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Ms Marvel (1977) 16 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 April 1978 as part of Ms. Marvel, with Tiger Shark providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Namorita with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Ms Marvel (197

What first stands out about Marvel Preview (1975) 14 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 April 1978 as part of Marvel Preview, with Star Lord 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. ⁠ The most persuasive passages i

Invaders (1975) 27 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 10 April 1978 as part of Invaders, with Namor providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Torch with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Invaders (1975) 27 are the

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and What If (1977) 8 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1978 as part of What If?, with Matt Murdock 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 adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in What If (1977)

There is something inviting about the way Uncanny X Men (1981) 110 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1978 as part of Uncanny X Men, with the X providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Danger Room with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Uncanny X Men (1

Uncanny X Men (1963) 110 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 April 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. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in U

Reading Thor (1966) 270 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 April 1978 as part of Thor, with Tony Stark providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Thor (1966) 270

The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 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 1 April 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 a

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 179 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 April 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 courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level

What first stands out about Star Wars (1977) 10 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 April 1978 as part of Star Wars, with Han Slo 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) 10 und

Spider Woman (1978) 1 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 April 1978 as part of Spider Woman, with Spider Woman providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jessica Drew with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Spider Wom

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Power Man and Iron Fist (1978) 50 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1978 as part of Power Man and Iron Fist, with Seagate Penitentiary providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Luke Cage with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative lev