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Issue: Essential Defenders #2
Publication Date: January 2006
 
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On Sale Date: 2006
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Pages: 604
ISBN: 0785121501
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Content Items: 62 (30 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Roy Thomas (original editor); Len Wein (original editor); Archie Goodwin (original editor); Mark D. Beazley (collection editor); Michael Short (assistant collection editor); Jennifer Grünwald (associate collection editor); Jeff Youngquist (senior editor special projects)
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Color: color cover; black and white interior
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Binding: squarebound
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Gil Kane
Frank Giacoia; John Romita (retouches on Silver Surfer figure)
Tom Smith
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Hulk; Dr. Strange; Sub-Mariner; Silver Surfer]
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FlagGiant-Size Defenders #1 published July 1974
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Table of Contents

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Giant-Size Defenders #1

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Credits
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Gil Kane; John Romita (Silver Surfer)
Frank Giacoia
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Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]]
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FlagGiant-Size Defenders #1 published July 1974
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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The Way They Were!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Tony Isabella
Jim Starlin
Al Milgrom
Dave Hunt
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Steven Strange]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Valkyrie]; Clea; Wong; Mister Rasputin
Valkyrie learns the origins of the Hulk, Namor and Dr. Strange and the Defenders stop Rasputin.
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FlagGiant-Size Defenders #1 published July 1974
was The Way They Were! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Nine new pages around 3 reprints of Hulk, Sub-Mariner and Dr. Strange stories.
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Banished to Outer Space

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Dick Ayers
Art Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Hulk
Hulk [Bruce Banner] (Brief Origin); Thunderbolt Ross; Rick Jones
The military captures Rick and Ross convinces him that they need the Hulk to test a new experimental rocket for national security. Rick tricks the jade giant into the capsule but once it is shot into space, he realizes that Ross deceived him to get rid of his foe. Rick overrides the programming and returns the rocket to earth but not before Banner (he transformed back to his human form when the rocket came into view of the sun) is doused with further radiation. The Hulk is now unable to revert to his human form and is under Rick's control but only while Rick remains awake.
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FlagThe Incredible Hulk #3 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1962
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Bird of Prey!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Everett
Bill Everett
Bill Everett
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Subject Matter
superhero
Sub-Mariner
Clea (Host); Valkyrie (host); Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Princess Fen
Sub-Mariner fights nazi planes.
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FlagSub-Mariner #41 published August 1955
was Bird of Prey! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
 
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To Catch a Magician!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Ditko (Plot); Dennis O'Neil (Dialogue)
Steve Ditko
Steve Ditko
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Dr. Strange
Clea (host); Valkyrie (host); Dr. Strange [Dr. Stephen Strange]; Mister Rasputin
Mr. Rasputin, descendant of the original, amasses magical & scientific knowledge in his goal of world domination. Sensing an evil presence Strange finds Rasputin who soon realizes he cannot match Strange's magic and shoots him. A hospitalized Strange informs the police about Rasputin but when they fail to find him Strange realizes he may have taken refuge at his sanctum! As Strange investigates a hit-man Rasputin hired enters the hospital to finish the job. Strange emerges victorious erasing all memory of magic from Rasputin and forcing he & his henchman to confess their crimes to the police.
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FlagStrange Tales #145 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1966
was To Catch a Magician! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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The Dynamic Defenders!

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Englehart
Sal Buscema
Sal Buscema
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Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Valkyrie; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]]
Reprinting
FlagGiant-Size Defenders #1 published July 1974
was The Dynamic Defenders! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Defenders #15

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Credits
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John Buscema
Mike Esposito; John Romita (retouches)
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk]; Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [Magneto; Blob; Unus]
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FlagThe Defenders #15 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1974
was Panic at the Earth's Core! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Panic Beneath the Earth!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Len Wein
Sal Buscema (layouts); Klaus Janson (finished art)
Klaus Janson
John Costanza
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Pennysworth; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [Magneto; Mastermind; Unus; Blob; Lorelei]; Avengers [Vision; Thor; Captain America] (flashback); Alpha the Ultimate Mutant
The Defenders battle against the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. During the battle Magneto finishes his creation of Alpha the Ultimate Mutant.
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FlagThe Defenders #15 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1974
was Panic Beneath the Earth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Defenders #16

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Gil Kane
Mike Esposito?; Frank Giacoia?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Professor X; Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [Magneto; Blob]; Alpha the Ultimate Mutant
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FlagThe Defenders #16 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1974
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Alpha, The Ultimate Mutant!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Len Wein
Sal Buscema
Mike Esposito
Gaspar Saladino (page 1); Charlotte Jetter
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephan Strange]; Valkyrie]; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [Magneto; Blob; Unus; Lorelei; Mastermind]; Alpha the Ultimate Mutant; Aragorn
Magneto creates Alpha the Ultimate Mutant, who turns the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants into infants.
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FlagThe Defenders #16 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1974
was Alpha, the Ultimate Mutant! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Giant-Size Defenders #2

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Credits
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Gil Kane
Klaus Janson
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Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephan Strange]; Valkyrie]; Son of Satan [Daimon Hellstrom]; Satannish
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FlagGiant-Size Defenders #2 published October 1974
was From Hell It Came-- To Seek Out the Son of Satan! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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H... as in Hulk... Hell... and Holocaust!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Len Wein
Gil Kane (layouts/breakdrowns); Klaus Janson (finished art)
Klaus Janson
Dave Hunt
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Aragorn; Son of Satan [Daimon Hellstrom]; Asmodeus; Satannish; Laurox the Lecherous; Mechanoid (Robot Soldier)
The Defenders, with the help of the Son of Satan, stop Asmodeus and Satannish.
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FlagGiant-Size Defenders #2 published October 1974
was H...as in Hulk...Hell...and Holocaust! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Defenders #17

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Credits
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Ron Wilson?
Al Milgrom?
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephan Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Power Man [Luke Cage]
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FlagThe Defenders #17 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1974
was The One, the Only Power Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Power Play!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Len Wein
Sal Buscema
Dan Green
Gaspar Saladino (p.1); Annette Kewecki (pp.2-18)
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephan Strange]]; Aragorn; Pennysworth; Walter Cronkite; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Wrecking Crew [Wrecker; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Thunderball]
The Defenders try to stop the Wrecking Crew from destroying a skyscraper that is owned by Kyle Richmond.
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FlagThe Defenders #17 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1974
was Power Play! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Defenders #18

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Gil Kane
Dave Cockrum
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Wrecking Crew [Wrecker; Bulldozer; Piledriver; Thunderball]
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FlagThe Defenders #18 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1974
was The Defenders on a Rampage! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Rampage!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Len Wein
Sal Buscema
Dan Green
Dave Hunt
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Wrecking Crew [Wrecker; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Thunderball]; Thor (Flashback; Cameo); Nameless One (Flashback; Cameo)
The Defenders battle the Wrecking Crew for possession of the Gamma Bomb.
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FlagThe Defenders #18 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1974
was Rampage! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Defenders #19

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Gil Kane
Joe Sinnott
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Wrecking Crew [Wrecker; Bulldozer; Thunderball [Dr. Franklin]; Piledriver]
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FlagThe Defenders #19 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1975
was Doomball! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Doomball!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Len Wein (Plot); Chris Claremont (script)
Sal Buscema
Klaus Janson
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Wrecking Crew [Wrecker; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Thunderball [Dr. Franklin]]; Pennyworth (Flashback); Joey
After taking the Gamma Bomb from the Wrecking Crew, the Defenders have to figure out how to defuse it.
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FlagThe Defenders #19 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1975
was Doomball! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #6

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Credits
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Jim Starlin
Jim Starlin; John Romita? (retouches on Thing figure)
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
superhero
Thing, Dr. Strange
Thing [Ben Grimm]; Dr. Strange [Dr. Stephen Strange]
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #6 published November 1974
was Death be Thy Destiny! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Death-Song of Destiny!

