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Tomb of Dracula (1972) #7 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 March 1973 as part of Tomb of Dracula, with Jonathan Harker providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Has the Lord with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Tomb o

What first stands out about Thor (1966) #209 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 March 1973 as part of Thor, with Demon Druid providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Lady Sif with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Thor (1966) #209 allows one decis

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #118 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 March 1973 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Smasher AND with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot i

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Sub Mariner (1968) #59 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 1973 as part of Sub Mariner, with New York providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thor with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Sub Mariner (1968) #5

There is something inviting about the way Sgt Fury (1963) #108 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 1973 as part of Sgt. Fury, with Sgt. Fury 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 strongest when Sgt Fu

Rawhide Kid (1955) #109 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 March 1973 as part of Rawhide Kid, with Rawhide 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 plot is strongest when Rawhide Kid

Reading Night Nurse (1972) #3 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 March 1973 as part of Night Nurse, with Night Nurse 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 announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Night Nurs

Marvel Team Up (1972) #7 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 March 1973 as part of Marvel Team Up, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects MIGHTY THOR with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Marvel Te

Marvel Super Heroes (1967) #35 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 March 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 stor

What first stands out about Marvel Feature (1971) #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 1 March 1973 as part of Marvel Feature, with Janet Pym providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Henry with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Marvel Feature

Luke Cage, Hero for Hire (1972) #7 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 March 1973 as part of Luke Cage, Hero for Hire, with Christmas Eve 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 storytellin

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Kull the Conqueror (1971) #7 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 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 storyt