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There is something inviting about the way Avengers (1963) 168 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 February 1978 as part of Avengers, with George Perez 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. ⁠ Avengers (1963) 168 builds tension by

Fantastic Four Annual (1963) 13 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 13 January 1978 as part of Fantastic Four Annual, with Mole Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Man Without Fear with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Fantastic Four Annual (

Reading Nova (1976) 17 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 10 January 1978 as part of Nova, with Richard Rider providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Yellow Claw with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Nova (1976) 17 builds tension by making each appa

Ms Marvel (1977) 13 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 10 January 1978 as part of Ms. Marvel, with Ruby Scarab providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Carol with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Ms Marvel (1977) 13 builds tension by maki

Marvel Two in One (1974) 35 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 January 1978 as part of Marvel Two in One, with Bermuda Triangle providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Cape Canaveral with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Mar

What first stands out about Invaders (1975) 24 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 January 1978 as part of Invaders, with Invaders 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 in Invaders (19

Captain Marvel (1968) 54 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 January 1978 as part of Captain Marvel, with NITRO IS BACK 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Captain

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Black Panther (1977) 7 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 January 1978 as part of Black Panther, with Black Panther providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Prince of Wakanda with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Black P

There is something inviting about the way Tomb of Dracula (1972) 62 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1978 as part of Tomb of Dracula, with Son of 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Tom

Thor Annual (1966) 7 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 January 1978 as part of Thor Annual, with Thor 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 in Thor Annual (1966) 7 comes f

Reading Thor (1966) 267 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 January 1978 as part of Thor, with Donald Blake providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the God with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Thor (1966) 267 comes from the

The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 26 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 January 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