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There is something inviting about the way Captain America (1968) #117 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1969 as part of Captain America, with the Red providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Red Skull with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain America (1968) #117 treats t

Avengers (1963) #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 1 September 1969 as part of Avengers, with Doctor MacLain providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects SHIEL with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Avengers (1963) #68 treats the central conflict as a ch

Reading Uncanny X Men (1981) #59 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 August 1969 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. ⁠ Uncanny X Men (19

Uncanny X Men (1963) #59 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 August 1969 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. ⁠ Uncanny X Men

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #75 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 10 August 1969 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 ad

What first stands out about Sgt Fury and His Howling Commandos Annual (1965) #5 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 10 August 1969 as part of Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos Annual, with Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the o

Thor (1966) #167 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 August 1969 as part of Thor, with Warrior Madness providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Enter Balder with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Thor (1966) #167 a

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Sub Mariner (1968) #16 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 August 1969 as part of Sub Mariner, with TIGER SHARK providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Time Forgot with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Sub M

There is something inviting about the way Silver Surfer (1968) #7 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 August 1969 as part of Silver Surfer, with It's ALIVE providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Frankenstein with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive pass

Sgt Fury (1963) #69 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 August 1969 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. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Sgt Fury (196

Reading Rawhide Kid (1955) #71 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 August 1969 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 pass

Iron Man (1968) #16 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 August 1969 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Red Ghost with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Iron Man (1968) #1