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There is something inviting about the way Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 5 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1977 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Spider Kill providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spidey with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing anoth

Master of Kung Fu (1974) 51 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 Master of Kung Fu, with Sir Denis Nayland providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects James Larner with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Master of

Reading Marvel Two in One (1974) 26 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 Marvel Two in One, with NICK FURY providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thing with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Marvel Two in One

Marvel Team Up (1972) 56 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 Marvel Team Up, with Marvel Team Up 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. ⁠ At narrative

Marvel Spotlight (1971) 33 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 Marvel Spotlight, with Devil Slayer providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Luther Manning with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel Spotlight (1

What first stands out about Marvel Presents (1975) 10 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 Marvel Presents, with Starhawk 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. ⁠ Marvel Presents (1975) 10 b

Marvel Premiere (1972) 35 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 Marvel Premiere, with Marvel Premiere 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. ⁠ Marvel Premie

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Marvel Classics Comics Series Featuring (1976) 16 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1977 as part of Marvel Classics Comics Series Featuring, with Sir Wilfred providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sir Walter Scott with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another

There is something inviting about the way Kull the Destroyer (1973) 20 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1977 as part of Kull the Destroyer, with Kull the Destroyer 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. ⁠ Kull th

Iron Man (1968) 97 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 Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the Gaurdsman with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Iron Man (1968) 97 builds tension by making each apparent solut

Reading Invaders (1975) 15 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 Invaders, with It's the Invaders providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Crusaders with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Invaders (1975) 15 builds tension by making eac

Inhumans (1975) 10 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 Inhumans, with Inhumans 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. ⁠ Inhumans (1975) 10 builds tensi