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A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Captain Marvel (1968) #31 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 1974 as part of Captain Marvel, with Cosmic Cube providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain Marvel with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with

Conan the Barbarian (1970) #31 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 October 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.

Reading Marvel Super Heroes (1967) #31 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 November 1971 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 pl

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Sub Mariner (1968) #31 understands that principle. The issue was published on 10 November 1970 as part of Sub Mariner, with Sting Ray providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Attuma with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Sub Mariner (1968) #31 comes from

What first stands out about Iron Man (1968) #31 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 1970 as part of Iron Man, with the Smashers providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Stark Industries with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when I

What first stands out about Daredevil (1964) #31 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 August 1967 as part of Daredevil, with Mister Hyde providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Matt Murdock with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Daredevil (1964) #31

Uncanny X Men (1981) #31 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 April 1967 as part of Uncanny X Men, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Cobalt Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page wit

What first stands out about Uncanny X Men (1963) #31 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 April 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. ⁠ Rather than crowd

There is something inviting about the way Avengers (1963) #31 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 August 1966 as part of Avengers, with Avengers 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. ⁠ Avengers (1963) #31 builds tension by maki

Sgt Fury (1963) #31 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 June 1966 as part of Sgt. Fury, with Captain Sam Sawyer 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 (1963

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #31 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 December 1965 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Aunt May with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The Amazing Spider Man (1

Fantastic Four (1961) #31 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 October 1964 as part of Fantastic Four, with Mole Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fantastic Four with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Fantastic Four