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There is something inviting about the way Tower of Shadows (1969) #6 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 July 1970 as part of Tower of Shadows, with Tower of Shadows 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. ⁠ Tower of Shad

Sub Mariner (1968) #27 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 July 1970 as part of Sub Mariner, with If Namor providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Commander Kraken with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Sub Mariner (1968) #27 builds tension by making each app

Reading Thor (1966) #178 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 July 1970 as part of Thor, with Abomination 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. ⁠ Thor (1966) #178 builds tension by maki

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #86 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 July 1970 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Black Widow with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The Amazi

Rawhide Kid (1955) #78 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 July 1970 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Rawhide

What first stands out about Marvel Super Heroes (1967) #27 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 July 1970 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. ⁠ Story mo

Iron Man (1968) #27 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 July 1970 as part of Iron Man, with It's Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Introducing the Firebrand with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Iron Man (196

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Incredible Hulk (1962) #129 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 July 1970 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Glob 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 Incredible

There is something inviting about the way Fantastic Four (1961) #100 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 1970 as part of Fantastic Four, with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mad Thinker with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Fantastic Four (

Daredevil (1964) #66 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 July 1970 as part of Daredevil, with Brother Brimstone providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Karen Page with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Daredevil (1964) #66 comes from the g

Reading Captain America (1968) #127 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 July 1970 as part of Captain America, with Sentinel of Liberty providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sharon Carter with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Cap

Avengers (1963) #78 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 July 1970 as part of Avengers, with Man Ape providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain America with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Avengers (1963) #78 comes fro