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A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Strange Tales (1951) #174 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 June 1974 as part of Strange Tales, with Strange Tales 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Strang

Captain America (1968) #174 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 June 1974 as part of Captain America, with Captain America providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Falcon with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Capta

Incredible Hulk (1962) #174 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 1974 as part of Incredible Hulk, with Cobalt Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sydney with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Incredible Hulk (1962) #17

There is something inviting about the way Thor (1966) #174 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 1970 as part of Thor, with God of Thunder providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Crypto Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Thor (1966) #174 understan

Doctor Strange (1968) #174 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 1968 as part of Doctor Strange, with Clea providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Victoria with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Docto