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There is something inviting about the way Incredible Hulk (1962) #155 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1972 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Shaper of Worlds providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain Axis with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Incredible Hulk (1962) #155

Fantastic Four (1961) #126 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 September 1972 as part of Fantastic Four, with Mole Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the FF with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Fantastic Four (1961) #126 treats the central conf

Reading Conan the Barbarian (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 September 1972 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.

Captain Marvel (1968) #22 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 September 1972 as part of Captain Marvel, with IS BACK providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Megaton with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain Marvel (1968) #22 treats th

Captain America (1968) #153 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 September 1972 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Nick Fury with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasi

What first stands out about Avengers (1963) #103 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 September 1972 as part of Avengers, with the Scarlet providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Larry Trask with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Avengers (196

Amazing Adventures (1970) #14 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 September 1972 as part of Amazing Adventures, with Beast providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Quasimodo with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive pa

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Warlock (1972) #1 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 August 1972 as part of Warlock, with Warlock 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 most persuasive passages in Warlock (1972) #1 ar

There is something inviting about the way Uncanny X Men (1981) #77 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 August 1972 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. ⁠ The most persuasive passages

Daredevil (1964) #90 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 10 August 1972 as part of Daredevil, with Project Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Man Without Fear with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Daredevil (1964) #90 a

Reading Thor (1966) #202 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 August 1972 as part of Thor, with Ego Prime 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 most persuasive passages in Thor (1966) #202 a

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #111 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 August 1972 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Kraven the Hunter providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects AND the Gibbon with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure