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There is something inviting about the way Ms Marvel (1977) 1 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1977 as part of Ms. Marvel, with Carol Danvers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Kree with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Ms Marvel (

Master of Kung Fu (1974) 48 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 January 1977 as part of Master of Kung Fu, with Shang Chi providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fu Manchu with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Master of Ku

Reading Marvel Two in One (1974) 23 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 January 1977 as part of Marvel Two in One, with Thor providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Seth with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Ma

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 14 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 January 1977 as part of Marvel Treasury Edition, with Marvel Treasury Edition 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 anoth

Marvel Team Up (1972) 53 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 January 1977 as part of Marvel Team Up, with Spider 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Marvel Team Up (19

What first stands out about Marvel Super Heroes (1967) 62 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 January 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. ⁠ At nar

Marvel Classics Comics Series Featuring (1976) 13 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 January 1977 as part of Marvel Classics Comics Series Featuring, with Adapting James Fenimore providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Cooper with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Iron Man (1968) 94 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 January 1977 as part of Iron Man, with Commander Kraken 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Iron Man (1968) 94 understands t

There is something inviting about the way Invaders Annual (1977) 1 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1977 as part of Invaders Annual, with Agent Axis providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Human Torch with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Invaders Annual (19

Invaders (1975) 12 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 January 1977 as part of Invaders, with Defenders 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Invaders (1975) 12 understands tha

Reading Incredible Hulk Annual (1976) 6 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 January 1977 as part of Incredible Hulk Annual, with Adam Warlock 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. ⁠ At narrative level

Incredible Hulk (1962) 207 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 January 1977 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Green Goliath providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jarella with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, I