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There is something inviting about the way Adventures on the Planet of the Apes (1975) 8 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1976 as part of Adventures on the Planet of the Apes, with on the Planet of the Apes providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond sim

Two Gun Kid (1948) 131 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 1976 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. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Two G

Reading Super Villain Team Up (1975) 7 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 10 August 1976 as part of Super Villain Team Up, with Henry Kissinger providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fantastic Four with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persu

Marvel Spotlight (1971) 29 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 10 August 1976 as part of Marvel Spotlight, with Moon Knight providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Conquer Lord with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passa

Iron Fist (1975) 6 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 August 1976 as part of Iron Fist, with Colleen Wing providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Iron Fist with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Iron Fist (1975) 6 understan

What first stands out about Doctor Strange (1974) 17 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 August 1976 as part of Doctor Strange, with Doctor Strange providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Francis Bacon with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level,

Defenders (1972) 38 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 August 1976 as part of Defenders, with Red Guardian providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Power Man with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Defenders (1972) 38 unde

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Daredevil (1964) 136 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 August 1976 as part of Daredevil, with United States’ providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jester with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Daredevil (1964) 136 understan

There is something inviting about the way Avengers Annual (1967) 6 | Published 10 August 1976 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 August 1976 as part of Avengers Annual, with Avengers 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. ⁠ At

Warlock (1972) 14 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 1976 as part of Warlock, with Star Thief providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Warlock with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Warlock (1972) 14 understands that speed and moment

Reading Uncanny X Men (1981) 100 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 1976 as part of Uncanny X Men, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Stephen Lang with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Uncanny X Men (1

Uncanny X Men (1963) 100 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 1976 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 l