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Uncanny X Men (1981) #72 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 October 1971 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. ⁠ The storytelling in U

Daredevil (1964) #72 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 1971 as part of Daredevil, with Man Without providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Tagak the Leopard with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages

There is something inviting about the way Avengers (1963) #72 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 January 1970 as part of Avengers, with Rick Jones providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Avengers Mansion with questions of loyalty and belonging. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with expl

What first stands out about Sgt Fury (1963) #72 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 November 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. ⁠ Sgt Fury (1963) #72 builds

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Rawhide Kid (1955) #72 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 October 1969 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. ⁠ The plot is strongest when R

The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #72 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 1969 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Spider Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Gwen Stacy with questions of truth and suspicion. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding e

Fantastic Four (1961) #72 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 March 1968 as part of Fantastic Four, with Silver Surfer providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Fantastic Four with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Fa

There is something inviting about the way Tales of Suspense (1959) #72 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 December 1965 as part of Tales of Suspense, with Titanium Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Iron Man with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Tales of Suspense (1959) #72 trea

Tales to Astonish (1959) #72 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 October 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. ⁠ Tal

Two Gun Kid (1948) #72 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 10 November 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) #

Gunsmoke Western (1955) #72 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 1962 as part of Gunsmoke Western, with Gunsmoke Western 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. ⁠ Gunsm

What first stands out about Journey Into Mystery (1952) #72 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 September 1961 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. ⁠