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Power Man (1974) 45 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 July 1977 as part of Power Man, with Luke Cage providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Gideon with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Power Man (1974) 4

What first stands out about Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 8 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 July 1977 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Morbius providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Empathoid with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another advent

Omega the Unknown (1976) 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 1 July 1977 as part of Omega the Unknown, with Blockbuster providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Foolkiller with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest wh

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Master of Kung Fu (1974) 54 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 July 1977 as part of Master of Kung Fu, with War Yore 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 Master

There is something inviting about the way Marvel Team Up (1972) 59 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 1977 as part of Marvel Team Up, with Spidey providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Yellowjacket with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Marvel Team Up (

Marvel Super Heroes (1967) 65 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 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. ⁠ The plot is strongest whe

Reading Marvel Classics Comics Series Featuring (1976) 19 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 Marvel Classics Comics Series Featuring, with Robinson Crusoe providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects England with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing

Iron Man (1968) 100 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 Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Tony Stark with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Iron Man (1968) 100 a

Invaders (1975) 18 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 July 1977 as part of Invaders, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Destroyer with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Invaders (1975) 18 works thro

What first stands out about Incredible Hulk (1962) 213 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 July 1977 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Quintronic Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jim Wilson with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Incredible Hu

Howard the Duck (1976) 14 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 Howard the Duck, with Winda providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Howard 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) 14 wo

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Fantastic Four (1961) 184 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 July 1977 as part of Fantastic Four, with Agatha Harkness providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Whisper Hill with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Fantasti