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Credits
Steve Gerber
George Tuska
Mike Esposito
Artie Simek
Subject Matter
superhero
Thing, Dr. Strange
Dr. Strange [Dr. Stephen Strange]; Clea; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Mrs. Coogan; Wong; Renee Goldenberg; Sheldon Goldenberg; Alvin Denton; Nick Cromer; Duff Coogan; Yancy Street Gang
A mysterious woman is struck by a subway train, releasing the mystic power to bystanders to reveal their destiny.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #6 published November 1974
was Death-Song of Destiny! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Two-In-One #7

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Credits
?
John Romita
John Romita; Tony Mortellaro?
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
superhero
Thing, Valkyrie
Thing [Ben Grimm]; Valkyrie; Executioner
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Two-in-One #7 published January 1975
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Name That Doom!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Gerber
Sal Buscema
Mike Esposito
Joe Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Thing, Valkyrie
Valkyrie; Aragorn; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Dr. Strange [Dr. Stephen Strange]; Clea (flashback); Executioner; Enchantress [Amora]; Alvin Denton; Nick Cromer (Flashback; Cameo); Duff Coogan (Flashback; Cameo); Sheldon Goldenberg (Flashback; Cameo); Renee Goldenberg (Flashback; Cameo)
The Thing and Valkyrie stop Enchantress and the Executioner. The Thing saves the world with a supernatural harmonica.
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FlagMarvel Two-in-One #7 published January 1975
was Name That Doom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Defenders #20

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Credits
?
Gil Kane?
John Romita
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Nameless Ones
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FlagThe Defenders #20 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1975
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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The Woman She Was...!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Gerber
Sal Buscema (layouts); Vince Colletta (finished art)
Vince Colletta
John Costanza
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Executioner; Enchantress [Amora]; Alvin Denton; Clea (in flashback); Van Nyborg; Sister Celestia [Celestia Denton]; Nameless Ones
The Thing and the Defenders battle the Nameless Ones and Van Nyborg.
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FlagThe Defenders #20 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1975
was The Woman She Was...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Continues from Marvel Two-In-One #7
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Defenders #21

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Credits
?
Gil Kane
Klaus Janson
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]
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FlagThe Defenders #21 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1975
was Beware the Black Rain! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
 
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Enter: The Headmen!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Gerber
Sal Buscema
Sal Trapani
John Costanza
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Thing [Ben Grimm] (Cameo); Headmen [Gorilla-Man [Arthur Nagan]; Jerold Morgan; Chondu the Mystic]; Mrs. Lafferty; Trixie Starr; Clea
The Headmen unleash a wave of madness over the city to distract everyone while they commit jewel robberies.
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FlagThe Defenders #21 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1975
was Enter: The Headmen! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
 
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Giant-Size Defenders #3

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Credits
?
Ron Wilson?
Joe Sinnott
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Valkyrie (Inset only)]; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Grandmaster
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FlagGiant-Size Defenders #3 published January 1975
was When the Grandmaster plays-- the prize is Earth! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Games Godlings Play!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Gerber (Co-Plot, Script); Jim Starlin (Co-Plot); Len Wein (Co-Plot)
Jim Starlin (layouts); Dan Adkins (finished art); Don Newton (finished art); Jim Mooney (finished art)
Dan Adkins; Don Newton; Jim Mooney
Charlotte Jetter; typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie]; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Grandmaster; Kang (in flashback); Avengers [Goliath; Iron Man; Captain America; Thor] (in flashback); Squadron Sinister [Hyperion; Dr. Spectrum; Whizzer; Nighthawk] (in flashback); Dr. Doom (in flashback); Nick Fury (in flashback); Prime Mover; Aragorn; Takkor; Grott, the Man-Slayer; Korvac
The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth. The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins.
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FlagGiant-Size Defenders #3 published January 1975
was Games Godlings Play! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Giant-Size Defenders #4

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Gil Kane
Mike Esposito?; Frank Giacoia?
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Squadron Sinister [Hyperion; Whizzer; Dr. Spectrum]; Yellowjacket [Dr. Hank Pym]
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FlagGiant-Size Defenders #4 published April 1975
was Once More... The Squadron Sinister! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Too Cold a Night for Dying!

