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Black Panther (1977) 11 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 September 1978 as part of Black Panther, with T'challa providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wakandan with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with expl

What first stands out about Uncanny X Men (1981) 113 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 September 1978 as part of Uncanny X Men, with the X providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Men with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with

Uncanny X Men (1963) 113 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 September 1978 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. ⁠ Rather than cr

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Tomb of Dracula (1972) 66 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1978 as part of Tomb of Dracula, with Dracula 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding ev

There is something inviting about the way Thor (1966) 275 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1978 as part of Thor, with Loki providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Red 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, Thor (1966) 275 lets

The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 33 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 September 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 adventu

Reading The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 184 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 September 1978 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Enter the Dragon providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Phillip Chang with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠

Star Wars (1977) 15 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 September 1978 as part of Star Wars, with the Millenium providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Falcon with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explana

Rawhide Kid (1955) 147 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 September 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) 1

What first stands out about Master of Kung Fu (1974) 68 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 September 1978 as part of Master of Kung Fu, with Shang Chi providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Shen Kuei with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Master of Kung Fu (1974) 68 tre

Marvel Two in One Annual (1976) 3 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 September 1978 as part of Marvel Two in One Annual, with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thing with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Marvel Two in One (1974) 43 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1978 as part of Marvel Two in One, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Man Thing with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel Two in One (19