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Issue: Essential Defenders #3
Publication Date: January 2007
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Issues: #3 of 7 Issues
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel ComicsView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Publishing, Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 3
Pages: 596
ISBN: 0785126961
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Price: $27.25 CAD
$16.99 USD
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Content Items: 76 (33 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Michael Short (Collection Editor); Mark Beazley (Collection Editor)
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: color cover; black and white interior
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: cardstock cover; newsprint interior
Binding: squarebound
Publishing Format: collected editions
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Al Milgrom
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Colorist(s): Tom Chu
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Red Guardian; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Power Man [Luke Cage]]
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Disclose Notes: Based on the cover to Defenders Annual, The (Marvel, 1976 series) #1
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
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Synopsis: Promo for other Essential volumes.
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Pages: 1
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Cover Page

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Credits
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
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[untitled]

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Credits for the stories reprinted in this volume.
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Pages: 2
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The Defenders #31

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #31 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1976
was Nighthawk No More! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Nighthawk's Brain!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (layouts); Jim Mooney (finished art)
Inker(s): Jim Mooney
Letterer(s): Ray Holloway
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Trish Starr; Jack Norriss; Aragorn; Hulk's baby deer; Elf with a Gun; Charles "Whizzo" Lester; Frances Lester; Wong; The Headmen [Chondu; Gorilla Man [Arthur Nagan]; Dr. Jerold Morgan]; Clea (Cameo)
Synopsis: Nighthawk is captured by the Headmen and Chondu places his brain in Nighthawk's body.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #31 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1976
was Nighthawk's Brain! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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The Defenders #32

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): Irv Watanabe
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #32 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1976
was Revealed At Last! The Secret Origin of Nighthawk! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Musical Minds! ["Chairs" is crossed out in the middle of the title]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Jim Mooney (finished art)
Inker(s): Jim Mooney
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie; Son of Satan [Daimon Hellstrom]]; The Headmen [Chondu [Harvey Schlemerman]; Gorilla Man [Arthur Nagan]; Dr. Jerold Morgan; Ruby]; Jack Norriss; Death; Mindy (Flashback; Cameo); Pennysworth (Flashback; Cameo); Daredevil [Matt Murdock] (Flashback; Cameo); Aragorn (Cameo)
Synopsis: Origin of Kyle Richmond is told. The Defenders track down the Headmen but are captured.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #32 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1976
was Musical Minds! ["Chairs" is crossed out in the middle of the title] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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The Defenders #33

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie]; Headmen [Gorilla Man [Arthur Nagan]; Dr. Jerold Morgan; Ruby]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #33 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1976
was Havoc Is the Headmen! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Webbed Hands, Warm Heart!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Jim Mooney (finished art)
Inker(s): Jim Mooney
Letterer(s): Annette Kawecki
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Headmen [Chondu [Harvey Schlemerman]; Gorilla Man [Arthur Nagan]; Dr. Jerold Morgan; Ruby]; Hulk's baby deer; Jack Norriss; Cissy; Mitchell; George Teekle; Junie; Ludberdites of Zaar; Nebulon
Synopsis: The Defenders fight the Headmen and manage to rescue Kyle Richmond's brain, only to have it fall into the hands of Nebulon.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #33 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1976
was Webbed Hands, Warm Heart! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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The Defenders #34

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Rich Buckler (signed)
Inker(s): Dan Adkins (signed)
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie]; Nebulon
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #34 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1976
was Nebulon, the Celestial Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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I Think We're All Bozos in this Book!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (layouts); Jim Mooney (finished art)
Inker(s): Jim Mooney (finished art)
Letterer(s): Irving Watanabe
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie]; Nebulon; Ludberdites of Zaar; Cissy; Martin (see notes); Hulk's baby deer; Jack Norriss; George Teekle; Wong; Chondu
Synopsis: Nebulon returns to Earth with a plan to create world peace, but only on his terms.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #34 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1976
was I Think We're All Bozos in This Book! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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The Defenders #35

