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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

Sub Mariner (1968) #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 September 1969 as part of Sub Mariner, with Sub Mariner 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 every page

Reading Iron Man (1968) #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 September 1969 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Madame Masque with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explana

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Marvel Super Heroes (1967) #17 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 November 1968 as part of Marvel Super Heroes, with Dane Whitman providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Black Knight with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Marvel

Daredevil (1964) #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 June 1966 as part of Daredevil, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Masked Marauder with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Daredevil (1964) #17 treats the central co

Uncanny X Men (1981) #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 1966 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Sentinel Saga providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Magneto with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Uncanny X

Uncanny X Men (1963) #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 February 1966 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Uncanny X Men 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. ⁠ The plot is str

Avengers (1963) #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 10 June 1965 as part of Avengers, with Hulk providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Avengers with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Avengers (1963) #17 understands that

Sgt Fury (1963) #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 April 1965 as part of Sgt. Fury, with WHILE THE JUNGLE providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects SLEEPS with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Sgt Fury (1963) #17 come

Reading The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #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 10 October 1964 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Flash Thompson providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story

Fantastic Four (1961) #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 10 August 1963 as part of Fantastic Four, with Fantastic Four 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. ⁠ Fantastic Fou