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What first stands out about Fantastic Four (1961) #136 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 July 1973 as part of Fantastic Four, with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wild Ones Gang with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level,

What first stands out about Captain America (1968) #136 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 1971 as part of Captain America, with Mole Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Falcon with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain America (1968) #136 builds ten

There is something inviting about the way Incredible Hulk (1962) #136 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 February 1971 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Xeron the Star providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Klaatu with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Incredib

What first stands out about Thor (1966) #136 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 January 1967 as part of Thor, with Jane Foster providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Lady Sif with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Thor (1966) #136 comes from

Strange Tales (1951) #136 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 September 1965 as part of Strange Tales, with Nick Fury providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Strange with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Strange Tales (195