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There is something inviting about the way Iron Man (1968) #35 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 1971 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Iron Man (1968) #35 comes fr

Incredible Hulk (1962) #137 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 1971 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Hulk providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Abomination with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Incredible Hulk (1962) #137

Reading Fantastic Four (1961) #108 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 1971 as part of Fantastic Four, with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Janus with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Fantastic F

Daredevil (1964) #74 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 1971 as part of Daredevil, with Daredevil 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Daredevil

Creatures on the Loose (1971) #10 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 1971 as part of Creatures on the Loose, with Creatures on the Loose 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 adve

What first stands out about Captain America (1968) #135 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 1971 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Falcon with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Captain

Avengers (1963) #86 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 1971 as part of Avengers, with the Squadron providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Brain Child One with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Avengers

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Amazing Adventures (1970) #5 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 1971 as part of Amazing Adventures, with Black Bolt providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Maximus with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Amazing A

There is something inviting about the way Adventure Into Fear (1970) #3 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 1971 as part of Adventure Into Fear, with Adventure Into Fear providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is stron

Uncanny X Men (1981) #68 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 February 1971 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 plot is strongest when Uncanny X M

Reading Thor (1966) #185 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 February 1971 as part of Thor, with Infinity providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Beyond with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Thor (1966) #185 allows

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #93 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 February 1971 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Gwen Stacy providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Peter with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is stronge