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Reading Captain Marvel (1968) #28 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 September 1973 as part of Captain Marvel, with Avengers Mansion providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mad Titan with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Captain Marvel (1968) #28 bu

Conan the Barbarian (1970) #28 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 July 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. ⁠ A

Marvel Super Heroes (1967) #28 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 October 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. ⁠ The storytelling in M

There is something inviting about the way Sub Mariner (1968) #28 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 August 1970 as part of Sub Mariner, with Diane Arliss 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 most persuasive passages in Sub Ma

Iron Man (1968) #28 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 1970 as part of Iron Man, with Tony Stark 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. ⁠ At narrative level, Iron Man (

Reading Daredevil (1964) #28 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 1967 as part of Daredevil, with Matt Murdock providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Enter the Queega with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Daredevil (1964) #28 wor

Uncanny X Men (1981) #28 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 January 1967 as part of Uncanny X Men, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Mimic with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Uncanny X Men (1981) #28 builds ten

Uncanny X Men (1963) #28 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 January 1967 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. ⁠ Story momentum i

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Avengers (1963) #28 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 May 1966 as part of Avengers, with Avengers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Wasp with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Avengers (1963) #28 treats the central conflict as a chain of c

Sgt Fury (1963) #28 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 March 1966 as part of Sgt. Fury, with Stan Lee providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sgt with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Sgt Fury (1963) #28 comes from the gap be

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #28 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 September 1965 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Molten Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spider Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is st

There is something inviting about the way Fantastic Four (1961) #28 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 July 1964 as part of Fantastic Four, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fantastic Four with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Fan