All Articles

What first stands out about Daredevil (1964) #108 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 March 1974 as part of Daredevil, with DAREDEVIL RETURNS TO providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects NEW YORK with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every p

There is something inviting about the way Sgt Fury (1963) #108 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 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. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Sgt Fu

Reading Rawhide Kid (1955) #108 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 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) #1

What first stands out about Avengers (1963) #108 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 1973 as part of Avengers, with Avengers 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Avengers (1963)

There is something inviting about the way Two Gun Kid (1948) #108 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 January 1973 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Two

What first stands out about The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #108 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 1972 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Giant One with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most pers

Reading Fantastic Four (1961) #108 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 March 1971 as part of Fantastic Four, with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Janus with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Fantastic F

What first stands out about Captain America (1968) #108 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 December 1968 as part of Captain America, with Sharon Carter providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain America with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain Ameri

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Incredible Hulk (1962) #108 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 October 1968 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Mandarin providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hulk with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with

There is something inviting about the way Journey Into Mystery (1952) #108 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1964 as part of Journey Into Mystery, with Doctor Strange providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sanctum Santorum with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than

Strange Tales (1951) #108 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 1963 as part of Strange Tales, with Human Torch providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Gangster Tobin with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Strange Tales (1951) #108 builds tension