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There is something inviting about the way Star Wars (1977) 21 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 1979 as part of Star Wars, with Death Star 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. ⁠ Star Wars (1977) 21 treats the central confl

Spider Woman (1978) 12 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 1979 as part of Spider Woman, with Spider Woman providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Madam Doll with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Spider Woman (1978) 12 treats the central conf

Reading Rawhide Kid (1955) 150 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 1979 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. ⁠ Rawhide Kid (1955) 150 tr

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 28 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 1979 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Masked Marauder's Tri with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simpl

Nova (1976) 24 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 March 1979 as part of Nova, with Doctor Sun providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sphinx with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Nova (1976) 24 are the ones w

What first stands out about Master of Kung Fu (1974) 74 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 March 1979 as part of Master of Kung Fu, with Shang Chi providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mordillo Isle with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive

Marvel Two in One (1974) 49 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 March 1979 as part of Marvel Two in One, with Doctor Strange 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 p

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Marvel Team Up (1972) 79 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 1979 as part of Marvel Team Up, with Marvel Team Up 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 pa

There is something inviting about the way Marvel Super Heroes (1967) 79 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 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 most per

Incredible Hulk (1962) 233 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 1979 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Curtiss Jackson providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Incredible

Reading Howard the Duck (1976) 30 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 1979 as part of Howard the Duck, with Howard the Duck providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Bong with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in H

Fantastic Four (1961) 204 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 1979 as part of Fantastic Four, with Human Torch providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Skrulls with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Fan