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There is something inviting about the way Power Man (1974) 50 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1978 as part of Power Man, with Power Man 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, Power Man (197

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 17 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 Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Los Angeles providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Champions with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠

Reading Master of Kung Fu (1974) 63 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 Master of Kung Fu, with Shang Chi providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Skull Crusher with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Master of Kun

Marvel Two in One (1974) 38 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 Marvel Two in One, with THING’S IN providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects BIG HOUSE with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Marvel

Marvel Team Up (1972) 68 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 Marvel Team Up, with Man Thing 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. ⁠ Marvel Team Up (1972) 68 bui

What first stands out about Marvel Premiere (1972) 41 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 Marvel Premiere, with Marvel Premiere 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. ⁠ Marvel Premi

Marvel Classics Comics Series Featuring (1976) 28 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 Marvel Classics Comics Series Featuring, with Three of Edgar providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Allen Poe with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing anoth

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Machine Man (1978) 1 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1978 as part of Machine Man, with Machine Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Peter Spaulding with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Machine Man (1978) 1 builds tension by mak

There is something inviting about the way Kull the Destroyer (1973) 26 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1978 as part of Kull the Destroyer, with Kull the Destroyer 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. ⁠ Kull th

Iron Man (1968) 109 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 Iron Man, with Jack of Hearts providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Iron Man with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Iron Man (1968) 109 builds tension by making each apparent so

Reading Incredible Hulk (1962) 222 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 Incredible Hulk, with Bruce Banner 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. ⁠ Incredible Hulk (1962) 2

Howard the Duck (1976) 23 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 Howard the Duck, with Bzzk's Joh's Imperium providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Bzzk' Joh with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Howard the Duck (1976) 23