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Credits
Steve Gerber; Don McGregor (Plot-assist); Roger Slifer (Plot-assist)
Don Heck
Vince Colletta
Gaspar Galadino (p.1); Dave Hunt (pp.2-29)
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Trixie Starr [also as Trish Starr]; Dr. James Wynter; Yellowjacket [Dr. Hank Pym]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]; Egghead; Aragorn; Squadron Sinister [Hyperion; Whizzer; Dr. Spectrum]
The Defenders and Yellowjacket are on the trail of Egghead, who planted a bomb in the car of Kyle Richmond and injured both Richmond and Trixie Starr.
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FlagGiant-Size Defenders #4 published April 1975
was Too Cold a Night For Dying! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Trish Starr loses her left arm. McGregor and Slifer credits from the letters page to Giant-Size Defenders #5.
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Marvel Team-Up #33

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Gil Kane
Frank Giacoia
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Spider-Man; Nighthawk
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Meteor Man [Norton G. Fester]
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FlagMarvel Team-Up #33 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1975
was Anybody Remember a Guy Named... Meteor Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Anybody Here Know a Guy Named Meteor Man?

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Credits
Gerry Conway
Sal Buscema
Vince Colletta
John Costanza
Subject Matter
superhero
Spider-Man, Nighthawk
Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Meteor Man [Norton G. Fester]; Bill Gordon (in flashback); Jeremiah; Warden Ivan Carmichael
Nighthawk is attacked by Meteor Man. Nighthawk teams up with Spiderman but once he learns the history of Meteor Man he decides he doesn't want to help capture him.
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FlagMarvel Team-Up #33 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1975
was Anybody Here Know a Guy Named Meteor Man? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Team-Up #34

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Credits
?
Gil Kane
Frank Giacoia
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Subject Matter
superhero
Spider-Man, Valkyrie
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Valkyrie; Meteor Man [Norton G. Fester]
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FlagMarvel Team-Up #34 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1975
was And Meteor Man Makes Three! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Beware the Death Crusade!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Gerry Conway
Sal Buscema (layouts); Vince Colletta (finished art)
Vince Colletta
Dave Hunt
Subject Matter
superhero
Spider-Man, Valkyrie
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Meteor Man [Norton G. Fester]; Valkyrie; Aragorn; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Jeremiah
Valkyrie helps Spider-Man capture the Meteor Man.
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FlagMarvel Team-Up #34 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1975
was Beware the Death Crusade! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Team-Up #35

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Credits
?
Gil Kane
Al Milgrom
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Human Torch, Dr. Strange
Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Dr. Strange [Dr. Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Jeremiah
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FlagMarvel Team-Up #35 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1975
was Blood Church! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Blood Church

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Gerry Conway
Sal Buscema (layouts); Vince Colletta (finished art)
Vince Colletta
Charlotte Jetter [as Charlotte J.]
Subject Matter
superhero
Human Torch, Dr. Strange
Dr. Strange [Dr. Stephen Strange]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Clea; Jeremiah; Valkyrie; Warden Ivan Charmichael
Dr. Strange and the Human Torch save Valkyrie from Jeremiah.
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FlagMarvel Team-Up #35 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1975
was Blood Church! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Defenders #22

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Credits
?
Gil Kane
Joe Sinnott
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Sons of the Serpent
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FlagThe Defenders #22 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1975
was The Sons of the Serpent Strike! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Fangs of Fire and Blood!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Gerber
Sal Buscema (layouts); Mike Esposito (finished art)
Mike Esposito
Charlotte Jetter [as C. Jetter]
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Ginny; Harold Holliman; Elena; Elena's baby; Wong; Clea; Sons of the Serpent; Amos Ferret; Mrs. Washington
Valkyrie learns about life among the poor while Nighthawk discovers he'd rather spend time with the Defenders than with his old crowd. The Sons of the Serpent begin to terrorize the poor.
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FlagThe Defenders #22 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1975
was Fangs of Fire and Blood! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Defenders #23

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Credits
?
Gil Kane (signed)
Klaus Janson (signed)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]]
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FlagThe Defenders #23 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1975
was ...And the Snakes Shall Inherit the Earth! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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...the Snakes Shall Inherit the Earth!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Gerber
Sal Buscema
Vince Colletta
June Braverman [as Junie B.]; Gaspar Saladino (page 3); typeset (page 9)
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Valkyrie; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]]; Elena; Elena's baby; Sons of the Serpent; Aragorn; Yellowjacket [Dr. Hank Pym]; Wong; Clea; Jack Norriss; Harold Holliman
Sons of the Serpent reveal their agenda and battle the Defenders, capturing Dr. Strange, Valkyrie, Yellowjacket and Nighthawk.
Reprinting
FlagThe Defenders #23 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1975
was ..the Snakes Shall Inherit the Earth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Defenders #24

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Gil Kane
Klaus Janson; John Romita (Hulk head only)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Yellowjacket [Hank Pym]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Son of Satan [Diamon Hellstrom]]; Sons of the Serpent
Reprinting
FlagThe Defenders #24 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1975
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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-- In the Jaws of the Serpent!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Gerber
Sal Buscema
Bob McLeod
Tom Orzechowski
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Yellowjacket [Hank Pym]; Son of Satan [Daimon Hellstrom]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd] (cameo); Sub-Mariner [Namor] (cameo); Hawkeye [Clint Barton] (cameo)]; Sons of the Serpent; Clea; Wong; Jack Norriss; Elena
With most of the Defenders captured by the Sons of the Serpent, Clea recruits more heroes to help stop the Sons of the Serpent.
Reprinting
FlagThe Defenders #24 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1975
was --In the Jaws of the Serpent! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Defenders #25

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Gil Kane
Frank Giacoia; John Romita (retouches on Hulk and Power Man heads)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Son of Satan [Daimon Hellstrom]]; Sons of the Serpent
Reprinting
FlagThe Defenders #25 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1975
was Three Stand Beside Them! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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The Serpent Sheds its Skin

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Gerber
Sal Buscema
Jack Abel
Ray Holloway
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Yellowjacket [Dr. Hank Pym]; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Son of Satan [Daimon Hellstrom]; Power Man [Luke Cage]]; Sons of the Serpent; Clea; Tom Pritchett; Linda Pritchett; Elf with a gun; J.C. Pennysworth; Jack Norriss
Son of Satan and Power Man free the rest of the Defenders and follow the clues to find the person behind the Sons of the Serpent organization. The Elf with a gun kills Tom and Linda Pritchett.
Reprinting
FlagThe Defenders #25 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1975
was The Serpent Sheds Its Skin [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Giant-Size Defenders #5

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Roy Thomas
Ron Wilson?
Al Milgrom
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Guardians of the Galaxy [Charlie-27; Yondu; Vance Astro; Martinex]; Eelar
Reprinting
FlagGiant-Size Defenders #5 published July 1975
was Side By Side With the Guardians of the Galaxy! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Eelar Moves in Mysterious Ways!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Gerry Conway (Co-Plot); Roger Slifer (Co-Plot); Len Wein (Co-Plot); Chris Claremont (Co-Plot); Scott Edelman (Co-Plot); Steve Gerber (Co-Plot and Script)
Don Heck
Jim Mooney (pages 2-7); Mike Esposito (figures; Pages 1,8-44); Dave Hunt (backgrounds; pages 1, 8-44)
Artie Simek (pp.2, 8-10); Dave Hunt (pp.1, 3-7, 11-32)
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Aragorn; Eelar; Guardians of the Galaxy [Charlie-27; Vance Astro; Yondu; Martinex]; Squadron Sinister [Hyperion; Dr. Spectrum] (in flashback); Trish Starr (in flashback); Vance Astrovik; Milton Childs
The Guardians of the Galaxy are stranded in the present and help the Defenders against Eelar.
Reprinting
FlagGiant-Size Defenders #5 published July 1975
was Eelar Moves in Mysterious Ways! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Defenders #26

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Gil Kane
John Romita
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Guardians of the Galaxy [Martinex; Vance Astro; Charlie-27; Yondu]
Reprinting
FlagThe Defenders #26 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1975
was Savage Time! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Savage Time!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Gerber
Sal Buscema (layouts); Vince Colletta (finished art)
Vince Colletta
Gaspar Saladino (p.1 only); Karen Mantlo
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Jack Norriss; Aragorn; Guardians of the Galaxy [Charlie-27; Martinex; Vance Astro; Yondu]; Vance Astrovik; Killraven (in flashback); Badoon; Captain America (in flashback); Thing (in flashback); Killraven (Cameo)
The Defenders travel to the future while helping the Guardians of the Galaxy return to their time.
Reprinting
FlagThe Defenders #26 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1975
was Savage Time! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Retells the events between the current time and the future of the Guardians of the Galaxy.
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Defenders #27

