All Articles

There is something inviting about the way Marvel Team Up (1972) 113 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1982 as part of Marvel Team Up, with Marvel Team Up 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 crow

Marvel Super Heroes Uk (1979) 381 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 1982 as part of Marvel Super Heroes Uk, with Marvel Super Heroes Uk 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. ⁠ Rather than

Reading Marvel Super Heroes (1967) 105 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 1982 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. ⁠ Rather

Ka Zar the Savage (1981) 10 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 1982 as part of Ka Zar the Savage, with Ka Zar the Savage 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. ⁠ Ra

Ka Zar (1981) 10 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 1982 as part of Ka Zar, with Ka Zar providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Shanna with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Ka Zar (1981) 10 treats the central conflict as a c

What first stands out about Iron Man (1968) 154 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 1982 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Titanium Man with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Iron Man (1968) 154 treats the central confli

Incredible Hulk Annual (1976) 11 | Published 1 January 1982 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 1982 as part of Incredible Hulk Annual, with Incredible Hulk 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 an

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Incredible Hulk (1962) 267 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 January 1982 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Hulk 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. ⁠ Incredible Hulk (1962) 267

There is something inviting about the way Fantastic Four (1961) 238 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1982 as part of Fantastic Four, with Frankie Raye providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fantastic Four with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Fantastic Four (1961) 2

Dazzler (1981) 11 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 1982 as part of Dazzler, with Terrax providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Galactus with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Dazzler (1981) 11 treats the central conflict as a chain of consequences,

Reading Daredevil (1964) 178 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 1982 as part of Daredevil, with Matt Murdock providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Heroes For Hire with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Daredevil (1964) 178 treats the centra

Conan the Barbarian (1970) 130 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 1982 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 adventur