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There is something inviting about the way Thor (1966) #192 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1971 as part of Thor, with Have Durok providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects United Nations with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Thor (1966) #192 treats the central conflict as a cha

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #100 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 1971 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with The Amazing Spider Man 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. ⁠ T

Reading Sub Mariner (1968) #41 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 1971 as part of Sub Mariner, with Atlantean providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Namor with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Sub Mariner (1968) #41 treats the central c

Sgt Fury (1963) #91 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 1971 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. ⁠ Sgt Fury (1963) #91 trea

Rawhide Kid (1955) #91 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 1971 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 most persuasive

What first stands out about Kull the Conqueror (1971) #2 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 1971 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. ⁠

Iron Man (1968) #41 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 1971 as part of Iron Man, with Capital Building providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Iron Man with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Iron Man

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Incredible Hulk (1962) #143 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1971 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Doctor Doom providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sanctuary with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Incred

There is something inviting about the way Fantastic Four (1961) #114 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1971 as part of Fantastic Four, with Over Mind providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects FF with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Fan

Daredevil (1964) #80 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 1971 as part of Daredevil, with Horn Head providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Owl with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Daredevil (1964) #80 are

Reading Conan the Barbarian (1970) #9 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 1971 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 America (1968) #141 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 1971 as part of Captain America, with Elementary X providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain America with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasi