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Fantastic Four (1961) #143 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 February 1974 as part of Fantastic Four, with FF providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects DOOM with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Fantastic Four (1961) #143 unders

There is something inviting about the way Captain America (1968) #143 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 November 1971 as part of Captain America, with Not Him providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Not the Red with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Captain

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Incredible Hulk (1962) #143 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1971 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Doctor Doom providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sanctuary with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Incred

Thor (1966) #143 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 August 1967 as part of Thor, with Enchanters Three providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Living Talisman with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Tho

There is something inviting about the way Strange Tales (1951) #143 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1966 as part of Strange Tales, with Nick Fury providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Dum Dum Dugan with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Strange Ta