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Rawhide Kid (1955) #120 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 1974 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding e

Sgt Fury (1963) #120 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 March 1974 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

Avengers (1963) #120 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 February 1974 as part of Avengers, with Zodiac providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects NYC with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Avengers (1963) #120 builds tension by making each appa

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #120 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 1973 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects General Ross with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The stor

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Fantastic Four (1961) #120 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 1972 as part of Fantastic Four, with Air Walker 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 Fant

Reading Captain America (1968) #120 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 December 1969 as part of Captain America, with Red Skull providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain America with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages i

Incredible Hulk (1962) #120 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 1969 as part of Incredible Hulk, with US providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Maximus with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Incredible Hulk (1962) #120 allow

Journey Into Mystery (1952) #120 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 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. ⁠ The storytelling in

Reading Strange Tales (1951) #120 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 May 1964 as part of Strange Tales, with It's the Human providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fire with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Strange Tales (1

Millie the Model (1945) #120 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 May 1964 as part of Millie the Model, with Millie the Model 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 i