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There is something inviting about the way Captain Marvel (1968) #20 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 June 1970 as part of Captain Marvel, with Rick Jones providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mar Vell with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Captain Marvel

Captain America (1968) #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 June 1970 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Falcon with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Captain America (196

Reading Avengers (1963) #77 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 June 1970 as part of Avengers, with Cornelius Van Lunt providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Scarlet Witch with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Avengers (1963) #77 work

Tower of Shadows (1969) #5 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 10 May 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. ⁠ The stor

Thor (1966) #176 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 May 1970 as part of Thor, with Evil Loki providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Asgard with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation, Thor

What first stands out about The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #84 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 May 1970 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Schemer providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fisk with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding e

Sub Mariner (1968) #25 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 May 1970 as part of Sub Mariner, with Prince Namor providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Atlantis with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanatio

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Silver Surfer (1968) #16 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 May 1970 as part of Silver Surfer, with Silver Surfer 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every

There is something inviting about the way Sgt Fury (1963) #78 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 May 1970 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with

Rawhide Kid (1955) #76 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 May 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with expl

Reading Marvel Super Heroes (1967) #26 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 May 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. ⁠ Rather than

Iron Man (1968) #25 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 May 1970 as part of Iron Man, with Sub 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with