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Conan the Barbarian (1970) #36 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 1974 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. ⁠

Marvel Super Heroes (1967) #36 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 1973 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 crowding ever

Sub Mariner (1968) #36 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 10 April 1971 as part of Sub Mariner, with Dorma 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 most persuasive passages in Sub Mariner

There is something inviting about the way Iron Man (1968) #36 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 April 1971 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Spy Master with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Iron Man (1968) #36 understands that

What first stands out about Daredevil (1964) #36 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 January 1968 as part of Daredevil, with Fantastic Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Man Without Fear with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in D

Uncanny X Men (1981) #36 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 September 1967 as part of Uncanny X Men, with the X providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Men with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Uncanny X Men (1981) #3

Uncanny X Men (1963) #36 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 September 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 cr

Reading Avengers (1963) #36 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 1967 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) #36 builds tension by m

Reading Sgt Fury (1963) #36 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 1966 as part of Sgt. Fury, with SGT 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with explanati

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #36 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 1966 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Scientist Norton Fester providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects New York with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The Amazing

Fantastic Four (1961) #36 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 March 1965 as part of Fantastic Four, with Frightful Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fantastic Four with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Fantastic Four

Modeling with Millie (1963) #36 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 1964 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 adve