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There is something inviting about the way Star Wars (1977) 22 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1979 as part of Star Wars, with Chewie 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) 22 a

Spider Woman (1978) 13 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 1979 as part of Spider Woman, with Spider Woman providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jessica Drew with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Spider Woman (197

Reading Power Man and Iron Fist (1978) 56 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 1979 as part of Power Man and Iron Fist, with Power Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Iron Fist with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest

Power Man (1974) 56 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 1979 as part of Power Man, with Power 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 adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when P

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 29 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 1979 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Peter with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adv

What first stands out about Master of Kung Fu (1974) 75 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 April 1979 as part of Master of Kung Fu, with Shang Chi providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Brynocki with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Master of Kung F

Marvel Two in One (1974) 50 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 April 1979 as part of Marvel Two in One, with Ben Grimms providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thing with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Marvel Two in One (

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Marvel Team Up (1972) 80 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1979 as part of Marvel Team Up, with Doctor Strange 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 Team

There is something inviting about the way Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 9 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1979 as part of Marvel Comics Super Special, with Marvel Super 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

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 11 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 1979 as part of Marvel Comics Super Special, with Tyndall of Klarn providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects City of Seven with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in

Reading Incredible Hulk (1962) 234 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 1979 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Trish Starr providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Machine Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Incre

Fantastic Four (1961) 205 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 1979 as part of Fantastic Four, with Xandar providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects FF with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Fantastic Four (1961) 205 wo