All Articles

There is something inviting about the way Daredevil (1964) #107 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 January 1974 as part of Daredevil, with Black Widow providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain Marvel with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Daredevil (1964) #107 builds tension by mak

Sgt Fury (1963) #107 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 1973 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. ⁠ Sgt Fury (1963) #107 treats the central co

Reading Rawhide Kid (1955) #107 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 January 1973 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. ⁠ Rawhide Kid (1955) #10

Reading Avengers (1963) #107 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 January 1973 as part of Avengers, with Black Panther providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Scarlet Witch with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Avengers

Reading Two Gun Kid (1948) #107 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 November 1972 as part of Two Gun Kid, with Two Gun 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. ⁠ Two Gun Kid (1948) #

There is something inviting about the way The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #107 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1972 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Slayer with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The Amazing

Fantastic Four (1961) #107 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 1971 as part of Fantastic Four, with Negative Zone providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thing with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Fantastic Four (1961)

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Captain America (1968) #107 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 November 1968 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Faustus with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Cap

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Incredible Hulk (1962) #107 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1968 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Jade Giant providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mandarin with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages

What first stands out about Journey Into Mystery (1952) #107 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 August 1964 as part of Journey Into Mystery, with Grey Gargoyle providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Blake with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive

Strange Tales (1951) #107 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 April 1963 as part of Strange Tales, with Human Torch providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fantastic Four with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Strang