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Ms Marvel (1977) 6 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 June 1977 as part of Ms. Marvel, with Carol Danvers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects GROTESK with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Ms Marvel (1977) 6 treats the central c

What first stands out about Iron Fist (1975) 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 June 1977 as part of Iron Fist, with Misty Knight providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Alan Cavenaugh with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Iron Fist (1975) 13 treats the central c

Defenders (1972) 48 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 June 1977 as part of Defenders, with Moon Knight providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the Defenders with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Defenders (1972) 48 treats the central conflic

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Captain Britain (1976) 35 understands that principle. The issue was published on 8 June 1977 as part of Captain Britain, with Captain Britain Vol providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Chris Claremont with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain Britain (197

There is something inviting about the way What If (1977) 3 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 June 1977 as part of What If?, with Avengers 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. ⁠ What If (1977) 3 treats the central conflict as

Uncanny X Men (1981) 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 June 1977 as part of Uncanny X Men, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects United States with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Uncanny X Men (1981) 105 treats the central conf

Reading Uncanny X Men (1963) 105 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 June 1977 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Uncanny X Men 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. ⁠ Uncanny X Men (1963)

Tomb of Dracula (1972) 57 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 June 1977 as part of Tomb of Dracula, with Forever Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Dracula with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Tomb of Dracula (1972) 57 treats the cen

Thor Annual (1966) 6 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 June 1977 as part of Thor Annual, with the God providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Guardians with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Thor Annu

What first stands out about Thor (1966) 260 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 June 1977 as part of Thor, with Karnilla providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Executioner with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Thor (1966) 260 are the ones

The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 19 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 June 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 anoth

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 169 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 June 1977 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Clone with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passa