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Len Wein
Gil Kane
John Romita
Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]]; Badoon
Reprinting
FlagThe Defenders #27 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1975
was Three Worlds to Conquer! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Three Worlds to Conquer!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Gerber
Sal Buscema (layouts); Vince Colletta (finished art)
Vince Colletta
Joe Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie]; Badoon; Guardians of the Galaxy [Martinex; Charlie-27; Vance Astro; Yondu]; Jack Norriss
In an attack on the Guardians of the Galaxy by the Badoon, two Defenders and two Guardians are transported across the galaxy: Vance Astro and Valkyrie to one planet, Yondu and Hulk to another.
Reprinting
FlagThe Defenders #27 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1975
was Three Worlds to Conquer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Defenders #28

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Ron Wilson
Frank Giacoia
Dan Crespi
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Badoon; Starhawk
Reprinting
FlagThe Defenders #28 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1975
was Enter: Starhawk! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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My Mother, the Badoon!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Gerber
Sal Buscema (layouts/breakdowns); Frank Giacoia (Finished Art); John Tartaglione (Finished Art)
Frank Giacoia; John Tartaglione
Joe Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Guardians of the Galaxy [Vance Astro; Charlie-27; Yondu; Martinex; Starhawk]; Badoon
Nighthawk, Charlie-27 and Martinex are captured by the Badoon. Starhawk helps Vance Astro and Valkyrie return to Earth. Hulk and Yondu are forced to enter the Super-Death Sweepstakes.
Reprinting
FlagThe Defenders #28 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1975
was My Mother, The Badoon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Defenders #29

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Ron Wilson?
Frank Giacoia
Dan Crespi
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie]; Badoon
Reprinting
FlagThe Defenders #29 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1975
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Let My Planet Go!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Gerber
Sal Buscema (layouts); Vince Colletta (finished art)
Vince Colletta
John Costanza
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Guardians of the Galaxy [Charlie-27; Martinex; Yondu; Vance Astro; Starhawk]; Badoon; Jack Norriss
The Defenders help the Guardians of the Galaxy escape from the Badoon and return to Earth.
Reprinting
FlagThe Defenders #29 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1975
was Let My Planet Go! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Defenders #30

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Ron Wilson?
Mike Esposito
Dan Crespi
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie]; Tapping Tommy
Reprinting
FlagThe Defenders #30 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1975
was Theatre of Fear! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Gold Diggers of Fear!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Mantlo
Sam Grainger
Jack Abel
Gaspar Saladino (p.1 only); Karen Mantlo
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie]; Wong; Tapping Tommy; Hodges
Dr. Strange receives a message from Nighthawk telling Strange that he is being held captive by Tapping Tommy. Dr. Strange and the rest of the Defenders rush to his aid.
Reprinting
FlagThe Defenders #30 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1975
was Gold Diggers of Fear! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Marvel Treasury Edition #12

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Gene Colan
Tom Palmer
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck; Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Spider-Man (vignette)
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #12 [Regular] published October 1976
was Featuring a Riotous Reprinting of the World Most Wanted Comic: Howard the Duck #1!! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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The Duck and the Defenders

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Steve Gerber
Sal Buscema
Klaus Janson
Joe Rosen
Subject Matter
superhero
Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck; Defenders [Dr.Strange; Nighthawk; Valkyrie; Hulk]; Sitting Bullseye; Tillie the Hun; Spanker; Black Hole; Dr. Angst; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Mary-Jane Watson; Beverly Switzler
While Dr. Strange tries to send Howard the Duck back to his home the Defenders are attacked by Dr. Angst and his minions.
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #12 [Regular] published October 1976
was Prologue: Five Villains in Search of a Plot! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #12 [Regular] published October 1976
was The Duck and the Defenders [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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back cover to Marvel Treasury Edition #12

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Gene Colan
Tom Palmer
Subject Matter
superhero
Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck; Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie]
Reprinting
FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #12 [Regular] published October 1976
was Get Down, America! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Back Cover

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Ron Wilson?
Al Milgrom?
Tom Smith
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Defenders
Defenders [Dr. Strange; Hulk; Nighthawk]; Power Man [Luke Cage]
Reprinting
FlagThe Defenders #17 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1974
was The One, the Only Power Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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