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There is something inviting about the way Tales of Suspense (1959) #43 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 1963 as part of Tales of Suspense, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects TALES OF SUSPENSE with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Tales to Astonish (1959) #43 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 May 1963 as part of Tales to Astonish, with Ant Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Time Master with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Tales to Astonish (1959) #43 builds tens

There is something inviting about the way Two Gun Kid (1948) #43 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 August 1958 as part of Two Gun Kid, with Two Gun 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. ⁠ The plot is strongest whe

Journey Into Mystery (1952) #43 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 February 1957 as part of Journey Into Mystery, with Journey Into Mystery providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Th

Strange Tales (1951) #43 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 February 1956 as part of Strange Tales, with Strange Tales 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 storytellin

Astonishing (1951) #43 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 November 1955 as part of Astonishing, with Astonishing 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 crowding

Reading Millie the Model (1945) #43 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 June 1953 as part of Millie the Model, with Millie the Model 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 plot i

Captain America Comics (1941) #43 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 December 1944 as part of Captain America Comics, with Captain America 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 adventu

Marvel Mystery Comics (1939) #43 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 May 1943 as part of Marvel Mystery Comics, with Marvel Mystery providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storyte