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Uncanny X Men (1981) #78 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 1972 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Uncann

What first stands out about Daredevil (1964) #78 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 July 1971 as part of Daredevil, with Mister Kline providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Man Bull with questions of courage and justice. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The plot is strongest when Daredevil (1964) #7

Rawhide Kid (1955) #78 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 July 1970 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. ⁠ Story momentum in Rawhide

Avengers (1963) #78 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 1970 as part of Avengers, with Man Ape providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Captain America with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Story momentum in Avengers (1963) #78 comes fro

There is something inviting about the way Sgt Fury (1963) #78 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 May 1970 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. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with

Reading The Amazing Spider Man (1963) #78 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 November 1969 as part of The Amazing Spider Man, with Daily Bugle providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Peter with questions of duty and courage. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ At narrative level, The A

There is something inviting about the way Fantastic Four (1961) #78 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 September 1968 as part of Fantastic Four, with Reed Richards providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ben Grimm with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passa

A strong comic issue should offer a reason to care before the machinery of the plot takes over, and Tales of Suspense (1959) #78 understands that principle. The issue was published on 1 June 1966 as part of Tales of Suspense, with Iron Man providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Ultimo with questions of discovery and technology. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ Rather than crowding every page with e

Tales to Astonish (1959) #78 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 10 April 1966 as part of Tales to Astonish, with Bruce Banner providing the clearest point of entry. Its premise connects Hulk with questions of identity and responsibility. That combination gives the opening a purpose beyond simply announcing another adventure. ⁠ The most persuasive passages in Tales to

There is something inviting about the way Two Gun Kid (1948) #78 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 10 November 1965 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 most persuasive pas

There is something inviting about the way Journey Into Mystery (1952) #78 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 March 1962 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. ⁠ Journey

There is something inviting about the way Strange Tales (1951) #78 establishes its world, its conflict and its emotional temperature with very little fuss. The issue was published on 1 November 1960 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. ⁠ Story momentum in