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A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Avengers (1963) #124 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 June 1974 as part of Avengers, with Monsieur Khruul providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Star Stalker with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Avengers (1963) #124 works

There is something inviting about the way The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #124 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1973 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Man Wolf providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most per

Fantastic Four (1961) #124 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 1972 as part of Fantastic Four, with Lost Lagoon providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Fantastic Four (196

Captain America (1968) #124 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 April 1970 as part of Captain America, with Captain America 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 most

What first stands out about Incredible Hulk (1962) #124 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 1970 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Bruce Banner providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Betty Ross with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is stronge

There is something inviting about the way Journey Into Mystery (1952) #124 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1966 as part of Journey Into Mystery, with Donald Blake FINALLY 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 c

What first stands out about Kid Colt: Outlaw (1949) #124 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 September 1965 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. ⁠ The

What first stands out about Strange Tales (1951) #124 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 September 1964 as part of Strange Tales, with Torch providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every