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There is something inviting about the way Avengers (1963) 158 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1977 as part of Avengers, with Wonder Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Vision with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Avengers (1963) 158 allows one

Captain Britain (1976) 25 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 23 March 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 strongest when

Reading Captain Britain (1976) 24 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 16 March 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

Nova (1976) 7 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 10 March 1977 as part of Nova, with Condor providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sphinx with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Nova (1976) 7 allows one decision t

Ms Marvel (1977) 3 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 March 1977 as part of Ms. Marvel, with Doomsday Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects SHE with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Ms Marvel (1977) 3 work

What first stands out about Daredevil (1964) 143 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 March 1977 as part of Daredevil, with Mister Hyde 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 storytelling in Darede

Captain Marvel (1968) 49 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 March 1977 as part of Captain Marvel, with YOU STAND ACCUSED providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain Mar Vell with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytellin

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Black Panther (1977) 2 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 March 1977 as part of Black Panther, with Princess Zanda providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Abner Little with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Black Panth

There is something inviting about the way Captain Britain (1976) 23 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 9 March 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 storytelling

Captain Britain (1976) 22 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 2 March 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 storytelling in Captain

Reading Werewolf By Night (1972) 43 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 March 1977 as part of Werewolf by Night, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Tri Animan with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Werewo

Tomb of Dracula (1972) 54 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 March 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 storyte