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What first stands out about Werewolf By Night (1972) #17 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 May 1974 as part of Werewolf by Night, with Topaz providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects California with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every p

Master of Kung Fu (1974) #17 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 April 1974 as part of Master of Kung Fu, with Shang Chi providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sir Denis with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Master of Kung Fu (1974)

Tomb of Dracula (1972) #17 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 February 1974 as part of Tomb of Dracula, with Dracula Round Two providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Tomb of Dracula (

Reading Power Man (1974) #17 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 February 1974 as part of Power Man, with Luke Cage providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sweet Christmas with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Power Ma

There is something inviting about the way Marvel Team Up (1972) #17 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1974 as part of Marvel Team Up, with Mole Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mister Fantastic with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Marvel

There is something inviting about the way Adventure Into Fear (1970) #17 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 October 1973 as part of Adventure Into Fear, with Man Thing providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wundarr with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Adventure Into Fear (1970)

What first stands out about Astonishing Tales (1970) #17 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 April 1973 as part of Astonishing Tales, with Ka Zar providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Super Soldier with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Astonishing Tal

Amazing Adventures (1970) #17 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 1973 as part of Amazing Adventures, with Hank McCoy providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Beast with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation, Ama

Conan the Barbarian (1970) #17 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 August 1972 as part of Conan the Barbarian, with Conan the Barbarian 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. ⁠

Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD (1968) #17 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 1971 as part of Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., with Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. 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 a

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Silver Surfer (1968) #17 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 June 1970 as part of Silver Surfer, with Faustian providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Satan with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Silver Surfer (19

Captain Marvel (1968) #17 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 October 1969 as part of Captain Marvel, with Negative Zone providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Supreme Intelligence with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Captai