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There is something inviting about the way Sgt Fury (1963) #80 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1970 as part of Sgt. Fury, with Sgt. Fury providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Sgt Fury (1963) #80 treats the

Iron Man (1968) #29 is the kind of issue that makes an old publication date feel less important than the energy waiting on the first page. The issue was published on 1 September 1970 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Iron Man (1968) #29 treats the central conflict as a

Reading Incredible Hulk (1962) #131 as part of Marvel's wider catalogue reveals an issue with a clear personality and a surprisingly immediate sense of purpose. The issue was published on 1 September 1970 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Bruce Banner providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Iron Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Incredible Hulk (1962)

Fantastic Four (1961) #102 opens the door to a distinct corner of Marvel history rather than feeling like a catalogue entry that should be admired from a distance. The issue was published on 1 September 1970 as part of Fantastic Four, with Sub Mariner providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Magneto with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Fantastic Four (1961) #102 treats

Daredevil (1964) #68 provides an enjoyable reminder that Marvel history is built from individual issues with their own rhythms, risks and small surprises. The issue was published on 1 September 1970 as part of Daredevil, with Man Without Fear providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects NYC with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Dar

What first stands out about Captain America (1968) #129 is not its age or collectable status, but the directness with which it asks the reader to enter the story. The issue was published on 1 September 1970 as part of Captain America, with Steve Rogers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Red Skull with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive

Avengers (1963) #80 arrives with the confidence of a comic that knows spectacle matters most when the people inside it have something meaningful to lose. The issue was published on 1 September 1970 as part of Avengers, with Red Wolf providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jason Birch with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Avengers (196

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Amazing Adventures (1970) #2 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1970 as part of Amazing Adventures, with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Inhumans with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in

There is something inviting about the way Sub Mariner (1968) #28 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 August 1970 as part of Sub Mariner, with Diane Arliss providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Namor with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Sub Ma

Sgt Fury and His Howling Commandos Annual (1965) #6 is the kind of issue that makes an old publication date feel less important than the energy waiting on the first page. The issue was published on 10 August 1970 as part of Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos Annual, with Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose

Reading Thor (1966) #179 as part of Marvel's wider catalogue reveals an issue with a clear personality and a surprisingly immediate sense of purpose. The issue was published on 1 August 1970 as part of Thor, with Thor providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Thor (1966)

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #87 opens the door to a distinct corner of Marvel history rather than feeling like a catalogue entry that should be admired from a distance. The issue was published on 1 August 1970 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Peter Parker providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most per