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Rawhide Kid (1955) #79 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 August 1970 as part of Rawhide Kid, with Rawhide Kid 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Raw

What first stands out about Ka Zar (1970) #1 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 August 1970 as part of Ka Zar, with Ka Zar 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Ka Zar (1970) #1 u

Iron Man (1968) #28 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 August 1970 as part of Iron Man, with Tony Stark 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Iron Man (

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Incredible Hulk (1962) #130 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 August 1970 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Bruce Banner providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hulk with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Incredible Hul

There is something inviting about the way Fantastic Four (1961) #101 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 August 1970 as part of Fantastic Four, with Top Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Invisible Girl with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Fantastic Four (196

Daredevil (1964) #67 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 August 1970 as part of Daredevil, with Stunt Master providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Karen Page with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Daredevil (1964) #67 understan

Reading Captain Marvel (1968) #21 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 Captain Marvel, with Bruce Banner providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mar Vell with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Captain

Captain America (1968) #128 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 Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Satan's Angels with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Cap

Avengers (1963) #79 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 August 1970 as part of Avengers, with Grim Reaper providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Lethal Legion with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Avengers (1963) #79 builds tension by making e

What first stands out about Astonishing Tales (1970) #1 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 August 1970 as part of Astonishing Tales, with Ka Zar providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Kraven the Hunter with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Astonishing Tales (1970) #1 b

Amazing Adventures (1970) #1 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 August 1970 as part of Amazing Adventures, with the Inhumans providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Great Refuge with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Amazing Adventur

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Two Gun Kid (1948) #93 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 July 1970 as part of Two Gun Kid, with Two Gun Kid 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. ⁠ Two Gun Kid (1948) #93 builds