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Issue: Avengers / Defenders War #[nn]
Publication Date: May 2002
 
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
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Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
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Indicia Publisher: Marvel Comics
On Sale Date: 03/20/2002
Volume: 1
Pages: 132
ISBN: 0785108440
UPC/EAN: 978078510844351495
Price: $23.95 CAD
$14.95 USD
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Content Items: 21 (14 stories, 1 cover)
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Disclose Notes: This volume reprints The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #115-118 and The Defenders (Marvel, 1972 series) #8-11.
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: cardstock cover
Binding: trade paperback
Publishing Format: collected edition
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[untitled]

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Genres: superhero
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In Issue: FlagAvengers #11 [Standard Cover] published May 2011
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): (Avengers #115): Scarlet Witch; Thor; Iron Man; Captain America; a Troll King; (Defenders #8): Dr. Strange; Silver Surfer; Hawkeye; Valkyrie; Red Ghost
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #8 published September 1973
was Mind-Slaves of the Red Ghost! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagThe Avengers #115 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1973
was They Lurk Below! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Prologue

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
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

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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 reworded 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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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Silver Surfer; Vision; Scarlet Witch
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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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Chapter 2: Betrayal

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Avengers [Captain America; Iron Man; Thor; Vision; Scarlet Witch; Black Panther; Swordsman; Mantis]; Wong; Dormammu; Loki; Defenders [Dr. Strange; Hulk; Sub-Mariner; Silver Surfer; Valkyrie; Hawkeye]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm] (cameo flashback); Prester John (cameo flashback); Wyatt Wingfoot (cameo flashback)
Synopsis: As the Avengers try to contact Dr. Strange about the Black Knight, they are rebuffed three times. Using his magic, Dr. Strange determines where the six pieces of the Evil Eye are located, and the Defenders take flight to get them. Fearing Asgard might come to harm due to Dormammu’s plan, Loki then contacts the Avengers and informs them of the Defenders’ goal, leaving out his and Dormammu’s role in the game. The Avengers then split up to stop the Defenders.
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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: 10
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Silver Surfer vs. Vision and the Scarlet Witch Chapter 3

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Silver Surfer; Vision; Scarlet Witch
Synopsis: On the island of Rurutu, the Silver Surfer searches for the Evil Eye piece in a nearby volcano. He accidentally triggers an eruption as the Avengers quinjet flies by, harming Wanda. The Vision takes the fight to the Surfer, enraged by Wanda’s injuries. The Surfer takes the Eye piece and speeds off to warn Dr. Strange and the other Defenders about the Avengers.
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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: 9
Disclose Notes: Rurutu is where the Vision and Scarlet Witch will spend their honeymoon after they are married in Giant-Size Avengers #4.
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Hulk; Sub-Mariner; Dr. Strange; Hawkeye; Iron Man
Reprinting
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 Chapter 4

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Silver Surfer; Dr. Strange; the Black Knight (as a statue); Loki; the Avengers [Captain America; Iron Man; Thor; Vision; Scarlet Witch; Black Panther; Swordsman; Mantis]
Synopsis: The Silver Surfer informs Dr. Strange of the Avengers’ quest to stop the Defenders. Dr. Strange uses his magic and finds the Avengers have been tainted by Loki and the Swordsman. As Dr. Strange warns the Defenders to the Avengers’ threat, the Vision and Scarlet Witch radio the other Avengers to warn them of the Defenders’ potential savagery.
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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: 3
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Iron Man vs. Hawkeye Chapter 5

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Iron Man; Hawkeye; Valkyrie; Dr. Strange
Synopsis: After taking in Dr. Strange’s warning and kissing Valkyrie against her will, it’s the Battling Bowman vs. the Golden Avenger in Monterey, Mexico. Due to a combination of cunning, skill and luck, Hawkeye gets away with the Eye piece.
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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: 8
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Dr. Strange vs. The Black Panther and Mantis Chapter 6

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Dr. Strange; The Black Panther; Mantis
Synopsis: Over a farm in Indiana, Dr. Strange locates his piece of the Eye, and tries to be off without physical violence but is continually thwarted by Mantis and the Black Panther. Finally, he unleashes a small portion of his power to take out the two Avengers.
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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: 8
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sub-Mariner; Captain America; Sunfire; (vignettes): Black Panther; Scarlet Witch; Vision; Thor; Iron Man
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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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Pages: 1
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Holocaust

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Loki; Dormammu; Silver Surfer (cameo); Scarlet Witch (cameo); Vision (cameo); Mantis (cameo); Black Panther (cameo); Dr. Strange (cameo); Iron Man (cameo); Hawkeye (cameo)
Synopsis: Dormammu suddenly realizes the Avengers are attempting to thwart his plans by defeating the Defenders, and Loki fears his betrayal of the Dark Lord.
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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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Pages: 2
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Swordsman vs. Valkyrie Chapter 7

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Swordsman; Valkyrie
Synopsis: It's steel versus steel as the Swordsman and the Valkyrie duel in a Nazi castle in Bolivia for a piece of the Evil Eye.
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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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Pages: 8
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Captain America vs. Sub-Mariner Chapter 8

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Captain America; Sub-Mariner; Sunfire; Dr. Strange (flashback); Black Knight (flashback; as a statue)
Synopsis: It's World War II all over again as Captain America and the Sub-Mariner battle for the Eye in Japan. However, Sunfire, Japan's protector, takes a grim view of the two heroes battling in his land and takes the Eye for himself. Cap and Namor are then forced into a truce to get the Eye back and find they may have been deceived into fighting.
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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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Pages: 8
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Hulk; Thor; (vignettes): Hulk; Dr. Strange; Sub-Mariner; Valkyrie; Silver Surfer; Hawkeye
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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! Chapter 9

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thor; Hulk; the Avengers [Captain America; Iron Man; Vision; Scarlet Witch; Black Panther; Swordsman; Mantis] (cameo); the Defenders [Dr. Strange; Sub-Mariner; Valkyrie; Silver Surfer; Hawkeye] (cameo)
Synopsis: It’s the Hulk versus Thor in a no-holds barred fight that threatens to destroy Los Angeles until the battle is stopped by the Avengers and the Defenders uniting together.
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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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Pages: 10
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United We Stand! Chapter 10

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): the Avengers [Captain America; Iron Man; Thor; Vision; Scarlet Witch; Black Panther; Swordsman; Mantis]; the Defenders [Hulk; Dr. Strange; Sub-Mariner; Valkyrie; Silver Surfer; Hawkeye]; Asti, the All-Seeing; Dormammu
Synopsis: As the Sub-Mariner arrives with his piece of the Eye to Dr. Strange’s home, he brings visitors with him: the Avengers. Before a new battle breaks out, the two teams talk to each other and realize they been manipulated. They then journey to Los Angeles to stop Hulk and Thor’s battle. As they assemble the six pieces of the Eye, it is taken by Asti, a servant of Dormammu. Suddenly the Earth changes, humans begin to turn to monsters, and Dormammu lays claim to Earth. Only the Avengers and the Defenders together can stop him.
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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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Pages: 9
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): (Avengers #118): Dormammu; Loki; the Avengers [Captain America; Iron Man; Thor; Scarlet Witch]; the Defenders [Hulk; Dr. Strange; Sub-Mariner; Valkyrie]; (Defenders #11): [Dr. Strange; Hulk; Sub-Mariner; Silver Surfer]
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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]
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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To the Death!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Loki; Dormammu; the Avengers [Captain America; Iron Man; Thor; Vision; Scarlet Witch; Black Panther; Swordsman; Mantis]; the Defenders [Hulk; Dr. Strange; Sub-Mariner; Valkyrie; Silver Surfer; Hawkeye]; Nick Fury (cameo); SHIELD (cameo); Countess Valentina Allegro De Fontaine (cameo); Dum-Dum Dugan (cameo); The Watcher (cameo); The Mindless Ones (cameo); The Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; Human Torch; Thing; Medusa] (cameo); Spider-Man (cameo); Inhumans [Black Bolt; Gorgon; Triton] (cameo); Luke Cage (cameo); Ka-Zar (cameo); Zabu (cameo); Ghost Rider (cameo); Man-Thing (cameo); Dr. Doom (cameo); Dracula (cameo); Adam Warlock (cameo); Thanos (cameo)
Synopsis: It’s all-out war as the combined teams of the Avengers and the Defenders take the battle to Dormammu’s dimension. The threat of Dormammu is felt all over the Earth, as more of humanity is transformed into monsters, with Earth’s other heroes barely holding their own. The Avengers and the Defenders must succeed in defeating Dormammu quickly before the changes on Earth become permanent.
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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)]
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Pages: 19
Disclose Notes: Although not named, this is chapter 11.
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A Dark and Stormy Knight Chapter 12

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): the Defenders [Hulk; Dr. Strange; Sub-Mariner; Valkyrie; Silver Surfer; Hawkeye]; the Black Knight; Mordred; King Richard; Prince John; Prester John; Loki (cameo); the Avengers [Captain America; Iron Man; Thor; Vision; Scarlet Witch; Black Panther; Swordsman; Mantis] (cameo); Nick Fury (cameo); SHIELD (cameo)
Synopsis: Using the Evil Eye, the Defenders journey to the 12th century to the Crusades, and find the Black Knight among the living again. They join him for a battle against enlarged, mystically-created Gnomes. The Black Knight elects to stay in the past and the Defenders return to their proper time and go their own ways.
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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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Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: This is the final chapter of the tale.

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