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Marvel Super Heroes (1967) #37 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 July 1973 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. ⁠ The most

What first stands out about Marvel Feature (1971) #10 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 July 1973 as part of Marvel Feature, with Doctor Nemesis providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ant Man with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Mar

Luke Cage, Hero for Hire (1972) #11 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 July 1973 as part of Luke Cage, Hero for Hire, with Señor Suerte providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Luke Cage with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuas

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Kull the Conqueror (1971) #9 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 July 1973 as part of Kull the Conqueror, with Kull the Conqueror 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 most pe

There is something inviting about the way Jungle Action (1972) #5 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 1973 as part of Jungle Action, with Reprinting Avengers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Black Panther with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in

Iron Man (1968) #60 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 1973 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Masked Marauder with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Iron Man (1968) #60 are the o

Reading Incredible Hulk (1962) #165 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 1973 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Captain Omen providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects If Hulk with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages

Hero for Hire (1972) #11 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 1973 as part of Hero for Hire, with Hero for Hire 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. ⁠ The most persuasive pass

Frankenstein (1973) #4 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 July 1973 as part of Frankenstein, with Robert Walton providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Frankenstein’s Monster with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Frankenstein

What first stands out about Fantastic Four (1961) #136 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 July 1973 as part of Fantastic Four, with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wild Ones Gang with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level,

Conan the Barbarian (1970) #28 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 July 1973 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. ⁠ A

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Captain Marvel (1968) #27 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 July 1973 as part of Captain Marvel, with Captain Marvel providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Super Skrull with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Captain M