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A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Jungle Action (1972) #2 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 December 1972 as part of Jungle Action, with Lorna the Jungle providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jungle Action Vol with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding

What first stands out about Werewolf By Night (1972) #2 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 November 1972 as part of Werewolf by Night, with Mark Cephalos providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Werewolf with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasiv

Warlock (1972) #2 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 10 October 1972 as part of Warlock, with Warlock 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. ⁠ Warlock (1972) #2 builds tension by making

Defenders (1972) #2 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 October 1972 as part of Defenders, with Silver Surfer providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Strange with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Defenders (1972

There is something inviting about the way Luke Cage, Hero for Hire (1972) #2 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 August 1972 as part of Luke Cage, Hero for Hire, with Diamond Back providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Luke Cage with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level

Hero for Hire (1972) #2 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 August 1972 as part of Hero for Hire, with Hero for Hire providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Her

Tomb of Dracula (1972) #2 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 May 1972 as part of Tomb of Dracula, with Count Dracula providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Frank with questions of affection and trust. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Tomb of Dracula (1972) #2 treats the

Marvel Team Up (1972) #2 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 May 1972 as part of Marvel Team Up, with Amazing Spider providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Human Torch with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Marvel Te

Marvel Premiere (1972) #2 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 May 1972 as part of Marvel Premiere, with Hounds of Helios providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Rhodan with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Mar

Marvel Feature (1971) #2 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 March 1972 as part of Marvel Feature, with Dread Dormammu providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Doctor Strange with questions of fear and power. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Marvel Feature

Marvel Spotlight (1971) #2 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 February 1972 as part of Marvel Spotlight, with Jack Russell providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Werewolf with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding

Reading Captain America Annual (1971) #2 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 January 1972 as part of Captain America Annual, with Captain America 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.