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gil Kane (signed)
Inker(s): Mike Esposito (signed)
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Chondo
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #35 [25¢ Cover Price] published May 1976
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Bring Back My Body To Me, To Me...!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Hulk's baby deer; Headmen [Chondo; Ruby; Gorilla Man [Arthur Nagan]; Dr. Jerold Morgan]; Pytor; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Jack Norriss; Nebulon; Taylor Charles; Mr. Kaslov; Aragorn
Synopsis: Chondo's brain is transferred back into his body only to find that the other Headmen had "improved" his body for him. Red Guardian comes to America to help transfer Kyle Richmond's brain back into his body.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #35 [25¢ Cover Price] published May 1976
was Bring Back My Body To Me, To Me...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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The Defenders #36

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Mike Esposito
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]]; Plantman [Sam Smithers]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #36 [25¢ Cover Price] published June 1976
was Garden of Evil! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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A Garden of Eartly Demise!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber; Mary Skrenes (special assist)
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (layouts); Klaus Janson (finished art)
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): Joe Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]]; Headmen [Gorilla Man [Arthur Nagen]] (Flashback; Cameo); Pennysworth (Flashback; Cameo); Kyle Richmond's Parents (Flashback; Cameo); Squadron Sinister [Hyperion; Whizzer; Dr. Spectrum] (Flachback; Cameo); Trish Star (Flashback; Cameo); Sons of the Serpent (Flashback; Cameo); Guardians of the Galaxy [Charlie-27; Yondu; Martinex; Starhawk] (Flashback; Cameo); Taylor Charles; Mr. Kaslov; Aragorn; Jack Norriss; Nebulon; Porcupine [Alex Gentry]; Plantman [Sam Smithers]; Eel [Leopold Stryke]; Wong
Synopsis: Valkyrie is in jail. Hulk and Jack Norriss try to save Aragorn. Nighthawk has his brain returned to his body only to then be captured, along with Dr. Strange and the Red Guardian by the Plantman.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #36 [25¢ Cover Price] published June 1976
was A Garden of Earthly Demise! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
Disclose Notes: Origin recap of Nighthawk.
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The Defenders #37

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gil Kane (signed)
Inker(s): Mike Esposito (signed)
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi (?)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Power Man [Luke Cage]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]]; Plantman [Sam Smithers]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #37 [25¢ Cover Price] published July 1976
was Evil in Bloom! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Evil In Bloom!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (layouts); Klaus Janson (finished art)
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): Ray Holloway
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Valkyrie; Power Man [Luke Cage]]; Jack Norriss; Aragorn; Plantman [Sam Smithers]; Nebulon; Porcupine [Alex Gentry]; Eel [Leopold Stryke]
Synopsis: Dr. Strange and Red Guardian escape from Plantman with the help of Jack Norriss and Power Man.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #37 [25¢ Cover Price] published July 1976
was Evil in Bloom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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The Defenders #38

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Rich Buckler (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott (signed)
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi (?)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Power Man [Luke Cage]]; Nebulon
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #38 [25¢ Cover Price] published August 1976
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Exile to Oblivion!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Klaus Janson (finished art)
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): Irving Watanabe
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie]; Nebulon; Jack Norriss; Shirley; Porcupine [Alex Gentry]; Eel [Leopold Stryke]; The Elf with the gun; Stu
Synopsis: The Defenders escape from the other dimension where Nebulon left them and capture Porcupine and Eel. Valkyrie is still in jail. The Elf with the gun kills Stu.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #38 [25¢ Cover Price] published August 1976
was Exile to Oblivion! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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The Defenders #39

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ed Hannigan (?)
Inker(s): Dan Adkins (?)
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi (?)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Power Man [Luke Cage]]; Clea
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #39 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1976
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Riot in Cellblock 12!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Klaus Janson (finished art)
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino (page 1); Jean Hipp (pages 2-22); Irving Watanabe (pages 23-31)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner] (Flashback)]; Dormammu (Cameo); Baron Mordo (Cameo); Clea; Wong; Jack Norriss; Aragorn; Chondo (Cameo); Police Commissioner Feingold; Shirley (prisoner); Felicia (prisoner)
Synopsis: Valkyrie is in jail when a riot breaks out. The Defenders arrive at the jail to rescue Valkyrie and stop the riot.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #39 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1976
was Riot in Cellblock 12! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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The Defenders #40

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): John Costanza; Dan Crespi (?)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #40 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1976
was Mask of the Assassin? [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Love, Anarchy and, Oh Yes... The Assassin!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Klaus Janson (finished art)
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): Joe Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Jack Norriss; Matt Murdock; Clea; Wong; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Senator Winthrop; The Elf with a Gun; Committee for Free Emigration; Mrs. Rosenzweig
Synopsis: The charges agains Valkyrie are dismissed thanks to some help from Matt Murdock. Valkyrie gets a new gold costume, that is given to her by Clea. Red Guardian is attacked by an anti-communist organization.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #40 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1976
was Love, Anarchy and, Oh Yes... The Assassin! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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The Defenders Annual #1

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Al Milgrom
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Power Man [Luke Cage]]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders Annual #1 published November 1976
was In Final Battle! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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World Gone Sane?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Klaus Janson (finished art)
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie; Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Headmen [Gorilla Man [Arthur Nagan]; Ruby Thursday; Chondu the Mystic; Dr. Jerold Morgan]; Nebulon (Flashback); Jack Norris; President Gerald Ford; Plant Man [Sam Smithers] (Flashback; Cameo); Eel [Leopold Stryke] (Flashback; Cameo); Porcupine [Alex Gentry] (Flashback; Cameo); Ludberdites (Aliens)
Synopsis: Red Guardian and Nighthawk travel to France to stop Nebulon's Bozos and are captured by the Headmen. Power Man and Valkyrie travel to India to battle the Headmen and are captured and shrunken to inches tall. Jack Norriss confronts Ruby Tuesday and is captured. The Headmen capture Dr. Strange and Nebulon. Hulk attacks the Headmen and rescuse the rest of the Defenders and Nebulon gives up his quest to take over the Earth.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders Annual #1 published November 1976
was World Gone Sane? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 35
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The Defenders #41

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Dan Adkins
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #41 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1976
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Intruder in the Sand!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Klaus Janson (finished art)
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino (Page 1); Denise Wohl
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Aragorn; Clea; David Anthony; Trish Starr; Shazanna; Jack Norriss
Synopsis: Shazanna uses Trish Starr to lure Dr. Strange and Nighthawk into a trap in her plan to take over this dimension.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #41 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1976
was Intruder in the Sand! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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The Defenders #42

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Valkyrie; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Rhino [Aleksei Mikhailovich Sytsevich]; Solarr [Silas King]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #42 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1976
was Emissaries of Evil! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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And in this Corner: The New Emissaries of Evil!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gerry Conway
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen (layouts); Klaus Janson (finished art)
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Power Man [Luke Cage]]; Solarr [Silas King]; Rhino [Aleksei Mikhailovich Sytsevich]; Egghead; Omar Karindu; Cobalt Man [Ralph Roberts]
Synopsis: Egghead sends Solar and Rhino to steal the Star of Capistan from Dr. Strange. When the Defenders stop them Egghead sends the Cobalt Man to New York, hoping Cobalt Man will explode and destroy the Defenders.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #42 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1976
was And in This Corner: The New Emissaries of Evil! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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The Defenders #43

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby (signed)
Inker(s): Al Milgrom (signed)
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi (?)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]]; Cobalt Man [Ralph Roberts]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #43 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1977
was Face it, Pilgrim-- This Is the Big One! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The World Is Mine!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gerry Conway
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen (layouts); Klaus Janson (finished art)
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): Irving Watanabe
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]]; Cobalt Man [Ralph Roberts] (origin retold); Egghead; Rhino [Aleksei Mikhailovich Sytsevich]; Solarr [Silas King]; Red Rajah; Clea; Iron Man [Tony Stark] (Cameo); X-Men [Beast; Cyclops; Iceman; Angel] (Cameo)
Synopsis: Egghead, Rhino and Solarr arrive in New York to take the Star of Capistan. The Defenders stop them and the Colbalt Man, but the Star of Capistan has taken over the body of Dr. Strange and become the Red Rajah.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #43 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1977
was This World Is Mine! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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The Defenders #44

