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Marvel Preview (1975) 8 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 Marvel Preview, with Marvel Preview 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. ⁠ Marvel Preview (1975) 8 tr

What first stands out about Jungle Action (1972) 23 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 Jungle Action, with NOT A CHAPTER providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects PANTHER'S RAGE with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Jungle Action (1972

Iron Man (1968) 90 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 Iron Man, with Armored Avenger providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Controller with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Iron Man (1968) 90 treats the central co

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Incredible Hulk (1962) 203 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1976 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Ol' Greenskin providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Glenn Talbot with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Incredible Hulk (1962)

There is something inviting about the way Howard the Duck (1976) 5 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1976 as part of Howard the Duck, with Financial Fiasco providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Howard the Duck with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Howard the Duck (1976) 5 tr

Fantastic Four (1961) 174 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 Fantastic Four, with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Counter Earth's New with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Fantastic Four (1961) 174 tre

Reading Eternals (1976) 3 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 Eternals, with Deviant providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Manhattan with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Eternals (1976) 3 treats the central conflict as a cha

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974) 28 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 Deadly Hands of Kung Fu, with Martial Arts Master providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Bruce Lee Special with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another a

Conan the Barbarian (1970) 66 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 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.

What first stands out about Captain America (1968) 201 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 Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Night People with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persu

Avengers (1963) 151 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 Avengers, with Giant Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Gun Kid with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Avengers (1963) 151 a

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Amazing Adventures (1970) 38 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1976 as part of Amazing Adventures, with Death’s Dark Dreamer 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