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Captain Marvel (1968) 56 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 May 1978 as part of Captain Marvel, with Captain Marvel providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects DEATHGRIP with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Captain Marvel (19

What first stands out about Black Panther (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 10 May 1978 as part of Black Panther, with Black Panther providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wakanda’s Royal Family with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Bla

Tomb of Dracula (1972) 64 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 May 1978 as part of Tomb of Dracula, with Satan 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 storytelling in Tomb

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Thor (1966) 271 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 May 1978 as part of Thor, with Iron Man 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 storytelling in Thor (1966) 271 works through accumulation

There is something inviting about the way The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 29 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 May 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 a

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 180 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 May 1978 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Green Goblin providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in The Amazing Spider

Reading Star Wars (1977) 11 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 May 1978 as part of Star Wars, with Sea Dragon providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Chewie with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Star Wars (1977) 11 works through acc

Rawhide Kid (1955) 145 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 May 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. ⁠ The storytelling in Raw

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 18 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 May 1978 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Bobby Drake with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing anoth

What first stands out about Master of Kung Fu (1974) 64 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 May 1978 as part of Master of Kung Fu, with Shang Chi providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Deadly Lesson with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every p

Marvel Two in One (1974) 39 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 May 1978 as part of Marvel Two in One, with Thing providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Daredevil with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with ex

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Marvel Team Up (1972) 69 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 May 1978 as part of Marvel Team Up, with THE PHAROAH AND providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects THE FORCE with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page w