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There is something inviting about the way Captain America (1968) #163 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 1973 as part of Captain America, with Falcon providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Serpent Squad with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Captain Am

Avengers (1963) #113 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 Avengers, with Scarlet Witch providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Living Bombs with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Avengers (1963) #113 understands that

Reading Amazing Adventures (1970) #19 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 Amazing Adventures, with Jonathan Raven providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Killraven with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Am

Uncanny X Men (1981) #82 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 10 June 1973 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Reprint of Uncanny providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Men with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Unca

Daredevil (1964) #100 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 10 June 1973 as part of Daredevil, with San Francisco providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects DD with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Daredevil (1964) #100 builds tension by ma

What first stands out about Werewolf By Night (1972) #6 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 June 1973 as part of Werewolf by Night, with Jack Russell providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Swami Rihva with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Werewolf By Night (1

Warlock (1972) #6 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 June 1973 as part of Warlock, with Introducing Reed Richards providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Counter Earth with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Warlock (1972) #6 builds tension by m

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Tomb of Dracula (1972) #9 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 June 1973 as part of Tomb of Dracula, with the Lord providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Liverpool with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Tomb of Dracula (1972) #9 builds tension by making

There is something inviting about the way Thor (1966) #212 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 June 1973 as part of Thor, with Balder providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Asgard with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Thor (1966) #212 builds tension by making each apparent sol

The Cat (1972) #4 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 June 1973 as part of The Cat, with Man Bull providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Cat with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The Cat (1972) #4 builds tension by making each apparent solution ex

Reading The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #121 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 June 1973 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Gwen Stacy providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Nuff with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The Amazing Spider

Sub Mariner (1968) #62 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 June 1973 as part of Sub Mariner, with Doctor Hydro providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Atlantis with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Sub Mariner (1968) #62 builds tension by