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Adventures on the Planet of the Apes (1975) 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 October 1976 as part of Adventures on the Planet of the Apes, with on the Planet of the Apes providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond si

What first stands out about Two Gun Kid (1948) 132 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 September 1976 as part of Two Gun Kid, with Two Gun 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. ⁠ The plot is strong

Marvel Feature (1975) 6 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 September 1976 as part of Marvel Feature, with Marvel Feature 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 plot is

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Iron Fist (1975) 7 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 September 1976 as part of Iron Fist, with Iron Fist providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Yu Ti with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Iron Fist (1975) 7 allows

There is something inviting about the way Invaders (1975) 8 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 September 1976 as part of Invaders, with Union Jack providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects War II with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Invaders (1975) 8 allows one

Doctor Strange (1974) 18 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 10 September 1976 as part of Doctor Strange, with Doctor Strange providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Founding Father Benjamin with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when

Reading Defenders (1972) 39 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 10 September 1976 as part of Defenders, with Lady Liberator providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Valkyrie with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Defenders (197

Daredevil (1964) 137 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 September 1976 as part of Daredevil, with DD providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Daredevil

Captain Marvel (1968) 46 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 September 1976 as part of Captain Marvel, with Mar Vell providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Supreme Intelligence with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Captain

What first stands out about Werewolf By Night (1972) 40 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 September 1976 as part of Werewolf by Night, with Brother Voodoo providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Glitternight with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storyte

Tomb of Dracula (1972) 48 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 September 1976 as part of Tomb of Dracula, with Dracula providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Tomb of Dr

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Thor (1966) 251 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1976 as part of Thor, with Hela's Dimension providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Death with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Thor (1966) 251 works through accum