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There is something inviting about the way Avengers (1963) 173 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 1978 as part of Avengers, with Avengers 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 persuasive passages in Avengers (196

Thor (1966) 272 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 June 1978 as part of Thor, with Thor 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 passages in Thor (1966) 272 are the ones

Reading Spider Woman (1978) 3 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 June 1978 as part of Spider Woman, with Spider Woman providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Brother Grimm with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Spider

Ms Marvel (1977) 18 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 June 1978 as part of Ms. Marvel, with Universe Mystique providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Centurion with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Ms Ma

Invaders (1975) 29 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 June 1978 as part of Invaders, with Union Jack providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spitfire with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Invaders (1975) 29 unde

What first stands out about What If (1977) 9 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 June 1978 as part of What If?, with Avengers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects If with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, What If (1977) 9 understands that speed a

Uncanny X Men (1981) 111 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 June 1978 as part of Uncanny X Men, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Beast with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Uncanny X Men (1981) 111 unde

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Uncanny X Men (1963) 111 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 June 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Uncan

There is something inviting about the way The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 30 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 June 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

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 181 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 June 1978 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Uncle Ben with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, The Amazing Spide

Reading Star Wars (1977) 12 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 June 1978 as part of Star Wars, with Drexel 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Star Wars (1977) 12 underst

Power Man and Iron Fist (1978) 51 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 June 1978 as part of Power Man and Iron Fist, with Luke Cage providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Danny Rand with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative