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There is something inviting about the way The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 14 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1976 as part of The Savage Sword of Conan, with The Savage Sword of Conan 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 ano

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 160 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 September 1976 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Mobile with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in The

Reading Strange Tales (1951) 187 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 September 1976 as part of Strange Tales, with Strange Tales 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 storytellin

Skull the Slayer (1975) 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 1 September 1976 as part of Skull the Slayer, with Supreme Inca providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects City of Gold with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in S

Rawhide Kid (1955) 135 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 September 1976 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

What first stands out about Power Man (1974) 35 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 Power Man, with Detective Chase providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spear with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with expla

Omega the Unknown (1976) 4 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 Omega the Unknown, with Street Bridge providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects James Michael with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding e

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Nova (1976) 1 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1976 as part of Nova, with Human Rocket providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Richard Rider with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanatio

There is something inviting about the way Master of Kung Fu (1974) 44 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1976 as part of Master of Kung Fu, with Fu Manchu providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Death Day with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every pag

Marvel Two in One (1974) 19 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 September 1976 as part of Marvel Two in One, with Thing 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 every pag

Reading Marvel Team Up (1972) 49 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 September 1976 as part of Marvel Team Up, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Iron Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every p

Marvel Super Heroes (1967) 59 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 September 1976 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. ⁠ Ra