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby (signed)
Inker(s): Al Milgrom (signed)
Letterer(s): Irving Watanabe
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Red Rajah
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #44 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1977
was The Secret of the Red Rajah! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Rage of the Rajah!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gerry Conway (Plot); Roger Slifer (Dialogue); David Kraft (Dialogue)
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen (layouts); Klaus Janson (finished art)
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]]; Jack Norriss; Rhino [Aleksei Mikhailovich Sytsevich] (Cameo); Solar [Silas King] (Cameo); Lt. Kris Keating; Omar Karindu; Moondragon (Cameo; Flashback); Avengers [Vision; Captain America; Scarlet Witch; Iron Man; Beast] (Flashback; Cameo); Red Rajah
Synopsis: The Red Rajah captures the Hulk, Power Man and Nighthawk. Hellcat comes to the Defenders for help.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #44 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1977
was Rage of the Rajah! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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The Defenders #45

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott (?); John Romita (?) (alterations)
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi (?)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Power Man [Luke Cage]; The Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #45 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1977
was Divided We Duel! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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We Must Free The Defenders!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gerry Conway(plot); David Kraft (dialogue); Roger Slifer (dialogue)
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen (Breakdowns); Klaus Janson (Finished art)
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino (page one); John Frost
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Power Man [Luke Cage]; The Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]]; Red Rajah; Jack Norriss; Clea; Aragorn
Synopsis: With Clea's help, Red Guardian, Hellcat and Valkyrie free Dr. Strange from the Star of Capistan, thus defeating the Red Rajah and freeing the other Defenders.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #45 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1977
was We Must Free the Defenders! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
Disclose Notes: Red Rajah is Dr. Strange taken over by the Star of Capistan. Doctor Strange announces that he must leave the Defenders.
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The Defenders #46

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Ed Hannigan
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie]; Scorpio [Jacob Fury]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #46 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1977
was Who Remembers Scorpio?! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Who Remembers Scorpio?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Roger Slifer; David Kraft
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen (breakdowns); Klaus Janson (finished art)
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): Irving Watanabe [as Irv Watanabe]
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Valkyrie; Red Guardian [Dr. Tanya Belinksy]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]]; Nick Fury; Scorpio [Jacob Fury]; The Elf with a Gun; Jack Norriss; Aragorn; S.H.I.E.L.D.
Synopsis: When Dr. Strange, Power Man and Red Guardian all quit the Defenders, Nighthawk and the remaining Defenders move to their country "headquarters", where they discover that Scorpio is there waiting for them.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #46 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1977
was Who Remembers Scorpio? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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The Defenders #47

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Ed Hannigan
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Wonder Man; Defenders [Valkyrie; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Moon Knight [Mark Spector]]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #47 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1977
was Left Without a Leader to Face the Might of Wonder Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Night Moves!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): David Anthony Kraft (plot); Roger Slifer (plot); John Warner (script)
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen (breakdowns); Klaus Janson (finished art)
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino (page one); John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Moon Knight [Marc Spector]]; Aragorn; Nick Fury; S.H.I.E.L.D.; Jack Norriss; Clea; Wong; Avengers [Wonder Man]; Moondragon (Cameo)
Synopsis: Nighthawk tries to relax at the new headquarters. Hellcat accidentally starts a fight between Wonder Man and the Defenders when she returns to Avengers Mansion with Valkyrie. Moon Knight rescues Jack Norriss from S.H.I.E.L.D.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #47 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1977
was Night Moves! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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The Defenders #48

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Ed Hannigan
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Moon Knight [Mark Spector]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]]; Scorpio [Jacob Fury]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #48 [30¢ Cover Price] published June 1977
was What Is the Secret of Scorpio? [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Who Remembers Scorpio? Part One Sinister Savior!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): David Kraft; Don McGregor (script assist)
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen (breakdowns); Dan Green (finished art)
Inker(s): Dan Green
Letterer(s): Annette Kawecki
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Moon Knight [Mark Spector]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]]; Scorpio [Jacob Fury]; Nick Fury; Avengers [Wonder Man]; Jack Norriss; Aragorn
Synopsis: Scorpio captures Jack Norriss and asks the Defenders for $500,000 in ransom. The ransom is delivered by Nighthawk, whom Scorpio captures.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #48 [30¢ Cover Price] published June 1977
was Who Remembers Scorpio? Part One Sinister Savior! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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The Defenders #49

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Milgrom
Inker(s): Al Milgrom
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Moon Knight [Mark Spector]]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #49 [30¢ Cover Price] published July 1977
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Who Remembers Scorpio Part Two Rampage

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): David Kraft
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen (breakdowns); Mike Royer (finished art)
Inker(s): Mike Royer
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino (page 1); Irv Watanabe (pages 2-16, 31); Mike Royer (pages 17-30)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Moon Knight [Marc Specktor]; Valkyrie; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; The Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]]; Clea; Jack Norriss; Nick Fury; Scorpio [Jacob Fury]; Aragorn; Frenchie [Jean-Paul Duchamp]
Synopsis: Moon Knight, Valkyrie and Hellcat try to lead the Hulk to the location where Scorpio has Nighthawk and Jack Norriss held hostage.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #49 [30¢ Cover Price] published July 1977
was Rampage Who Remembers Scorpio? Part Two [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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The Defenders #50

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Milgrom
Inker(s): Al Milgrom
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Moon Knight [Marc Spector]]; Zodiac [Aries; Leo; Scorpio [Jacob Fury]; Aquarius; Taurus]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #50 [30¢ Cover Price] published August 1977
was War Against the Zodiac! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Who Remembers Scorpio Part Three Scorpio Must Die!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): David Kraft
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Keith Giffen; Mike Royer (art assist); John Tartaglione (art assist); Dave Cockrum (art assist)
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino (page one); John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Moon Knight [Marc Spector]]; Nick Fury; Zodiac [Scorpio [Jacob Fury]; Leo; Sagittarius; Aquarius; Taurus; Gemini; Cancer; Aries; Libra; Pisces; Capricorn; Virgo]; Jack Norris
Synopsis: Scorpio kills himself after his Zodiac is defeated by the Defenders.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #50 [30¢ Cover Price] published August 1977
was Scorpio Must Die! Who Remembers Scorpio? Part Three [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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The Defenders' Long Island Hang-Out

Filler  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): David Kraft (?)
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Howard the Duck; Son of Satan [Daimon Hellstrom]; Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]; Silver Surfer; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Yellowjacket [Hank Pym]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Moon Knight [Marc Spector]; Red Guardian [Tania Belinsky]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Thing [Ben Grimm]]; Aragorn
Synopsis: 1 page of The Defenders' Long Island Hang-Out with cameo head of all previous Defenders.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #50 [30¢ Cover Price] published August 1977
was The Defenders' Long Island Hang-Out [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

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Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Filler page
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Pages: 1
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The Defenders #51

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): George Perez (signed)
Inker(s): Pablo Marcos (signed)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie]; Ringer [Anthony Davis]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #51 [30¢ Cover Price] published September 1977
was Wrath of the Ringer! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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A Round with the Ringer!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): David Kraft
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino (page 1); Bruce Patterson
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Moon Knight [Marc Spector]; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]]; Ringer [Anthony Davis]; Nick Fury; Scorpio [Jacob Fury] (Cameo); Jack Norriss; Gemini (Cameo); Thing [Ben Grimm] (Cameo); Deathlok (Cameo); Lt. Kris Keating; Dollar Bill; Ledge
Synopsis: Valkyrie goes back to college. Nighthawk battles The Ringer who is trying to steal money from one of Kyle Richmond's safes.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #51 [30¢ Cover Price] published September 1977
was A Round with the Ringer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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The Defenders #52

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #52 [30¢ Cover Price] published October 1977
was The Prince and the Power ! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Defender of the Realm!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): David Kraft
Penciller(s): Keith Giffen (breakdowns); Chic Stone (finished art)
Inker(s): Chic Stone
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino (page 1); Denise Wohl
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]]; Sergei; Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (Cameo); Jarvis (Cameo); Dollar Bill; Ledge; Professor Turk
Synopsis: Hulk and Namor battle when Hulk mistakes Namor's actions. Red Guardian is captured by Sergei.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #52 [30¢ Cover Price] published October 1977
was Defender of the Realm! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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The Defenders #53

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): George Perez (signed)
Inker(s): Bob Wiacek (signed)
Letterer(s): Irving Watanabe
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #53 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1977
was The Power Principle! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Power Principle Part One The Prince and The Presence!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): David Kraft
Penciller(s): Dave Cockrum (pg 1); Keith Giffen (pp 2,3,10,11,15,17,18); Michael Golden [as Mike Golden] (pp 6,7,14,16)
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Letterer(s): Joe Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie]; Lord Vashti; Sergei; Clea; Lunatik
Synopsis: Defenders travel to Atlantis to determine the source of radiation that is killing the Atlanteans.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #53 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1977
was The Power Principle Part One The Prince and The Presence! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Clea, the Mystic Maiden!

