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Incredible Hulk (1962) 210 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 Incredible Hulk, with Maha Yogi providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Druid with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Incredible Hulk (1

What first stands out about Howard the Duck (1976) 11 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 Howard the Duck, with Howard the Duck providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects So Howard with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Howard the Duck

Ghost Rider (1973) 23 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 Ghost Rider, with Water Wizard providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ghost Rider with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Ghost Rider (1

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Fantastic Four (1961) 181 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1977 as part of Fantastic Four, with Reed Richards providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Earth with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Fantastic Four (1961) 181

There is something inviting about the way Eternals (1976) 10 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1977 as part of Eternals, with Celestials providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thena with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Eternals (1976) 10 comes from t

Defenders (1972) 46 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 Defenders, with Amid Doctor Strange providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hulk with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Defenders (1972) 46 comes from the gap be

Reading Conan the Barbarian (1970) 73 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 Conan the Barbarian, with Conan the Barbarian 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. ⁠ St

Captain Britain (1976) 29 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 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. ⁠ Story mome

Captain Britain (1976) 28 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 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. ⁠ The plot is s

What first stands out about Captain Britain (1976) 27 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 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. ⁠ The plot is

Captain Britain (1976) 26 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 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. ⁠ The plot is s

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Captain America (1968) 208 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 April 1977 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Rio De Muerte with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Captain Am