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There is something inviting about the way Invaders (1975) 14 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 1977 as part of Invaders, with Crusaders 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. ⁠ Invaders (1975) 14 treats the centra

Incredible Hulk (1962) 209 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 Incredible Hulk, with Absorbing Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects New Mexico with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Incredible Hulk (1962) 209 treats the central con

Reading Howard the Duck (1976) 10 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 Howard the Duck, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Strange with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Howard the Duck (1976) 10 treats th

Fantastic Four (1961) 180 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 Fantastic Four, with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Top Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Fantastic Four (1961) 18

Eternals (1976) 9 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 Eternals, with Celestials providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Deviant with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Eternals (1976) 9 are

What first stands out about Defenders (1972) 45 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 Defenders, with Red Guardian providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Red Rajah with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Defenders (1972)

Conan the Barbarian (1970) 72 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 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. ⁠ T

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Champions (1975) 12 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 1977 as part of Champions, with Black Goliath providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Stilt Man with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Champions (1975) 12

There is something inviting about the way Captain Britain (1976) 21 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 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 most persuas

Captain America (1968) 207 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 Captain America, with Cap providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Swine with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Captain America (1968

Reading Avengers (1963) 157 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 Avengers, with Black Knight providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Avengers Mansion with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Avengers

Captain Britain (1976) 20 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 16 February 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 mo