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Reading Fantastic Four (1961) #147 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 June 1974 as part of Fantastic Four, with Mister Fantastic providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sue with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Fantastic F

Captain America (1968) #147 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 1972 as part of Captain America, with SHIELD Femme Force providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Las Vegas with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Captain America (1968) #

Incredible Hulk (1962) #147 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 January 1972 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Doc Samson providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persu

Reading Thor (1966) #147 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 1967 as part of Thor, with the Thunder providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thor with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Thor (1966) #147 a

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Strange Tales (1951) #147 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 August 1966 as part of Strange Tales, with Is AIM providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Nick Fury with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Strange Tales (1951) #147 comes