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There is something inviting about the way Doctor Strange (1974) 25 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 October 1977 as part of Doctor Strange, with Clea providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wong with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Doctor Strange (1974) 25

Defenders (1972) 52 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 October 1977 as part of Defenders, with Namor providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Atlantean with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Defenders (1972) 52 understands that speed and

Reading Conan the Barbarian (1970) 79 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 October 1977 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. ⁠

Captain America (1968) 214 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 October 1977 as part of Captain America, with Night Flyer providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Falcon with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Capt

Avengers (1963) 164 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 October 1977 as part of Avengers, with Lethal Legion providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Power Man with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Avengers (1963) 164 builds tension by making

What first stands out about Nova (1976) 13 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 September 1977 as part of Nova, with Yellow Claw providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sandman with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Nova (1976) 13 builds tension by making each apparent

Ms Marvel (1977) 9 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 September 1977 as part of Ms. Marvel, with Deathbird providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects AIM with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Ms Marvel (1977) 9 builds tension by making each a

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Marvel Two in One (1974) 31 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 September 1977 as part of Marvel Two in One, with Spider Woman providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Alicia Masters with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel Two in One (1974) 3

There is something inviting about the way Marvel Premiere (1972) 38 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 September 1977 as part of Marvel Premiere, with Enter Velanna providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Tyndall with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel Premiere (1972) 38 builds

Iron Fist (1975) 15 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 10 September 1977 as part of Iron Fist, with Steel Serpent providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Legendary X Men with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Iron Fist (1975) 15 builds tension by mak

Reading Captain Marvel (1968) 52 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 September 1977 as part of Captain Marvel, with Phaedor providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain Marvel (1968)

Black Panther (1977) 5 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 September 1977 as part of Black Panther, with Abner Little providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Black Panther with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Black Panther (1977