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Thor (1966) 287 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 1979 as part of Thor, with Storm Giants providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Warriors Three 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) 287 allows

What first stands out about The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 44 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 1979 as part of The Savage Sword of Conan, with The Savage Sword of Conan 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

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 196 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 1979 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Peter Parker providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Aunt May with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is stronge

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Star Wars (1977) 27 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1979 as part of Star Wars, with C3PO providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Star Wars (1977) 27 al

There is something inviting about the way Spider Woman (1978) 18 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1979 as part of Spider Woman, with Jessica Drew 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

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 34 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 1979 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Iguana 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 anot

Reading Master of Kung Fu (1974) 80 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 1979 as part of Master of Kung Fu, with Shang Chi providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fu Manchu with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when M

Marvel Two in One (1974) 55 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 1979 as part of Marvel Two in One, with Project Pegasus providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Nuklo with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is stro

Marvel Team Up (1972) 85 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 1979 as part of Marvel Team Up, with Shang Chi 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. ⁠ The storytelling in Marvel

What first stands out about Marvel Super Heroes (1967) 83 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 1979 as part of Marvel Super Heroes, with Marvel Super Heroes 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. ⁠ The

Marvel Spotlight (1979) 2 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 1979 as part of Marvel Spotlight, with Captain Marvel providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects ISAAC with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Mar

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Incredible Hulk (1962) 239 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1979 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Green Goliath 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. ⁠ The storytelling in Incredible