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Reading Fantastic Four (1961) #137 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 Fantastic Four, with Wild Ones providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Worlds with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Fantastic Four (1961

What first stands out about Captain America (1968) #137 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 May 1971 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Ma with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive pa

Incredible Hulk (1962) #137 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 March 1971 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Hulk providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Abomination with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Incredible Hulk (1962) #137

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Thor (1966) #137 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 February 1967 as part of Thor, with Lady Sif providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Rock Trolls' with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Thor (1966) #137 understands that speed a

There is something inviting about the way Strange Tales (1951) #137 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 October 1965 as part of Strange Tales, with of Earth providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hydra's Betatron with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Strange Tales (1951) #137