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There is something inviting about the way Howard the Duck (1976) 29 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1979 as part of Howard the Duck, with Las Vegas providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Howard with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Howard the D

Fantastic Four Annual (1963) 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 January 1979 as part of Fantastic Four Annual, with Agatha Harkness providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Salem Seven with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in F

Reading Fantastic Four (1961) 202 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 January 1979 as part of Fantastic Four, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fantastic Four with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passa

Defenders (1972) 67 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 January 1979 as part of Defenders, with Valhalla providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hela with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Defenders (1972) 67 a

Daredevil (1964) 156 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 January 1979 as part of Daredevil, with Daredevil 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 level, Daredevi

What first stands out about Conan the Barbarian (1970) 94 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 January 1979 as part of Conan the Barbarian, with Conan the Barbarian 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.

Conan Annual (1973) 5 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 January 1979 as part of Conan Annual, with 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 another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Conan An

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Captain America (1968) 229 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 January 1979 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sam Wilson with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Capta

There is something inviting about the way Avengers (1963) 179 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1979 as part of Avengers, with Museum of Natural providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Muara Totem with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Avengers (1963) 179 u

Amazing Spider Man Annual (1964) 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 January 1979 as part of Amazing Spider Man Annual, with DOCTOR OCTOPUS providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spidey with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level,

Reading Ms Marvel (1977) 21 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 December 1978 as part of Ms. Marvel, with Lizard People providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Carol with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Ms Marvel (1977) 21 und

Invaders (1975) 35 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 December 1978 as part of Invaders, with Allies providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Invaders with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Invaders (1975) 35 understands