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There is something inviting about the way Captain America (1968) #162 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 June 1973 as part of Captain America, with Captain America 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 plot is str

Avengers (1963) #112 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 Avengers, with Avengers Mansion providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Africa American with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Avengers (1963) #112 allo

Reading Astonishing Tales (1970) #18 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 Astonishing Tales, with Lord Plunder providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Professor Conrad with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when

Adventure Into Fear (1970) #14 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 Adventure Into Fear, with Florida Everglades providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Dakimh the Enchanter with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ T

Two Gun Kid (1948) #110 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 May 1973 as part of Two Gun Kid, with Two Gun Kid 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 storytelling in Two

What first stands out about Marvel Premiere (1972) #8 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 10 May 1973 as part of Marvel Premiere, with Doctor Strange providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Shuma Gorath with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in M

Daredevil (1964) #99 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 10 May 1973 as part of Daredevil, with Black Widow providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Dark Messiah with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Daredevil (1964) #99 wor

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Amazing Adventures (1970) #18 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 May 1973 as part of Amazing Adventures, with Martians providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Earth with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Amazing Adventure

There is something inviting about the way Werewolf By Night (1972) #5 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 May 1973 as part of Werewolf by Night, with Luthor Kane providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jack with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Werewolf By Night (1972) #

Tomb of Dracula (1972) #8 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 May 1973 as part of Tomb of Dracula, with Quincy Harker providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Heinrich Mortte with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Tomb of Dracula

Reading Thor (1966) #211 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 May 1973 as part of Thor, with Rock Trolls providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Balder with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Thor (1966) #211 works through accumulation,

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #120 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 May 1973 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects General Ross with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The stor