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A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Conan the Barbarian (1970) #38 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 May 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. ⁠ The most

Marvel Super Heroes (1967) #38 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 September 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. ⁠ At n

Sub Mariner (1968) #38 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 10 June 1971 as part of Sub Mariner, with Sub Mariner providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Dorma with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Sub Mari

Reading Iron Man (1968) #38 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 June 1971 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Frankie Majors with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Iron Man (1968) #38 works throu

Daredevil (1964) #38 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 March 1968 as part of Daredevil, with Doctor Doom providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Latverian Embassy with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Daredevil (1964) #

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Uncanny X Men (1981) #38 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 November 1967 as part of Uncanny X Men, with X Men providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Factor Three with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Uncanny X Men (1981) #38 builds tens

There is something inviting about the way Uncanny X Men (1963) #38 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 November 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. ⁠ Uncanny X Men (196

Reading Avengers (1963) #38 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 March 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) #38 treats the central co

Reading Sgt Fury (1963) #38 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 1967 as part of Sgt. Fury, with Dino Manelli 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 in Sgt Fury

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #38 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 July 1966 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Norman Osborn with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when The Am

Fantastic Four (1961) #38 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 May 1965 as part of Fantastic Four, with Frightful Four providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Are the Fantastic with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Fantastic

Rawhide Kid (1955) #38 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 February 1964 as part of Rawhide Kid, with Rawhide 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. ⁠ Rawhide Kid (1955) #38 treats the ce