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There is something inviting about the way Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions (1982) 2 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 1982 as part of Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions, with TWO CONTESTS IN providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects ONE with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure

Marvel Fanfare (1982) 3 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 July 1982 as part of Marvel Fanfare, with X MEN providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects SAVAGE LAND with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Marvel Fanfare (1982) 3 treats the central conflict as a chai

Reading King Conan (1980) 11 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 July 1982 as part of King Conan, with King 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 another adventure. ⁠ King Conan (1980) 11 treats th

Ka Zar the Savage (1981) 16 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 July 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. ⁠ Ka Za