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Sub Mariner (1968) #26 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 10 June 1970 as part of Sub Mariner, with Red Raven 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 plot is strongest when Sub Mariner (

What first stands out about Thor (1966) #177 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 June 1970 as part of Thor, with See Asgard providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Odin with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Thor (1966) #177 allows one decision

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #85 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 June 1970 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with The Amazing Spider Man 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 adven

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Silver Surfer (1968) #17 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 June 1970 as part of Silver Surfer, with Faustian providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Satan with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Silver Surfer (19

There is something inviting about the way Sgt Fury (1963) #79 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 June 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. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Sgt Fury

Rawhide Kid (1955) #77 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 June 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. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Rawhide Kid (

Reading Our Love Story (1973) #5 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 June 1970 as part of Our Love Story, with Our Love Story providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when

Our Love Story (1969) #5 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 June 1970 as part of Our Love Story, with Our Love Story providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest

Iron Man (1968) #26 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 June 1970 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Val Larr with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Iron Man (1968) #26 works

What first stands out about Incredible Hulk (1962) #128 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 June 1970 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Gamma Green providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects San Andreas Fault with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Incre

Fantastic Four (1961) #99 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 June 1970 as part of Fantastic Four, with Human Torch 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 storytelling in Fantastic Four (1961)

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Daredevil (1964) #65 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 June 1970 as part of Daredevil, with Karen Page providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Brother Brimstone with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Daredevil (1964) #65 works