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Reading Two Gun Kid (1948) #113 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 October 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Two

Reading Sgt Fury (1963) #113 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 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

Reading Rawhide Kid (1955) #113 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 July 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) #113 t

Avengers (1963) #113 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 Avengers, with Scarlet Witch providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Living Bombs with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Avengers (1963) #113 understands that

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #113 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 October 1972 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doc Ock with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in The Amazing

Fantastic Four (1961) #113 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 1971 as part of Fantastic Four, with FF providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Overbrain with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Fantastic Four (1961) #113 builds tension b

There is something inviting about the way Captain America (1968) #113 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 May 1969 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Madame Hydra with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain America (1968)

Incredible Hulk (1962) #113 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 March 1969 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Bruce Banner providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hulk with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Incredible Hul

Journey Into Mystery (1952) #113 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 1965 as part of Journey Into Mystery, with Don Blake providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jane Foster with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowd

Kid Colt: Outlaw (1949) #113 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 November 1963 as part of Kid Colt: Outlaw, with Kid Colt: Outlaw 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. ⁠ St

Strange Tales (1951) #113 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 October 1963 as part of Strange Tales, with Human Torch providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doris Evans' with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Strange Tales (195