All Articles

Luke Cage, Hero for Hire (1972) #7 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 1973 as part of Luke Cage, Hero for Hire, with Christmas Eve providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Luke Cage with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The storytellin

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Kull the Conqueror (1971) #7 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 March 1973 as part of Kull the Conqueror, with Kull the Conqueror 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 storyt

Reading Hero for Hire (1972) #7 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 March 1973 as part of Hero for Hire, with Hero for Hire 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 storytelling in Hero for

Marvel Feature (1971) #7 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 January 1973 as part of Marvel Feature, with Ant Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Para Man with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Marvel Feature

What first stands out about Marvel Spotlight (1971) #7 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 December 1972 as part of Marvel Spotlight, with Satan's Saints providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Curly with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding e

Adventure Into Fear (1970) #7 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 1972 as part of Adventure Into Fear, with Adventure Into Fear 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. ⁠

Sgt Fury and His Howling Commandos Annual (1965) #7 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 November 1971 as part of Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos Annual, with Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects the supporting cast with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives t

Reading Astonishing Tales (1970) #7 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 August 1971 as part of Astonishing Tales, with Ka Zar providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Sun God with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Astonishing Tales (1970) #7 bu

Conan the Barbarian (1970) #7 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 July 1971 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. ⁠ Th

There is something inviting about the way Amazing Adventures (1970) #7 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 July 1971 as part of Amazing Adventures, with Black Bolt providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Inhumans with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when

Amazing Spider Man Annual (1964) #7 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 1970 as part of Amazing Spider Man Annual, with Amazing Spider Man 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

Tower of Shadows (1969) #7 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 September 1970 as part of Tower of Shadows, with Tower of Shadows 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. ⁠ Ra