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A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Captain America (1968) #152 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 August 1972 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mister Hyde with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain America (1968) #152 buil

Reading Incredible Hulk (1962) #152 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 1972 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Matt Murdock 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. ⁠ Rather than crow

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Thor (1966) #152 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 May 1968 as part of Thor, with Rock Trolls providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Midgard with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Thor (1966) #152 are the ones where

Strange Tales (1951) #152 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 January 1967 as part of Strange Tales, with the Dimension providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Strange with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Strange Tales (19