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There is something inviting about the way Incredible Hulk (1962) #126 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1970 as part of Incredible Hulk, with the Undying providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Night Crawler with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive pass

Fantastic Four (1961) #97 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 April 1970 as part of Fantastic Four, with Reed Richards providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Lost Lagoon with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Fantastic Fou

Reading Daredevil (1964) #63 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 April 1970 as part of Daredevil, with True Believers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Gladiator with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Daredevil (1

Captain America (1968) #124 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 April 1970 as part of Captain America, with Captain America 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

Avengers (1963) #75 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 April 1970 as part of Avengers, with Avengers Mansion providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Scarlet Witch with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Avengers (1963) #75 unde

What first stands out about Uncanny X Men (1981) #66 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 10 March 1970 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Uncanny X Men 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 lev

Uncanny X Men (1963) #66 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 10 March 1970 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Uncanny X Men 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 leve

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Tower of Shadows (1969) #4 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 March 1970 as part of Tower of Shadows, with Tower of Shadows 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 le

There is something inviting about the way Thor (1966) #174 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 1970 as part of Thor, with God of Thunder providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Crypto Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Thor (1966) #174 understan

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #82 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 March 1970 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Max Dillon with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, The Ama

Reading Sub Mariner (1968) #23 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 March 1970 as part of Sub Mariner, with Human Killer Whale providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Krang with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Sub Mariner (1968) #23

Silver Surfer (1968) #14 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 March 1970 as part of Silver Surfer, with Silver Surfer providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Silv