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There is something inviting about the way Sub Mariner (1968) #22 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 February 1970 as part of Sub Mariner, with Undying Ones providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Strange with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Sub Mariner (1968) #2

Silver Surfer (1968) #13 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 February 1970 as part of Silver Surfer, with Silver Surfer providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects UN Ambassador with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Silver Surfer (196

Reading Sgt Fury (1963) #75 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 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Sgt Fury (1

Rawhide Kid (1955) #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 February 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

Iron Man (1968) #22 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 February 1970 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Crimson Dynamo with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Iron Man

What first stands out about Incredible Hulk (1962) #124 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 February 1970 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Bruce Banner providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Betty Ross with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is stronge

Fantastic Four (1961) #95 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 February 1970 as part of Fantastic Four, with War III providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Monocle with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Fantastic Four

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Daredevil (1964) #61 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 February 1970 as part of Daredevil, with Mister Hyde providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Daredevil with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Daredevil (1964) #61 a

There is something inviting about the way Captain America (1968) #122 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 February 1970 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Steve Rogers with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Ca

Avengers (1963) #73 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 February 1970 as part of Avengers, with Sons providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wakanda with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Avengers (1963) #73 allows one decisi

Reading Uncanny X Men (1981) #64 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 10 January 1970 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Uncanny X Men 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 plot is stro

Uncanny X Men (1963) #64 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 January 1970 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Uncanny X Men 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 plot is