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Ghost Rider (1973) 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 1 April 1978 as part of Ghost Rider, with Doctor Strange providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ghost Rider with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Ghost Rider (1973) 29 com

What first stands out about Fantastic Four (1961) 193 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 Fantastic Four, with Ben providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects NASA with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Fantastic Four (1961) 193 comes f

Doctor Strange (1974) 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 Doctor Strange, with Betweener providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Strange with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Doctor Strange (1974) 28 c

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Devil Dinosaur (1978) 1 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1978 as part of Devil Dinosaur, with Devil Dinosaur providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Moon Boy with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Devil Dinosaur (

There is something inviting about the way Defenders (1972) 58 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1978 as part of Defenders, with Doctor Strange providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Even the Eye with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Defenders (1972) 58 comes

Conan the Barbarian (1970) 85 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 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. ⁠ Story momentum i

Reading Captain America (1968) 220 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 Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Steve Rogers with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Captain Am

Avengers (1963) 170 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 Avengers, with Is the Bride providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Avengers with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Avengers (1963) 170 comes f

Nova (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 10 March 1978 as part of Nova, with Yellow Claw providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Nuff 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) 18 allows one

What first stands out about Ms Marvel (1977) 15 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 March 1978 as part of Ms. Marvel, with Tiger Shark providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Namorita 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

Invaders (1975) 26 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 March 1978 as part of Invaders, with Dyna Mite providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mighty Destroyer II with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Invad

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Captain Marvel (1968) 55 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 March 1978 as part of Captain Marvel, with Captain Marvel providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mar Vell with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Capta