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There is something inviting about the way Incredible Hulk (1962) 219 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1978 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Captain Barracuda 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 storyte

Howard the Duck (1976) 20 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 Howard the Duck, with Doctor Bong providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sudd with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Howard the Duck (1976) 20 works thro

Reading Fantastic Four (1961) 190 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 Fantastic Four, with the Fantastic providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ben Grimm with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Fanta

Eternals (1976) 19 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 Eternals, with Pyramid of Winds providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Druig with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Eternals (1976)

Defenders (1972) 55 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 January 1978 as part of Defenders, with Red Guardian providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Presence with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanat

What first stands out about Daredevil (1964) 150 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 January 1978 as part of Daredevil, with Purple Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Paladin with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explana

Conan the Barbarian (1970) 82 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 January 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. ⁠

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Conan Annual (1973) 4 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 January 1978 as part of Conan Annual, with 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 another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page wi

There is something inviting about the way Champions (1975) 17 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1978 as part of Champions, with Mutants of Los providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Angeles with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation,

Captain America (1968) 217 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 Captain America, with Nick Fury providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Falc with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation, Capt

Reading Avengers Annual (1967) 8 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 Avengers Annual, with YELLOW JACKET Doctor providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spectrum's Power Prism with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than c

Avengers (1963) 167 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 Avengers, with Wasp providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Galaxy with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation