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There is something inviting about the way Ghost Rider (1973) 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 Ghost Rider, with Doctor Strange providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ghost Rider with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Ghost Rider (197

Fantastic Four (1961) 195 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 Fantastic Four, with Imperial Studios providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Reed with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Fantastic Four (1961) 195

Reading Doctor Strange (1974) 29 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 Doctor Strange, with Stephen Strange providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Richmond Enterprises with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum i

Devil Dinosaur (1978) 3 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 Devil Dinosaur, with Moon Boy providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Devil with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Devil Dinosaur (1

Defenders (1972) 60 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 June 1978 as part of Defenders, with Cult providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mexico with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Defenders (1972) 60 allows one

What first stands out about Conan the Barbarian (1970) 87 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 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. ⁠ T

Captain America (1968) 222 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 Captain America, with Steve Rogers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Washington DC with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Captai

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Avengers (1963) 172 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 June 1978 as part of Avengers, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Tyrak with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Avengers (1963) 172 allows one deci

There is something inviting about the way Spider Woman (1978) 2 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 May 1978 as part of Spider Woman, with Natural History Museum providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Woman with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Spider W

Nova (1976) 19 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 May 1978 as part of Nova, with Blackout's Dark Force 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 plot is strongest when Nova (1976) 19 all

Reading Ms Marvel (1977) 17 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 May 1978 as part of Ms. Marvel, with Only Ms providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects SHIELD with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Ms Marvel (1977) 17

Invaders (1975) 28 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 May 1978 as part of Invaders, with Kid Commandos 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 plot is strongest when