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Captain America (1968) #170 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 Captain America, with Star Spangled providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain America with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level,

Incredible Hulk (1962) #170 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 December 1973 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Green Goliath providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Betty with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every pa

Strange Tales (1951) #170 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 1973 as part of Strange Tales, with Jericho Drumm providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Brother Voodoo with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Strang

Thor (1966) #170 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 November 1969 as part of Thor, with New York providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Thermal Man with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Thor (1966) #170 understands that speed and momentu

Doctor Strange (1968) #170 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 July 1968 as part of Doctor Strange, with Ancient One providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Strange with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Doctor Stra