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Thor (1966) 257 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 March 1977 as part of Thor, with Sporr providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thor with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation, Thor (1966) 257 l

What first stands out about The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 166 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 March 1977 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Stegron the Dinosaur providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ R

Rawhide Kid (1955) 138 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 March 1977 as part of Rawhide Kid, with Rawhide Kid 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding eve

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Power Man (1974) 41 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation, Po

There is something inviting about the way Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 4 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 1977 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Vulture 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 announc

Omega the Unknown (1976) 7 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 March 1977 as part of Omega the Unknown, with James Michael providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Omega with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation,

Reading Master of Kung Fu (1974) 50 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 Master of Kung Fu, with Shang Chi providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Clive Reston with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every pa

Marvel Two in One (1974) 25 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 Marvel Two in One, with Iron Fist providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thing with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every

Marvel Team Up (1972) 55 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 March 1977 as part of Marvel Team Up, 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. ⁠ Marvel Team Up (1972) 55 treats the ce

What first stands out about Marvel Super Heroes (1967) 63 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 March 1977 as part of Marvel Super Heroes, with Marvel Super Heroes 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 S

Marvel Classics Comics Series Featuring (1976) 15 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 March 1977 as part of Marvel Classics Comics Series Featuring, with Jim Hawkins providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Long John Silver with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply anno

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Iron Man (1968) 96 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 1977 as part of Iron Man, with Tony Stark providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Iron Man with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Iron Man (1968) 96 treats the central conflict as a chain of