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There is something inviting about the way Thor (1966) 277 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 November 1978 as part of Thor, with Place of Judgement providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Lady Sif with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with expla

The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 35 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 November 1978 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 another adventur

Reading The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 186 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 November 1978 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jonah Jameson with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than cro

Star Wars (1977) 17 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 November 1978 as part of Star Wars, with Luke providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Biggs with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation, Star

Rawhide Kid (1955) 148 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 November 1978 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) 14

What first stands out about Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 24 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 November 1978 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Hypno Hustler providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Peter with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another

Nova (1976) 22 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 November 1978 as part of Nova, with Comet providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Nova with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Nova (1976) 22 treats the central conflict as a chain of consequence

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Master of Kung Fu (1974) 70 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 November 1978 as part of Master of Kung Fu, with Murder Mansion providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Black Jack Tarr with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Master of Kung Fu (1974)

There is something inviting about the way Marvel Two in One (1974) 45 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 November 1978 as part of Marvel Two in One, with Captain Marvel providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Planet Kral’s Racket with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel Two in One (1

Marvel Team Up (1972) 75 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 November 1978 as part of Marvel Team Up, with Wall Crawler providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects LUKE CAGE with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel Team Up (1972) 75 treats the cent

Reading Marvel Super Heroes (1967) 76 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 November 1978 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. ⁠ Marvel

Marvel Classics Comics Series Featuring (1976) 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 1 November 1978 as part of Marvel Classics Comics Series Featuring, with Lewis Carroll providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Alice with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announc