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Captain America (1968) #157 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 1973 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Viper with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Captain Ame

Incredible Hulk (1962) #157 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 November 1972 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Betty Ross providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Glenn Talbot with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Incredible Hulk (196

Thor (1966) #157 arrives with the confidence of a comic that knows spectacle matters most when the people inside it have something meaningful to lose. The issue was published on 1 October 1968 as part of Thor, with Balder the Brave providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Warrior Prince with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Thor (1966) #157 works thr

Strange Tales (1951) #157 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 June 1967 as part of Strange Tales, with Doctor Strange providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Umar with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Strange Tales (1951) #157 com