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Thor (1966) 285 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 July 1979 as part of Thor, with Deviants providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects City with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Thor (1966) 285 builds tension by making each apparent solution e

What first stands out about The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 42 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 July 1979 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 anot

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 194 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 July 1979 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Black Cat 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 Amazing Spider Man (1

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Star Wars (1977) 25 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 July 1979 as part of Star Wars, with Rebel 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. ⁠ Star Wars (1977) 25 builds tension by making each app

There is something inviting about the way Spider Woman (1978) 16 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 1979 as part of Spider Woman, with Spider Woman providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Adrienne Hatros with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Spider Woman (1978) 16 builds tension

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 32 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 July 1979 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Carrion providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Peter with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Peter Parker

Reading Master of Kung Fu (1974) 78 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 July 1979 as part of Master of Kung Fu, with Shang Chi providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Zaran with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Master of Kung Fu (1974) 78 builds tension

Marvel Two in One (1974) 53 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 July 1979 as part of Marvel Two in One, with Project Pegasus providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Quasar with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel Two in One (1

Marvel Team Up (1972) 83 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 July 1979 as part of Marvel Team Up, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Nick Fury with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Marvel Team U

What first stands out about Marvel Super Heroes (1967) 81 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 July 1979 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. ⁠ Story mom

Marvel Spotlight (1979) 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 July 1979 as part of Marvel Spotlight, with Captain Marvel providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Saturn Storm with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Mar

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 12 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 July 1979 as part of Marvel Comics Super Special, with Shadow Realm providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mud Butt with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Mar