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Iron Fist (1975) 12 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 April 1977 as part of Iron Fist, with Iron Fist providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain America with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Iron Fist

What first stands out about Doctor Strange (1974) 22 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 April 1977 as part of Doctor Strange, with Doctor Strange providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the Sorcerer with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive p

Daredevil (1964) 144 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 April 1977 as part of Daredevil, with Man Bull providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Man Without Fear with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in D

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Marvel Two in One Annual (1976) 2 understands that principle. The issue was published on 6 April 1977 as part of Marvel Two in One Annual, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Adam Warlock with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passa

There is something inviting about the way What If (1977) 2 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1977 as part of What If?, with Bruce Banner providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hulk with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in What If (1977) 2 a

Uncanny X Men (1981) 104 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 April 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. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Uncanny X Men (

Reading Uncanny X Men (1963) 104 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 April 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. ⁠ The most persuasive

Tomb of Dracula (1972) 55 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 April 1977 as part of Tomb of Dracula, with Son of Dracula 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 most pe

Thor (1966) 258 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 April 1977 as part of Thor, with Grey Gargoyle providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thor with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Thor (1966) 258 understands tha

What first stands out about The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 18 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 April 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 ano

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 167 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 April 1977 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Jonah Jameson providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Slayer with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative leve

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Power Man (1974) 42 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1977 as part of Power Man, with Power Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Cage with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Power Man (1974) 42 understands