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A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Two Gun Kid (1948) #115 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 December 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. ⁠ The storytelling in Two G

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Sgt Fury (1963) #115 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 October 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 storytelling in Sgt Fury (1963

Rawhide Kid (1955) #115 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 September 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. ⁠ At narrative level,

Avengers (1963) #115 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 September 1973 as part of Avengers, with Black Knight providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Great Britain with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Avengers (1963) #115

There is something inviting about the way The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #115 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 December 1972 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Aunt May with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytell

Reading Fantastic Four (1961) #115 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 October 1971 as part of Fantastic Four, with Over Mind providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Reed Richards with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding eve

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Captain America (1968) #115 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 July 1969 as part of Captain America, with the Cosmic providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Red Skull with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Captain America (1968)

Incredible Hulk (1962) #115 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 May 1969 as part of Incredible Hulk, with General Ross' Gamma 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

What first stands out about Journey Into Mystery (1952) #115 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 April 1965 as part of Journey Into Mystery, with Absorbing Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thor with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when J

Strange Tales (1951) #115 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 December 1963 as part of Strange Tales, with Spidey providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sandman with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Strange Ta