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Daredevil (1964) #112 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 August 1974 as part of Daredevil, with the Avengers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fantastic Four with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with e

Two Gun Kid (1948) #112 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 10 September 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. ⁠ Two Gun Kid (1948) #112 treats th

Sgt Fury (1963) #112 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 July 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) #112 treats the central confli

Rawhide Kid (1955) #112 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 June 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Rawhid

Avengers (1963) #112 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 1973 as part of Avengers, with Avengers Mansion providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Africa American with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Avengers (1963) #112 allo

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #112 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1972 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Aunt May 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

Fantastic Four (1961) #112 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 July 1971 as part of Fantastic Four, with John Buscema 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 plot is strongest when Fant

Reading Captain America (1968) #112 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 April 1969 as part of Captain America, with Is Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Cap with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Captain America

Incredible Hulk (1962) #112 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 1969 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Galaxy Master providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in I

There is something inviting about the way Journey Into Mystery (1952) #112 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1965 as part of Journey Into Mystery, with Thor providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hulk with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Journey

Strange Tales (1951) #112 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 September 1963 as part of Strange Tales, with Project X providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Johnny with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with e