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Reading Iron Man (1968) #67 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 April 1974 as part of Iron Man, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Freak with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Iron Man (1968) #67 builds tension by making eac

Sub Mariner (1968) #67 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 November 1973 as part of Sub Mariner, with Sub Mariner providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects REED RICHARDS with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Sub Mariner (19

Uncanny X Men (1981) #67 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 1970 as part of Uncanny X Men, with Reprint of Uncanny providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects X Men with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Unc

Daredevil (1964) #67 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 August 1970 as part of Daredevil, with Stunt Master providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Karen Page with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Daredevil (1964) #67 understan

Avengers (1963) #67 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 August 1969 as part of Avengers, with Earth's Mightiest Heroes providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ultron with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, Avengers (1963) #67 understands

There is something inviting about the way Sgt Fury (1963) #67 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 June 1969 as part of Sgt. Fury, with Sgt. Fury 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 when Sgt Fury

There is something inviting about the way The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #67 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 December 1968 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hall of Mirrors with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The mos

Rawhide Kid (1955) #67 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 December 1968 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. ⁠ At narrative level, R

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Fantastic Four (1961) #67 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 October 1967 as part of Fantastic Four, with Lock providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Beehive with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytelling in Fantastic Four (1961) #67 wor

Tales of Suspense (1959) #67 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 July 1965 as part of Tales of Suspense, with Pepper Potts providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Iron Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Tales of Suspense (1

Tales to Astonish (1959) #67 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 May 1965 as part of Tales to Astonish, with Tales to Astonish 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. ⁠ Tales t

Two Gun Kid (1948) #67 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 January 1964 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. ⁠ Two Gun Kid (1948)