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There is something inviting about the way Black Panther (1977) 8 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 March 1978 as part of Black Panther, with Introducing the Wakandan providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Royal Family with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest wh

Tomb of Dracula (1972) 63 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 March 1978 as part of Tomb of Dracula, with Dracula providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Tomb of Dracula

Reading Thor (1966) 269 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 March 1978 as part of Thor, with Stilt Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mighty Thunderer with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Thor (1966) 269 a

The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 27 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 March 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) 178 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 March 1978 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Aunt May 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. ⁠ The storytelling in Th

What first stands out about Star Wars (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 1 March 1978 as part of Star Wars, with the High providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Han with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Star Wars (1977) 9 works through accumu

Rawhide Kid (1955) 144 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 March 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 Rawh

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 16 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 1978 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Spider Man 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 ano

There is something inviting about the way Master of Kung Fu (1974) 62 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 1978 as part of Master of Kung Fu, with Shang Chi 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 i

Marvel Two in One (1974) 37 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 March 1978 as part of Marvel Two in One, with Man Without Fear providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Matt Murdock with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Marvel Two in One

Reading Marvel Team Up (1972) 67 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 March 1978 as part of Marvel Team Up, with Kraven the Hunter 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 Marvel Team Up

Marvel Super Heroes (1967) 70 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 March 1978 as part of Marvel Super Heroes, with Marvel Super Heroes 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. ⁠ The st