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Issue: Essential Defenders #2
Publication Date: January 2006
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Issues: #2 of 7 Issues
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
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On Sale Date: 2006
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Pages: 604
ISBN: 0785121501
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Price: $27.25 CAD
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Content Items: 62 (30 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]

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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk; Dr. Strange; Sub-Mariner; Silver Surfer]
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From Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Defenders #1 published July 1974
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Table of Contents

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Giant-Size Defenders #1

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]]
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From Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Defenders #1 published July 1974
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Way They Were!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Steven Strange]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Valkyrie]; Clea; Wong; Mister Rasputin
Synopsis: Valkyrie learns the origins of the Hulk, Namor and Dr. Strange and the Defenders stop Rasputin.
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From Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Defenders #1 published July 1974
was The Way They Were! [Prologue] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: Nine new pages around 3 reprints of Hulk, Sub-Mariner and Dr. Strange stories.
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Banished to Outer Space

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Hulk [Bruce Banner] (Brief Origin); Thunderbolt Ross; Rick Jones
Synopsis: The military captures Rick and Ross convinces him that they need the Hulk to test a new experimental rocket for national security. Rick tricks the jade giant into the capsule but once it is shot into space, he realizes that Ross deceived him to get rid of his foe. Rick overrides the programming and returns the rocket to earth but not before Banner (he transformed back to his human form when the rocket came into view of the sun) is doused with further radiation. The Hulk is now unable to revert to his human form and is under Rick's control but only while Rick remains awake.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Incredible Hulk #3 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1962
was Banished to Outer Space [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 11
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Bird of Prey!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Clea (Host); Valkyrie (host); Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Princess Fen
Synopsis: Sub-Mariner fights nazi planes.
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From Content Item: FlagSub-Mariner #41 published August 1955
was Bird of Prey! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 4
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To Catch a Magician!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Clea (host); Valkyrie (host); Dr. Strange [Dr. Stephen Strange]; Mister Rasputin
Synopsis: Mr. Rasputin, descendant of the original, amasses magical & scientific knowledge in his goal of world domination. Sensing an evil presence Strange finds Rasputin who soon realizes he cannot match Strange's magic and shoots him. A hospitalized Strange informs the police about Rasputin but when they fail to find him Strange realizes he may have taken refuge at his sanctum! As Strange investigates a hit-man Rasputin hired enters the hospital to finish the job. Strange emerges victorious erasing all memory of magic from Rasputin and forcing he & his henchman to confess their crimes to the police.
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From Content Item: FlagStrange Tales #145 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1966
was To Catch a Magician! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 10
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The Dynamic Defenders!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd]]
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From Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Defenders #1 published July 1974
was The Dynamic Defenders! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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Defenders #15

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk]; Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [Magneto; Blob; Unus]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #15 [unnamed variant] published September 1974
was Panic at the Earth's Core! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Panic Beneath the Earth!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Pennysworth; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [Magneto; Mastermind; Unus; Blob; Lorelei]; Avengers [Vision; Thor; Captain America] (flashback); Alpha the Ultimate Mutant
Synopsis: The Defenders battle against the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. During the battle Magneto finishes his creation of Alpha the Ultimate Mutant.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #15 [unnamed variant] published September 1974
was Panic Beneath the Earth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 18
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Defenders #16

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Professor X; Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [Magneto; Blob]; Alpha the Ultimate Mutant
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #16 [unnamed variant] published October 1974
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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Alpha, the Ultimate Mutant!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie]; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [Magneto; Blob; Unus; Lorelei; Mastermind]; Alpha the Ultimate Mutant; Aragorn
Synopsis: Magneto creates Alpha the Ultimate Mutant, who turns the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants into infants.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #16 [unnamed variant] published October 1974
was Alpha, the Ultimate Mutant! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 18
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Giant-Size Defenders #2

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie]; Son of Satan [Daimon Hellstrom]; Satannish
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From Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Defenders #2 published October 1974
was From Hell It Came-- To Seek Out the Son of Satan! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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H... as in Hulk... Hell... and Holocaust!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Aragorn; Son of Satan [Daimon Hellstrom]; Asmodeus; Satannish; Laurox the Lecherous; Mechanoid (Robot Soldier)
Synopsis: The Defenders, with the help of the Son of Satan, stop Asmodeus and Satannish.
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From Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Defenders #2 published October 1974
was H...as in Hulk...Hell...and Holocaust! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 30
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Defenders #17

