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There is something inviting about the way Power Man (1974) 48 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 December 1977 as part of Power Man, with Power Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Misty Knight with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Power Man (1974)

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 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 1 December 1977 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Razorback with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adv

Reading Master of Kung Fu (1974) 59 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 December 1977 as part of Master of Kung Fu, with Shang Chi providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Phoenix Gambit with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasiv

Marvel Two in One (1974) 34 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 December 1977 as part of Marvel Two in One, with Atlantic Ocean providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Nighthawk with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persu

Marvel Team Up (1972) 64 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 December 1977 as part of Marvel Team Up, with Iron Fist providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Marvel

What first stands out about Marvel Super Heroes (1967) 68 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 December 1977 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. ⁠ At na

Marvel Premiere (1972) 39 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 December 1977 as part of Marvel Premiere, with Brock Jones providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Torpedo with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Marvel

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Marvel Classics Comics Series Featuring (1976) 24 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 December 1977 as part of Marvel Classics Comics Series Featuring, with Rider Haggard's She providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects History with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announci

There is something inviting about the way Kull the Destroyer (1973) 24 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 December 1977 as part of Kull the Destroyer, with Kull the Destroyer 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. ⁠ At n

Iron Man (1968) 105 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 December 1977 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jack of Hearts with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Iron Man (1968) 105 understands that s

Reading Incredible Hulk (1962) 218 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 December 1977 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Doc Samson providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Rhino with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Incredibl

Howard the Duck (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 December 1977 as part of Howard the Duck, with Doctor Bong providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Howard the Duck with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Howard