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Credits
Writer(s): Naomi Basner
Penciller(s): Sandy Plunkett
Inker(s): Tony Salmons
Letterer(s): Joe Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Clea; Nicodemus
Synopsis: Nicodemus disguises himself as a mugger to get the jump on Clea.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #53 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1977
was Clea, the Mystic Maiden! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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The Defenders #54

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): George Perez (signed)
Inker(s): Ernie Chan (signed)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #54 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1977
was Dark Waters, Swifth Doom! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Power Principle Part Two A Study in Survival!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): David Kraft
Penciller(s): Michael Golden [as Mike Golden] (pages 1, 6-14); Keith Giffen (pages 2-3, 15-18)
Inker(s): Bob McLeod
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino (page one); Bruce Patterson
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; The Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Valkyrie]; The Presence [Sergei]; Dollar Bill; Ledge (Cameo); Penelope (Cameo); Jack Norriss
Synopsis: A nuclear explosion set by Sergei to give himself and the Red Guardian super powers causes the Defenders to be trapped at the bottom of the ocean and almost drown.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #54 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1977
was A Study in Survival! The Power Principle Part Two [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Fury Times 5!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Scott Edelman
Penciller(s): Juan Ortiz
Inker(s): Bruce Patterson
Letterer(s): Howard Bender
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Nick Fury; Clay Quartermain; Fury LMD
Synopsis: Fury battles a group of Fury LMD's at S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #54 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1977
was Fury Times 5! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5
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The Defenders #55

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott (signed)
Letterer(s): Irving Watanabe
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]]; Presence [Sergei]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #55 published January 1978
was He Is Pain-- He Is Power-- He Is The Presence! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Power Principle Part Three Emotion, Ego...and Empty Expectations!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): David Kraft
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Valkyrie]; Presence [Sergei]; Red Guardian [Alexi Shostakov] (Flashback; Cameo); Ledge; Lunatik
Synopsis: The Defenders, with the help of a deep-sea monster, stop Sergei and release Red Guardian from his power. Unfortunately they are all suffering from radiation poisoning.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #55 published January 1978
was The Power Principle Part 3 Emotion, Ego...and Empty Expectations! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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The Defenders #56

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): Annette Kawecki (?)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]]; Lunatik
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #56 published February 1978
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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"Val's New York Adventure!"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): David Kraft
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): Pete Iro
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]]; Lunatik; Ledge
Synopsis: Dr. Banner helps Soviet scientists remove the radiation poisoning from Namor, Hellcat and Nightwing. Red Guardian, who is now composed of nuclear energy, is kept by the Russian government and the rest of the Defenders are escorted out of the country. Valkyrie battles Lunatik.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #56 published February 1978
was Val's New York Adventure! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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The Defenders #57

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ed Hannigan
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott
Letterer(s): Irving Watanabe
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner] Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]]; A.I.M.; Ms. Marvel [Carol Danvers]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #57 published March 1978
was For the Life of the Hulk! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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And Along Came...Ms. Marvel!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Chris Claremont (script); Gerry Conway (plot)
Penciller(s): George Tuska (pages 1-6, 11-30); Dave Cockrum (pages 7-10, 31)
Inker(s): Dan Green
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino (page 1); Pete Iro
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie]; A.I.M.; Ms. Marvel [Carol Danvers]; Michael Barnett; Arthur Shaman; Clea; Warbot
Synopsis: A.I.M. captures the Hulk in an attempt to brainwash him and use him against Ms. Marvel. The Defenders, with Ms. Marvel, rescue the Hulk and stop A.I.M.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #57 published March 1978
was And Along Came... Ms. Marvel! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Defenders
Synopsis: Filler page to allow the next issue to be printed in the correct order.
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Pages: 1
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The Defenders #58

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ed Hannigan (signed)
Inker(s): Klaus Janson (signed)
Letterer(s): Annette Kawecki (?)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Devil-Slayer [Eric Simon Payne]]; Dollar Bill
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #58 published April 1978
was The Day of the Devil-Slayer! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Xenogenesis Day of the Demons Part 1 Agents of Fortune

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): David Kraft
Penciller(s): Ed Hannigan
Inker(s): Klaus Janson (pages 1-3); Dan Green (pages 6-31)
Letterer(s): Joe Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Devil-Slayer [Eric Simon Payne]]; Ledge; Dollar Bill; Wong; Vera Gemeni; Jack Norriss; Avengers [Beast [Hank McCoy] (Cameo); Iron Man [Tony Stark] (Cameo); Captain America [Steve Rogers] (Cameo); Scarlet Witch [Wanda Maximoff] (Cameo)] (Cameo); Marc; Sharon; Harvester of Eyes cult
Synopsis: The Eye of Agamotto is stolen from Dr. Strange by a cult of demon worshippers. Valkyrie and Hulk encounter Devil-Slayer and a fight begins.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #58 published April 1978
was Xenogenesis Day of the Demons Part 1 Agents of Fortune [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
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The Defenders #59

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): George Perez
Inker(s): Tony DeZuniga
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie]; Aragorn
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #59 published May 1978
was Tyranny and Mutation! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Xenogenesis Day of the Demons Part 2 Tyranny and Mutation

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): David Kraft; Ed Hannigan
Penciller(s): Ed Hannigan
Inker(s): Dan Green
Letterer(s): Joe Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Devil-Slayer [Eric Simon Payne]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]]; Ort-Beast; Belathauzer; Vera Gemeni; Harvester of Eyes cult; Aragorn; Fyodr (Scientist); Vladimer (Scientist); Dollar Bill
Synopsis: Nighthawk test out his new jetpack. Dr. Strange is trapped in a demon dimension by the Harvester of Eyes cult.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #59 published May 1978
was Xenogenesis Day of the Demons Part 2 Tyranny and Mutation [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
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Day of the Demons!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ed Hannigan (signed)
Inker(s): Alan Weiss (signed)
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi (?)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Devil-Slayer [Eric Simon Payne]]; Vera Gemini
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #60 published June 1978
was Day of the Demons! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Xenogenesis Day of the Demons Part 3 The Revenge of Vera Gemini!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): David Kraft
Penciller(s): Ed Hannigan (breakdowns); Dan Green (finished art)
Inker(s): Dan Green
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino (Page 1); Rick Parker
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Devil-Slayer [Eric Simon Payne]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]]; Vera Gemini; Wong; Dollar Bill; Harvesters of Eyes cult; Balthazar (demon)
Synopsis: Defenders defeat Vera Gemeni and stop the Xenogenesis and the demon invasion.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #60 published June 1978
was The Revenge of Vera Gemini! Xenogenesis Day of the Demons Part 3 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
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Defenders

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Son of Saton [Daimon Hellstrom]; Red Guardian [Dr. Tania Belinsky]; Clea; Hellcat [Patsy Walker]; Devil-Slayer [Eric Simon Payne]; Gargoyle [Issac Christians]; Beast [Henry McCoy]; Overmind; Angel [Warren Worthington III]; Iceman [Robert Drake]; Moondragon [Heather Douglas]]
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Reprint Notes: From ?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: From one of the Marvel Handbook series.
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Doctor Strange

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Doctor Strange
Character(s): Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: From one of the Marvel Handbooks.
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Hellcat

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Hellcat
Character(s): Hellcat [Patsy Walker]
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Reprint Notes: From ?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: From one of the Marvel Handbooks.
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Valkyrie

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Valkyrie
Character(s): Valkyrie
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Reprint Notes: From ?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: From one of the Marvel Handbooks.
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Zodiac

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Zodiac [Taurus [Corneilius van Lunt]; Gemini [Joshua Link]; Cancer [Jack Kieveno]; Leo [Daniel Radford]; Virgo [Elaine McLaughlin]; Libra [Lloyd Willoughby]; Scoripo III [Jacques LaPoint]; Sagittarius [Harlan Vargas]; Capricorn [Willard Weir]; Aquarius [Darren Bentley]; Pisces [Noah Perricone]; Aries II [Grover Raymond]]
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: From ?
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: From one of the Marvel Handbooks.

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