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Power Man [Luke Cage]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #17 [unnamed variant] published November 1974
was The One, the Only Power Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Power Play!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]]; Aragorn; Pennysworth; Walter Cronkite; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Wrecking Crew [Wrecker; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Thunderball]
Synopsis: The Defenders try to stop the Wrecking Crew from destroying a skyscraper that is owned by Kyle Richmond.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #17 [unnamed variant] published November 1974
was Power Play! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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Defenders #18

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Wrecking Crew [Wrecker; Bulldozer; Piledriver; Thunderball]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #18 [unnamed variant] published December 1974
was The Defenders on a Rampage! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Rampage!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Wrecking Crew [Wrecker; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Thunderball]; Thor (Flashback; Cameo); Nameless One (Flashback; Cameo)
Synopsis: The Defenders battle the Wrecking Crew for possession of the Gamma Bomb.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #18 [unnamed variant] published December 1974
was Rampage! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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Defenders #19

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Wrecking Crew [Wrecker; Bulldozer; Thunderball [Dr. Franklin]; Piledriver]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #19 [unnamed variant] published January 1975
was Doomball! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Doomball!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Wrecking Crew [Wrecker; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Thunderball [Dr. Franklin]]; Pennyworth (Flashback); Joey
Synopsis: After taking the Gamma Bomb from the Wrecking Crew, the Defenders have to figure out how to defuse it.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #19 [unnamed variant] published January 1975
was Doomball! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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Marvel Two-In-One #6

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thing [Ben Grimm]; Dr. Strange [Dr. Stephen Strange]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Two-in-One #6 published November 1974
was Death Be Thy Destiny! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Death-Song of Destiny!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Dr. Strange [Dr. Stephen Strange]; Clea; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Mrs. Coogan; Wong; Renee Goldenberg; Sheldon Goldenberg; Alvin Denton; Nick Cromer; Duff Coogan; Yancy Street Gang
Synopsis: A mysterious woman is struck by a subway train, releasing the mystic power to bystanders to reveal their destiny.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Two-in-One #6 published November 1974
was Death-Song of Destiny! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 18
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Marvel Two-In-One #7

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thing [Ben Grimm]; Valkyrie; Executioner
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Two-in-One #7 published January 1975
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Name That Doom!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Valkyrie; Aragorn; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Dr. Strange [Dr. Stephen Strange]; Clea (flashback); Executioner; Enchantress [Amora]; Alvin Denton; Nick Cromer (Flashback; Cameo); Duff Coogan (Flashback; Cameo); Sheldon Goldenberg (Flashback; Cameo); Renee Goldenberg (Flashback; Cameo)
Synopsis: The Thing and Valkyrie stop Enchantress and the Executioner. The Thing saves the world with a supernatural harmonica.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Two-in-One #7 published January 1975
was Name That Doom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 17
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Defenders #20

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Nameless Ones
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #20 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1975
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Woman She Was...!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Thing [Ben Grimm]; Executioner; Enchantress [Amora]; Alvin Denton; Clea (in flashback); Van Nyborg; Sister Celestia [Celestia Denton]; Nameless Ones
Synopsis: The Thing and the Defenders battle the Nameless Ones and Van Nyborg.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #20 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1975
was The Woman She Was...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
Disclose Notes: Continues from Marvel Two-In-One #7
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Defenders #21

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #21 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1975
was Beware the Black Rain! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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Enter: The Headmen!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Thing [Ben Grimm] (Cameo); Headmen [Gorilla-Man [Arthur Nagan]; Jerold Morgan; Chondu the Mystic]; Mrs. Lafferty; Trixie Starr; Clea
Synopsis: The Headmen unleash a wave of madness over the city to distract everyone while they commit jewel robberies.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #21 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1975
was Enter: The Headmen! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 18
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Giant-Size Defenders #3

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Valkyrie (Inset only)]; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Grandmaster
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From Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Defenders #3 published January 1975
was When the Grandmaster Plays-- the Prize Is Earth! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Games Godlings Play!

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Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Sub-Mariner [Namor]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie]; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Grandmaster; Kang (in flashback); Avengers [Goliath; Iron Man; Captain America; Thor] (in flashback); Squadron Sinister [Hyperion; Dr. Spectrum; Whizzer; Nighthawk] (in flashback); Dr. Doom (in flashback); Nick Fury (in flashback); Prime Mover; Aragorn; Takkor; Grott, the Man-Slayer; Korvac
Synopsis: The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth. The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins.
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From Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Defenders #3 published January 1975
was Games Godlings Play! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 32
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Giant-Size Defenders #4

