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Reading Conan the Barbarian (1970) #26 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 May 1973 as part of Conan the Barbarian, with Conan the Barbarian 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. ⁠ Con

Captain Marvel (1968) #26 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 1973 as part of Captain Marvel, with Blue Eyed Thing providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain Marvel with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain Marvel (19

Sub Mariner (1968) #26 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 June 1970 as part of Sub Mariner, with Red Raven providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Namor with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Sub Mariner (

Iron Man (1968) #26 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 June 1970 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Val Larr with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Iron Man (1968) #26 works

Reading Marvel Super Heroes (1967) #26 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 May 1970 as part of Marvel Super Heroes, with Marvel Super Heroes 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. ⁠ Rather than

Daredevil (1964) #26 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 March 1967 as part of Daredevil, with Stilt Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Leap Frog with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Daredevil (19

Uncanny X Men (1981) #26 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 November 1966 as part of Uncanny X Men, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects El Tigre with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Uncanny X M

Uncanny X Men (1963) #26 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 1966 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Uncanny X Men 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 than cro

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Avengers (1963) #26 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 March 1966 as part of Avengers, with Wave Machine providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Attuma with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Avengers (1963) #26 builds tension by making each appar

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Sgt Fury (1963) #26 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 January 1966 as part of Sgt. Fury, with Dum Dum providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Nazi with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanation, Sgt Fury (196

Reading The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #26 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 1965 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Crime Master providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Green Goblin with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The Amazing Spider

What first stands out about Fantastic Four (1961) #26 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 10 May 1964 as part of Fantastic Four, with the FF providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Earth's Mightiest Heroes with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Fantasti