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Issue: Essential Defenders #1
Publication Date: January 2005
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Issues: #1 of 7 Issues
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
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Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics
On Sale Date: 05/04/2005
Volume: 1
Pages: 548
ISBN: 0785115471
UPC/EAN: 978078511547251699
Price: $27.25 CAD
$16.99 USD
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Content Items: 61 (28 stories, 1 cover)
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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; trade paperback
Publishing Format: collected edition
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange; Sub-Mariner; Hulk]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Feature #1 published December 1971
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Graphic Novels

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Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): The Hulk; Doctor Strange
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Marvel Essentials with indicia and Direct Edition Barcode.
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[untitled]

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Credits
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 5
Disclose Notes: First page contains tile. Second page through fifth page contain artist credits.
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Dr. Strange #183

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]
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From Content Item: FlagDoctor Strange #183 published November 1969
was Beware the Undying Ones! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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They Walk by Night!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange; also as Stephen Sanders]; Clea; Wong; Eternity (Cameo); Kenneth Ward; The Undying Ones
Synopsis: Kenneth Ward, explorer and old friend of Strange, discovers idol of the Undying Ones. Strange defeats 3 demons who want the idol. Ward dies of heart failure.
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From Content Item: FlagDoctor Strange #183 published November 1969
was They Walk by Night! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
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Sub-Mariner #22

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Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]
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From Content Item: FlagSub-Mariner #22 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1970
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Monarch and the Mystic!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Lady Dorma; Ikthon; Vashti; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange] (Guest Star); Nameless One (Villain; Intro); Undying Ones; Joella Ward; Kenneth Ward (in flashback)
Synopsis: While Namor is being cured of his inability to breath under water, Dr. Strange implants information in his unconscious mind that leads him to Boston and the Idol of the Undying Ones.
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From Content Item: FlagSub-Mariner #22 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1970
was The Monarch and the Mystic! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
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Incredible Hulk #126

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Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Night-Crawler; Undying Ones
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From Content Item: FlagThe Incredible Hulk #126 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1970
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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...Where Stalks the Night-Crawler!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Dr. Stephen Strange]; Barbara Denton Norriss; Nameless One; Undying Ones; Night-Crawler (intro; becomes Dark-Crawler in Incredible Hulk #269); Van Nyborg
Synopsis: Exhausted after his battle with the Absorbing Man, Bruce Banner is taken to a mysterious mansion where he becomes the target of an evil cult who desires to bring the Undying Ones to Earth. Banner is sent to another dimension where he turns into the Hulk and faces the Night-Crawler. Destroying the Night-Crawler's realm, Hulk and his foe are teleported to the realm of the Undying Ones where Night-Crawler fights his ancient foes while Hulk rescues a trapped Dr. Strange and the two return to earth.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Incredible Hulk #126 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1970
was ...Where Stalks the Night-Crawler! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
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Sub-Mariner #34

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Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]
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From Content Item: FlagSub-Mariner #34 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1971
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Titans Three!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Vashti; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]; Lady Dorma; El General
Synopsis: Sub-Mariner, Silver Surfer and the Hulk help the citizens of a small Central American country overthrow El General.
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From Content Item: FlagSub-Mariner #34 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1971
was Titans Three! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 19
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Sub-Mariner #35

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Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Avengers [Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Thor; Goliath [Clint Barton]]
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From Content Item: FlagSub-Mariner #34 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1971
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Trimpe redrew the Hulk's face. Info per Nick Caputo, January 2011.
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Confrontation!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Avengers [Thor; Iron Man; Goliath [Clint Barton]; Black Panther (flashback); Captain America (flashback); Vision (flashback); Scarlet Witch (flashback); Quicksilver (flashback); Wasp (flashback); Giant-Man [Dr. Hank Pym] (flashback)]; Lady Dorma; Ikthon; Colonel Willis
Synopsis: Sub-Mariner, Hulk and Silver Surfer band together to try to stop a military weather-control experiment from being tested. The military calls for the Avengers.
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From Content Item: FlagSub-Mariner #35 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1971
was Confrontation! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 19
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Marvel Feature #1

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk; Dr. Strange; Sub-Mariner]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Feature #1 published December 1971
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Day of the Defenders!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Steven Strange]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]]; Wong; Yandroth (Villain; Death); Omegatron (Intro); Silver Surfer
Synopsis: The Defenders must stop Yandroth from destroying the Earth with the Omegatron.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Feature #1 published December 1971
was The Day of the Defenders! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 19
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The Return!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange; also as Stephen Sanders]; Wong; Ancient One; Baron Mordo (Villain)
Synopsis: Stephen Strange becomes Doctor Strange again to stop Baron Mordo.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Feature #1 published December 1971
was The Return! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 10
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Marvel Feature #2

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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Steven Strange]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]]; Dormammu
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Feature #2 published March 1972
was Nightmare on Bald Mountain! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Nightmare on Bald Mountain!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Dr. Strange [Steven Strange]]; Dormammu; Ancient One (illusion); Wong; Clea; Roy Thomas; Jeanie Thomas; Tom Fagan; Dormammu Cultists (Intro)
Synopsis: Dr. Strange, Hulk and Namor travel to Rutland, VT to stop a cult from releasing Dormammu into our dimension.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Feature #2 published March 1972
was Nightmare on Bald Mountain! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 28
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Marvel Feature #3

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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Steven Strange]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]]; Xemnu the Titan
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Feature #3 published June 1972
was A Titan Lurks Among Us! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: After taking a closer examination of the art, Nick Caputo concurs that Ralph Reese is the inker. Nick had previously listed Bill Everett as a possible inker.
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A Titan Walks Among Us!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Steven Strange]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Xemnu the Titan; Jim Wilson; Thunderbolt Ross; Colonel Calvin Beame; Colonel Richmond Wagner
Synopsis: Alien conqueror Xemnu uses his mental powers, broadcast through a kids' television show, to try and enslave mankind. The combined forces of the Defenders must rise to stop him.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Feature #3 published June 1972
was A Titan Walks Among Us! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 23
Job Number: 822Z
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Defenders #1

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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Doctor Strange [Steven Strange]]; Necrodamus; The Nameless One
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #1 published August 1972
was I Slay by the Stars! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes: Cover inker identified 2005 by Nick Caputo.
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Pages: 1
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I Slay by the Stars!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Dr.Strange [Steven Strange]]; Necrodamus; Kenneth Ward (in flashback); Nameless One (in flashback); Night-Crawler (in flashback); Omegatron (Cameo)
Synopsis: Necrodamus attempts to sacrifice Namor to The Nameless One. Omegatron starts it's countdown again.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #1 published August 1972
was I Slay by the Stars! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
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[untitled]

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Pages: 1
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Defenders #2

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Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Steven Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]]; Calizuma
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #2 published October 1972
was The Search for the Silver Surfer! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover inker identified 2005 by Nick Caputo.
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The Secret of the Silver Surfer!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Steven Strange]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]]; Necrodamus (in flashback); Calizuma; Warrior Wizards; Wong (Cameo); Omegatron (Cameo)
Synopsis: Dr. Strange, Namor and Hulk travel to Asia to find out why Silver Surfer attacked Namor.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #2 published October 1972
was The Secret of the Silver Surfer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
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Defenders #3

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Steven Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]]; Nameless One; Barbara Norris
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #3 published December 1972
was Four Against the Gods! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Four Against the Gods

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Steven Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]]; Warrior Wizards; Barbara Norris; Clea (Mental Image); Lady Dorma (Mental Image); Jarella (Mental Image); Shalla Bal (Mental Image); Nameless One
Synopsis: The Defenders try to help Silver Surfer leave the Earth by taking him to another dimension. They encounter the Nameless One and free Barbara Norris.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #3 published December 1972
was Four Against the Gods [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
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Defenders #4

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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Dr. Strange [Steven Strange]; Valkyrie]; Aragorn
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #4 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1973
was Valkyrie Rides Again! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover inker identified 2005 by Nick Caputo. Cover penciler identified 2005 by Shane Foley, confirmed by Steven Tice. Jim Starlin confirmed that he produced the cover rough for John Buscema.
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The New Defender!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Dr. Strange [Steven Strange]; Valkyrie]; Barbara Norris; Executioner; Fragon; Enchantress [Amora]; Black Knight [Dane Whitman]; Zeus (flashback; Cameo); Aragorn; Casiolena; Omegatron
Synopsis: Enchantress transforms Barbara into the Valkyrie and turns the Black Knight to stone. Valkyrie takes Aragorn as her horse. Omegatron is down to 89 hundredths.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #4 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1973
was The New Defender! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Job Number: 1135Z
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Defenders #5

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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Omegatron
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #5 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1973
was Cry: Yandroth! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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World Without End?

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Steven Strange]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Black Knight [Dane Whitman]; Clea; Aragorn; Betty Prentiss; Namorita; Omegatron
Synopsis: The Defenders stop Omegatron from destroying the Earth.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #5 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1973
was World Without End? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
Job Number: 1250Z
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Defenders #6

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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]; Dr. Strange [Steven Strange]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Valkyrie]; Cyrus Black
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #6 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1973
was Dream Death! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Sal Buscema inks per Nick Caputo, September 2012. Nick previously listed John Verpoorten as a possible inker.
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The Dreams of Death!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]; Dr. Strange [Steven Strange]; Valkyrie; Sub-Mariner [Namor]]; Cyrus Black; Black Knight [Dane Whitman]; Aragorn; Nebuchadnezzar (rat)
Synopsis: Cyrus Black attacks Dr. Strange and is forced to deal with the Defenders.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #6 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1973
was The Dreams of Death! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 19
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The Dynamic Defenders!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Steven Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Valkyrie]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #6 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1973
was The Dynamic Defenders! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Defenders #7

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Attuma
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #7 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1973
was War...Beneath the Waves! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Romita pencils and Romita or Esposito inks per Nick Caputo, September 2012. Marvel Comics Index #3 credits Marie Severin as penciler and John Verpoorten as inker.
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War Below the Waves!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Valkyrie]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Avengers [Scarlet Witch; Vision; Black Panther; Thor] (flashback); Champion (flashback); Black Widow (flashback); Daredevil (flashback); Zzzax (flashback); Wong; Clea; Attuma; Atlanteans; Aragorn; Red Ghost
Synopsis: Hawkeye and the Defenders try to stop an attack on Atlantic City by Attuma and end up captured by Attuma and the Red Ghost.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #7 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1973
was War Below the Waves! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 19
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Defenders #8

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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Steven Strange]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Red Ghost
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #8 published September 1973
was Mind-Slaves of the Red Ghost! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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...If Atlantis Should Fall!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]; Red Ghost; Unicorn (flashback); Attuma; Clea; Wong; Atlanteans; Dr. Jennings (Cameo)
Synopsis: Dr. Strange, Silver Surfer and Hulk free the rest of the Defenders and Hawkeye from Attuma and the Red Ghost.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #8 published September 1973
was ...If Atlantis Should Fall! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 15
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Prologue: Alliance Most Foul!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Dormammu; Loki
Synopsis: Following a battle with Thor, Dormammu brings a blind Loki to his dimension, where he tells the Prince of Lies his new scheme for conquering the earth. The plan will take both of their abilities and cunning to pull off. Loki then agrees to aid him.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #115 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1973
was [Avengers / Defenders War] Prologue: Alliance Most Foul! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 3
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Deception!!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange; Hulk; Sub-Mariner; Silver Surfer; Valkyrie; Hawkeye]; Black Knight (as a statue); Dormammu; Loki
Synopsis: Dr. Strange contacts the soul of the Black Knight, but the message is diverted and re-worded by the magicks of Dormammu and Loki, who want the Defenders to gather the pieces of the Evil Eye --a powerful weapon thought long destroyed-- for them.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #8 published September 1973
was [Avengers / Defenders War] Chapter 1: Deception!! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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Avengers #116

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Avengers [Vision; Scarlet Witch]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #116 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1973
was It's Avenger vs. Defender -- to the Death!! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Betrayal!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Avengers [Thor; Vision; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Scarlet Witch; Swordsman; Mantis; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]]; Wong; Loki; Dormammu; Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]; Valkyrie; Sub-Mariner [Namor]]; Black Knight [Dane Whitman]; Prester John (flashback); Human Torch [Johnny Storm] (flashback); Wyatt Wingfoot (flashback); Aragorn
Synopsis: Silver Surfer battles Vision and the Scarlet Witch atop a volcano for a piece of the weapon called The Evil Eye.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #116 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1973
was [Avengers / Defenders War] Chapter 2: Betrayal! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 19
Job Number: 1568Z
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Defenders #9

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange; Hulk; Sub-Mariner]; Avengers [Hawkeye; Iron Man]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #9 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1973
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Divide... and Conquer

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Steven Strange]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]; Valkyrie]; Black Knight [Dane Whitman]; Avengers [Swordsman; Vision; Scarlet Witch; Mantis; Iron Man; Thor; Black Panther; Captain America; Hawkeye]; Aragorn; Professor Martin Figueras
Synopsis: Iron Man fights Hawkeye and Dr. Strange fights Black Panther and Mantis.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #9 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1973
was [Avengers / Defenders War] Chapter 4: Divide... and Conquer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 19
Disclose Notes: Chapter 4, 5 and 6 of Defenders vs Avengers
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Avengers #117

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Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Captain America; Sub-Mariner; Sunfire
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #117 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1973
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Holocaust

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Avengers [Scarlet Witch; Vision; Hawkeye; Iron Man; Mantis; Black Panther; Swordsman; Captain America]; Defenders [Dr. Strange; Silver Surfer; Valkyrie; Sub-Mariner]; Loki; Dormammu; Aragorn; Sunfire; Black Knight [Dane Whitman]
Synopsis: The Swordsman fights Valkrie and Captain America fights the Sub-Mariner. Captain America and Sub-Mariner begin to realize that the two teams have been set up to fight each other by someone else.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #117 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1973
was [Avengers / Defenders War, Interlude] Holocaust [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 19
Job Number: 1642Z
Disclose Notes: Chapters 7 and 8 of Avengers/Defenders crossover.
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Defenders #10

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Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Hulk; Thor
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #10 published November 1973
was Break-Through! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Breakthrough!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk; Dr. Strange; Sub-Mariner; Valkyrie; Silver Surfer]; Avengers [Thor; Captain America; Iron Man; Scarlet Witch; Vision; Swordsman; Black Panther; Mantis; Haekeye]; Sunfire (in flashback); Dormammu; Loki (in flashback)
Synopsis: Thor battles Hulk and the Avengers and the Defenders unite to take on Dormammu and Loki.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #10 published November 1973
was [Avengers / Defenders War] Chapter 9: Breakthrough! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 19
Job Number: 1600Z
Disclose Notes: Chapter 9,10 Defenders vs Avengers.
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Avengers #118

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Avengers [Thor; Captain America; Scarlet Witch; Iron Man; Black Panther]; Defenders [Dr. Strange; Valkyrie; Hulk; Sub-Mariner]; Loki; Dormammu
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #118 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1973
was To the Death! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Wilson pencils as revealed on original art:

http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=1299025&GSub=171440

Original indexer credited Bob Brown.
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To the Death!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America; Thor; Scarlet Witch; Black Panther; Hawkeye; Iron Man; Swordsman; Vision; Mantis]; Defenders [Dr. Strange; Sub-Mariner; Hulk; Valkyrie; Silver Surfer]; SHIELD [Nick Fury; Countess Allegre de Fontaine; Dum Dum Dugan]; Dormammu; Loki; Watcher; Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; Thing; Human Torch; Invisible Girl] (Cameo); Spider-Man (Cameo); Inhumans [Black Bolt; Gorgon; Karnak] (Cameo); Power Man [Luke Cage] (Cameo); Ka-Zar (Cameo); Zabu (Cameo); Ghost Rider [Johnny Blaze] (Cameo); Man-Thing (Cameo); Dr. Doom (Cameo); Dracula (Cameo); Adam Warlock (Cameo); Thanos (Cameo)
Synopsis: The Avengers and the Defenders stop Dormammu's plan to invade their dimension.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #118 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1973
was [Avengers / Defenders War, Chapter 11] To the Death! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 19
Disclose Notes: Final chapter of the Avengers/Defenders crossover.
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Defenders #11

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Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange; Sub-Mariner; Hulk; Silver Surfer]; Chandu
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #11 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1973
was A God of Living Stone! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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A Dark and Stormy Knight

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange; Hulk; Valkyrie; Sub-Mariner; Silver Surfer]; Avengers [Hawkeye; Thor; Vision; Mantis; Swordsman; Black Panther]; SHIELD [Nick Fury]; Black Knight [Dane Whitman]; Temax; Prince John; King Richard the Lion-Hearted; Modred; Chandu; Prester John
Synopsis: The Defenders help restore the Black Knight to life after Enchangtress turned him to stone. They travel to the 12th century and the Black Knight decides to stay there.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #11 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1973
was [Avengers / Defenders War, Chapter 12] A Dark and Stormy Knight [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 19
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Defenders #12

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Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange; Hulk; Valkyrie]; Xemnu the Titan
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #12 [unnamed variant] published February 1974
was The Titan Strikes Again! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Romita's signature is on the original art. Info per Nick Caputo September 2012.
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The Titan Strikes Back!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk; Valkyrie; Dr. Strange]; Xemnu the Titan [also as Amos Moses]; Sub-Mariner (flashback); Enchantress (flashback); Aragorn; Wong
Synopsis: Xemnu the Titan returns and takes over a small town before being stopped by the Defenders.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #12 [unnamed variant] published February 1974
was The Titan Strikes Back! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 19
Disclose Notes: Dr. Strange gives Valkyrie Dragonfang, carved by Wizard Kahji-Da from the tusk of a beast he slew.
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Defenders #13

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Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk; Dr. Strange; Sub-Mariner]; Squadron Sinister [Hyperion; Whizzer; Dr. Spectrum]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #13 published May 1974
was The Squadron Sinister Strikes Again! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Joe Sinnott's records indicate he inked this cover, but Nick Caputo believes that is an error. Marvel Comics Index #3 lists Frank Giacoia as inker, as did the original indexer.
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For Sale: One Planet -- Slightly Used!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange; Hulk; Valkyrie; Sub-Mariner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Squadron Sinister [Hyperion; Whizzer; Dr. Spectrum]; Nebulon; Aragorn; Amphibians; Avengers [Captain America; Iron Man] (in flashback)
Synopsis: After deciding to go straight Nighthawk comes to the Defenders for assistance in helping stop the Squadron Sinister from destroying the planet for Nebulon.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #13 published May 1974
was For Sale: One Planet--Slightly Used! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 19
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Defenders #14

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Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]]; Nebulon
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #14 published July 1974
was Nebulon! The Man Who Bought the Earth! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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And Who Shall Inherit the Earth?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Sub-Mariner [Namor] (quits); Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond] (joins)]; Nebulon [also as Celestial Man]; Squadron Sinister [Hyperion; Whizzer; Dr.Spectrum]; Thor (flashback)
Synopsis: The Defenders stop the Squadron Sinister and Nebulon from destroying the Earth.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #14 published July 1974
was And Who Shall Inherit the Earth? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
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[untitled]

Blank Page(s)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Pages: 2
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The Marvel Essentials Library

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Avengers; Fantastic Four; Spider-Man; X-Men
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Marvel Essentials.
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Back Cover

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk; Sub-Mariner; Dr. Strange]; Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Hawkeye [Clint Barton]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #9 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1973
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover with blurb, image, price, ISBN, and UPC.

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