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Squadron Sinister [Hyperion; Whizzer; Dr. Spectrum]; Yellowjacket [Dr. Hank Pym]
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From Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Defenders #4 published April 1975
was Once More... The Squadron Sinister! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Too Cold a Night for Dying!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Trixie Starr [also as Trish Starr]; Dr. James Wynter; Yellowjacket [Dr. Hank Pym]; Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]; Egghead; Aragorn; Squadron Sinister [Hyperion; Whizzer; Dr. Spectrum]
Synopsis: The Defenders and Yellowjacket are on the trail of Egghead, who planted a bomb in the car of Kyle Richmond and injured both Richmond and Trixie Starr.
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From Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Defenders #4 published April 1975
was Too Cold a Night For Dying! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 30
Disclose Notes: Trish Starr loses her left arm. McGregor and Slifer credits from the letters page to Giant-Size Defenders #5.
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Marvel Team-Up #33

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Meteor Man [Norton G. Fester]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Team-Up #33 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1975
was Anybody Remember a Guy Named... Meteor Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Anybody Here Know a Guy Named Meteor Man?

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Meteor Man [Norton G. Fester]; Bill Gordon (in flashback); Jeremiah; Warden Ivan Carmichael
Synopsis: Nighthawk is attacked by Meteor Man. Nighthawk teams up with Spiderman but once he learns the history of Meteor Man he decides he doesn't want to help capture him.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Team-Up #33 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1975
was Anybody Here Know a Guy Named Meteor Man? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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Marvel Team-Up #34

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Valkyrie; Meteor Man [Norton G. Fester]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Team-Up #34 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1975
was And Meteor Man Makes Three! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Beware the Death Crusade!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Meteor Man [Norton G. Fester]; Valkyrie; Aragorn; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Jeremiah
Synopsis: Valkyrie helps Spider-Man capture the Meteor Man.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Team-Up #34 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1975
was Beware the Death Crusade! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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Marvel Team-Up #35

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Dr. Strange [Dr. Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Jeremiah
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Team-Up #35 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1975
was Blood Church! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Blood Church

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Dr. Strange [Dr. Stephen Strange]; Human Torch [Johnny Storm]; Clea; Jeremiah; Valkyrie; Warden Ivan Charmichael
Synopsis: Dr. Strange and the Human Torch save Valkyrie from Jeremiah.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Team-Up #35 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1975
was Blood Church! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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Defenders #22

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Sons of the Serpent
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #22 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1975
was The Sons of the Serpent Strike! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Fangs of Fire and Blood!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Ginny; Harold Holliman; Elena; Elena's baby; Wong; Clea; Sons of the Serpent; Amos Ferret; Mrs. Washington
Synopsis: Valkyrie learns about life among the poor while Nighthawk discovers he'd rather spend time with the Defenders than with his old crowd. The Sons of the Serpent begin to terrorize the poor.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #22 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1975
was Fangs of Fire and Blood! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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Defenders #23

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #23 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1975
was ...And the Snakes Shall Inherit the Earth! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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...the Snakes Shall Inherit the Earth!

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Letterer(s): typeset (page 9)
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]]; Elena; Elena's baby; Sons of the Serpent; Aragorn; Yellowjacket [Dr. Hank Pym]; Wong; Clea; Jack Norriss; Harold Holliman
Synopsis: Sons of the Serpent reveal their agenda and battle the Defenders, capturing Dr. Strange, Valkyrie, Yellowjacket and Nighthawk.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #23 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1975
was ..the Snakes Shall Inherit the Earth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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Defenders #24

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Yellowjacket [Hank Pym]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Son of Satan [Diamon Hellstrom]]; Sons of the Serpent
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #24 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1975
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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-- In the Jaws of the Serpent!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Yellowjacket [Hank Pym]; Son of Satan [Daimon Hellstrom]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Silver Surfer [Norrin Radd] (cameo); Sub-Mariner [Namor] (cameo); Hawkeye [Clint Barton] (cameo)]; Sons of the Serpent; Clea; Wong; Jack Norriss; Elena
Synopsis: With most of the Defenders captured by the Sons of the Serpent, Clea recruits more heroes to help stop the Sons of the Serpent.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #24 [U.S. Cover Price] published June 1975
was --In the Jaws of the Serpent! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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Defenders #25

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Son of Satan [Daimon Hellstrom]]; Sons of the Serpent
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #25 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1975
was Three Stand Beside Them! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Serpent Sheds its Skin

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Yellowjacket [Dr. Hank Pym]; Daredevil [Matt Murdock]; Son of Satan [Daimon Hellstrom]; Power Man [Luke Cage]]; Sons of the Serpent; Clea; Tom Pritchett; Linda Pritchett; Elf with a gun; J.C. Pennysworth; Jack Norriss
Synopsis: Son of Satan and Power Man free the rest of the Defenders and follow the clues to find the person behind the Sons of the Serpent organization. The Elf with a gun kills Tom and Linda Pritchett.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #25 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1975
was The Serpent Sheds Its Skin [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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Giant-Size Defenders #5

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Guardians of the Galaxy [Charlie-27; Yondu; Vance Astro; Martinex]; Eelar
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From Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Defenders #5 published July 1975
was Side by Side with the Guardians of the Galaxy! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Eelar Moves in Mysterious Ways!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Aragorn; Eelar; Guardians of the Galaxy [Charlie-27; Vance Astro; Yondu; Martinex]; Squadron Sinister [Hyperion; Dr. Spectrum] (in flashback); Trish Starr (in flashback); Vance Astrovik; Milton Childs
Synopsis: The Guardians of the Galaxy are stranded in the present and help the Defenders against Eelar.
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From Content Item: FlagGiant-Size Defenders #5 published July 1975
was Eelar Moves in Mysterious Ways! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 32
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Defenders #26

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Guardians of the Galaxy [Martinex; Vance Astro; Charlie-27; Yondu]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #26 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1975
was Savage Time! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Savage Time!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]]; Jack Norriss; Aragorn; Guardians of the Galaxy [Charlie-27; Martinex; Vance Astro; Yondu]; Vance Astrovik; Killraven (in flashback); Badoon; Captain America (in flashback); Thing (in flashback); Killraven (Cameo)
Synopsis: The Defenders travel to the future while helping the Guardians of the Galaxy return to their time.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #26 [U.S. Cover Price] published August 1975
was Savage Time! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
Disclose Notes: Retells the events between the current time and the future of the Guardians of the Galaxy.
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Defenders #27

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]]; Badoon
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #27 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1975
was Three Worlds to Conquer! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Three Worlds to Conquer!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie]; Badoon; Guardians of the Galaxy [Martinex; Charlie-27; Vance Astro; Yondu]; Jack Norriss
Synopsis: In an attack on the Guardians of the Galaxy by the Badoon, two Defenders and two Guardians are transported across the galaxy: Vance Astro and Valkyrie to one planet, Yondu and Hulk to another.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #27 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1975
was Three Worlds to Conquer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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Defenders #28

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Badoon; Starhawk
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #28 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1975
was Enter: Starhawk! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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My Mother, the Badoon!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Guardians of the Galaxy [Vance Astro; Charlie-27; Yondu; Martinex; Starhawk]; Badoon
Synopsis: Nighthawk, Charlie-27 and Martinex are captured by the Badoon. Starhawk helps Vance Astro and Valkyrie return to Earth. Hulk and Yondu are forced to enter the Super-Death Sweepstakes.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #28 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1975
was My Mother, The Badoon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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Defenders #29

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie]; Badoon
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #29 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1975
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Let My Planet Go!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Guardians of the Galaxy [Charlie-27; Martinex; Yondu; Vance Astro; Starhawk]; Badoon; Jack Norriss
Synopsis: The Defenders help the Guardians of the Galaxy escape from the Badoon and return to Earth.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #29 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1975
was Let My Planet Go! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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Defenders #30

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie]; Tapping Tommy
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #30 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1975
was Theatre of Fear! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Gold Diggers of Fear!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Valkyrie]; Wong; Tapping Tommy; Hodges
Synopsis: Dr. Strange receives a message from Nighthawk telling Strange that he is being held captive by Tapping Tommy. Dr. Strange and the rest of the Defenders rush to his aid.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #30 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1975
was Gold Diggers of Fear! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
Job Number: JV120
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Marvel Treasury Edition #12

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

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Howard the Duck; Defenders [Dr.Strange; Nighthawk; Valkyrie; Hulk]; Sitting Bullseye; Tillie the Hun; Spanker; Black Hole; Dr. Angst; Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Mary-Jane Watson; Beverly Switzler
Synopsis: While Dr. Strange tries to send Howard the Duck back to his home the Defenders are attacked by Dr. Angst and his minions.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #12 [Regular] published October 1976
was Prologue: Five Villains in Search of a Plot! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #12 [Regular] published October 1976
was The Duck and the Defenders [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 27
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back cover to Marvel Treasury Edition #12

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Howard the Duck; Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie]
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #12 [Regular] published October 1976
was Get Down, America! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1
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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 [Dr. Strange; Hulk; Nighthawk]; Power Man [Luke Cage]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #17 [unnamed variant] published November 1974
was The One, the Only Power Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1

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