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Captain America (1968) #176 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 1974 as part of Captain America, with Steve Rogers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Star Spangled with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every pag

Incredible Hulk (1962) #176 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 Incredible Hulk, with Hulk providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Inhumans' with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Incredibl

Thor (1966) #176 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 May 1970 as part of Thor, with Evil Loki providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Asgard with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation, Thor

There is something inviting about the way Doctor Strange (1968) #176 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1969 as part of Doctor Strange, with Book of Vishanti providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Clea with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Doctor Strange (1968) #176 treats the c