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There is something inviting about the way The Savage Sword of Conan (1974) 46 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 November 1979 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 anot

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) 198 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 November 1979 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Restwell Retirement Home with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather tha

Reading Star Wars (1977) 29 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 November 1979 as part of Star Wars, with Darth Vader providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Death Star with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanatio

Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man (1976) 36 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 November 1979 as part of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply annou

Master of Kung Fu (1974) 82 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 November 1979 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. ⁠ Master of Kung Fu (1974) 82

What first stands out about Marvel Two in One (1974) 57 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 November 1979 as part of Marvel Two in One, with Wundarr providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Solarr with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel Two in One (1974) 5

Marvel Team Up (1972) 87 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 November 1979 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. ⁠ Marvel Team U

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Marvel Super Heroes (1967) 85 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 November 1979 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. ⁠ Marvel Super

There is something inviting about the way Marvel Spotlight (1979) 3 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 November 1979 as part of Marvel Spotlight, with Captain Marvel providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Elysius with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel Spotlight (1979) 3 treats

Man Thing (1979) 1 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 November 1979 as part of Man Thing, with Man Thing providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ted Sallis with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Man Thing (1979) 1 treats the central conflict as a chain of conse

Reading Iron Man (1968) 128 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 November 1979 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Bob Layton with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Iron Man (1968) 128 treats the central c

Incredible Hulk (1962) 241 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 November 1979 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Do Hulk providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Goldbug with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Incredible Hulk (1962) 241