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There is something inviting about the way Nova (1976) 11 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 July 1977 as part of Nova, with Richard Rider providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sphinx with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Nova (1976) 11 builds tension by making each apparent

Ms Marvel (1977) 7 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 July 1977 as part of Ms. Marvel, with Mental Organism Designed providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects AIM with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Ms Marvel (1977) 7 builds tension by making eac

Reading Marvel Two in One (1974) 29 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 July 1977 as part of Marvel Two in One, with Professor Kort providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Shang Chi with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel Two in One (1974) 29 b

Defenders (1972) 49 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 July 1977 as part of Defenders, with Moon Knight providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Defenders with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Defenders (1972) 49 builds tension by maki

Captain Marvel (1968) 51 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 10 July 1977 as part of Captain Marvel, with Mar Vell providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects MERCURIO with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Captain Marvel

What first stands out about Black Panther (1977) 4 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 July 1977 as part of Black Panther, with Black Panther providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects King Solomon with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Black Panther (1977

Tomb of Dracula (1972) 58 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 1977 as part of Tomb of Dracula, with Deacon Frost providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Rachel Van Helsing with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Thor (1966) 261 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 July 1977 as part of Thor, with Doomsday Star providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Asgardians with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Thor (1966) 261 comes from the gap

There is something inviting about the way The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 20 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 1977 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 another

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 170 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 1977 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Faustus with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in The Amazing Sp

Reading Star Wars (1977) 1 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 1977 as part of Star Wars, with New Hope providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Meet Luke Skywalker with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Star Wars (1977) 1 comes fro

Rawhide Kid (1955) 140 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 1977 as part of Rawhide Kid, with Rawhide Kid 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Rawh