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There is something inviting about the way Invaders (1975) 30 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 July 1978 as part of Invaders, with Five Against providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Flying Death with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Invaders (1975) 30 w

Captain Marvel (1968) 57 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 10 July 1978 as part of Captain Marvel, with Captain Marvel providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mighty Thor with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Captain Marvel (1968) 57 wo

Reading Black Panther (1977) 10 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 July 1978 as part of Black Panther, with Black Panther providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Vibranium Mound with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Blac

Tomb of Dracula (1972) 65 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 July 1978 as part of Tomb of Dracula, with Tomb of Dracula providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Tomb

Thor (1966) 273 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 July 1978 as part of Thor, with Reporter Harris Hobbs providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Asgard 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

What first stands out about The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 31 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 July 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 anot

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 182 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 July 1978 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Rocket Racer providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Peter Parker with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather th

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Star Wars (1977) 13 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 July 1978 as part of Star Wars, with Luke providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Han 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 Wars (1977) 13

There is something inviting about the way Rawhide Kid (1955) 146 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every p

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 20 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 July 1978 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Hector Ayala 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 adve

Reading Master of Kung Fu (1974) 66 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 July 1978 as part of Master of Kung Fu, with Shang Chi providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Kogar with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page

Marvel Two in One (1974) 41 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 July 1978 as part of Marvel Two in One, with VOODOO AND VALOR providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Black Panther with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowdi