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Reading Sgt Fury (1963) #25 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 December 1965 as part of Sgt. Fury, with Sergeant Nick Fury providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects EVER with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Sgt Fury (1963) #25 treats the cent

There is something inviting about the way The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #25 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 June 1965 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with It's Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Jonah Jameson with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most p

There is something inviting about the way Fantastic Four (1961) #25 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 April 1964 as part of Fantastic Four, with Incredible Hulk providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ever Lovin' Blue with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Fan

What first stands out about Kathy (1959) #25 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 October 1963 as part of Kathy, with Kathy 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 storytelling in Kathy (1959) #25 wo

Modeling with Millie (1963) #25 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 September 1963 as part of Modeling with Millie, with Modeling with Millie 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. ⁠ Rather t

Reading Tales of Suspense (1959) #25 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 January 1962 as part of Tales of Suspense, with Tales of Suspense 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 m

Rawhide Kid (1955) #25 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 1961 as part of Rawhide Kid, with Witness the Kid providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Bat with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Rawhide Kid (1955)

There is something inviting about the way Tales to Astonish (1959) #25 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 November 1961 as part of Tales to Astonish, with TV 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. ⁠ Tales to Astonish (19

Two Gun Kid (1948) #25 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 September 1955 as part of Two Gun Kid, with Two Gun Kid 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. ⁠ Two Gun Kid (1948)

Reading Journey Into Mystery (1952) #25 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 July 1955 as part of Journey Into Mystery, with UFO providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Journey Into Mystery (19

Marvelman (1954) #25 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 3 February 1954 as part of Marvelman, with Micky Moran providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mightiest Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages

Young Men (1950) #25 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 1954 as part of Young Men, with Torch providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Toro with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Young Men (1950) #25 under