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What first stands out about Captain America (1968) #164 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 August 1973 as part of Captain America, with Nightshade providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding ever

Incredible Hulk (1962) #164 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 June 1973 as part of Incredible Hulk, with General Ross providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Arctic Ocean with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in I

Thor (1966) #164 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 May 1969 as part of Thor, with God of Death providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Is the King with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Thor (1966) #164 works thr

Reading Strange Tales (1951) #164 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 January 1968 as part of Strange Tales, with Doctor Strange providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Victoria Bentley with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Strange Tales (195