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There is something inviting about the way Iron Man (1968) 102 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1977 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Frankenstein Monster with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Iron Man (1968) 1

Invaders (1975) 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 September 1977 as part of Invaders, with Union Jack providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Invaders with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Invaders (1975) 20 allows one decis

Reading Incredible Hulk (1962) 215 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 September 1977 as part of Incredible Hulk, with SHIELD 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. ⁠ The plot is strongest when In

Howard the Duck (1976) 16 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 September 1977 as part of Howard the Duck, with Steve Gerber 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. ⁠ The plot is stronges

Fantastic Four (1961) 186 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 September 1977 as part of Fantastic Four, with Agatha Harkness providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fantastic Four with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytellin

What first stands out about Eternals (1976) 15 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 September 1977 as part of Eternals, with Sersi providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ikaris with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Eternals (1976) 15 works thr

Defenders (1972) 51 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 September 1977 as part of Defenders, with Nick Fury providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jack Norriss with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Defenders (1972) 51 wo

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Daredevil (1964) 148 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1977 as part of Daredevil, with Death Stalker 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 storytelling in Daredevi

There is something inviting about the way Conan the Barbarian (1970) 78 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 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. ⁠

Champions (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 1 September 1977 as part of Champions, with Queen Bee providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Los Angeles with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Champions (1975) 15 works through accumul

Reading Captain America (1968) 213 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 September 1977 as part of Captain America, with Night Flyer providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects SHIELD with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Captain America (

Avengers (1963) 163 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 September 1977 as part of Avengers, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Defenders with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Avengers (1963) 163 work