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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)
Editor(s): Roy Thomas (original editor); Len Wein (original editor); Archie Goodwin (original editor); Mark D. Beazley (collection editor); Michael Short (assistant collection editor); Jennifer Grünwald (associate collection editor); Jeff Youngquist (senior editor special projects)
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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
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia; John Romita (retouches on Silver Surfer figure)
Colorist(s): Tom Smith
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 3
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Giant-Size Defenders #1

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane; John Romita (Silver Surfer)
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Tony Isabella
Penciller(s): Jim Starlin
Inker(s): Al Milgrom
Letterer(s): Dave Hunt
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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! [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

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Lee
Penciller(s): Jack Kirby
Inker(s): Dick Ayers
Letterer(s): Art Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Hulk
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!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Everett
Penciller(s): Bill Everett
Inker(s): Bill Everett
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Sub-Mariner
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!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Ditko (Plot); Dennis O'Neil (Dialogue)
Penciller(s): Steve Ditko
Inker(s): Steve Ditko
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Dr. Strange
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!

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Englehart
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema
Inker(s): Sal Buscema
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): John Buscema
Inker(s): Mike Esposito; John Romita (retouches)
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1974
was Panic at the Earth's Core! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Panic Beneath the Earth!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (layouts); Klaus Janson (finished art)
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; 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 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1974
was Panic Beneath the Earth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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Defenders #16

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Mike Esposito?; Frank Giacoia?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1974
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Alpha, The Ultimate Mutant!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema
Inker(s): Mike Esposito
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino (page 1); Charlotte Jetter
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephan Strange]; Valkyrie]; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Brotherhood of Evil Mutants [Magneto; Blob; Unus; Lorelei; Mastermind]; Alpha the Ultimate Mutant; Aragorn
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 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1974
was Alpha, the Ultimate Mutant! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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Giant-Size Defenders #2

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephan 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!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Penciller(s): Gil Kane (layouts/breakdrowns); Klaus Janson (finished art)
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): Dave Hunt
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ron Wilson?
Inker(s): Al Milgrom?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephan Strange]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Power Man [Luke Cage]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #17 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1974
was The One, the Only Power Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Power Play!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema
Inker(s): Dan Green
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino (p.1); Annette Kewecki (pp.2-18)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Valkyrie; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephan Strange]]; Aragorn; Pennysworth; Walter Cronkite; Power Man [Luke Cage]; Wrecking Crew [Wrecker; Piledriver; Bulldozer; Thunderball]
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 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1974
was Power Play! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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Defenders #18

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Dave Cockrum
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1974
was The Defenders on a Rampage! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Rampage!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema
Inker(s): Dan Green
Letterer(s): Dave Hunt
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1974
was Rampage! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 17
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Defenders #19

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1975
was Doomball! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Doomball!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein (Plot); Chris Claremont (script)
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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 [U.S. Cover Price] 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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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jim Starlin
Inker(s): Jim Starlin; John Romita? (retouches on Thing figure)
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thing, Dr. Strange
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]
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Pages: 1
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Death-Song of Destiny!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): George Tuska
Inker(s): Mike Esposito
Letterer(s): Artie Simek
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thing, Dr. Strange
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)]
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Pages: 18
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Marvel Two-In-One #7

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): John Romita
Inker(s): John Romita; Tony Mortellaro?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thing, Valkyrie
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]
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Pages: 1
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Name That Doom!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema
Inker(s): Mike Esposito
Letterer(s): Joe Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Thing, Valkyrie
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)]
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Pages: 17
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Defenders #20

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane?
Inker(s): John Romita
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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...!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (layouts); Vince Colletta (finished art)
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema
Inker(s): Sal Trapani
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ron Wilson?
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber (Co-Plot, Script); Jim Starlin (Co-Plot); Len Wein (Co-Plot)
Penciller(s): Jim Starlin (layouts); Dan Adkins (finished art); Don Newton (finished art); Jim Mooney (finished art)
Inker(s): Dan Adkins; Don Newton; Jim Mooney
Letterer(s): Charlotte Jetter; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Mike Esposito?; Frank Giacoia?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber; Don McGregor (Plot-assist); Roger Slifer (Plot-assist)
Penciller(s): Don Heck
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Letterer(s): Gaspar Galadino (p.1); Dave Hunt (pp.2-29)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man; Nighthawk
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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Pages: 1
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Anybody Here Know a Guy Named Meteor Man?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gerry Conway
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man, Nighthawk
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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Miscellaneous
Pages: 18
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Marvel Team-Up #34

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man, Valkyrie
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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Pages: 1
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Beware the Death Crusade!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gerry Conway
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (layouts); Vince Colletta (finished art)
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Letterer(s): Dave Hunt
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Spider-Man, Valkyrie
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

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Al Milgrom
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch, Dr. Strange
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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Pages: 1
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Blood Church

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gerry Conway
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (layouts); Vince Colletta (finished art)
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Letterer(s): Charlotte Jetter [as Charlotte J.]
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Human Torch, Dr. Strange
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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Miscellaneous
Pages: 18
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Defenders #22

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Joe Sinnott
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (layouts); Mike Esposito (finished art)
Inker(s): Mike Esposito
Letterer(s): Charlotte Jetter [as C. Jetter]
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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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Miscellaneous
Pages: 18
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Defenders #23

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane (signed)
Inker(s): Klaus Janson (signed)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Valkyrie; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]]
Reprinting
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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Pages: 1
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...the Snakes Shall Inherit the Earth!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Letterer(s): June Braverman [as Junie B.]; Gaspar Saladino (page 3); typeset (page 9)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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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Miscellaneous
Pages: 18
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Defenders #24

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Klaus Janson; John Romita (Hulk head only)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema
Inker(s): Bob McLeod
Letterer(s): Tom Orzechowski
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia; John Romita (retouches on Hulk and Power Man heads)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema
Inker(s): Jack Abel
Letterer(s): Ray Holloway
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Roy Thomas
Penciller(s): Ron Wilson?
Inker(s): Al Milgrom
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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)
Credits
Writer(s): Gerry Conway (Co-Plot); Roger Slifer (Co-Plot); Len Wein (Co-Plot); Chris Claremont (Co-Plot); Scott Edelman (Co-Plot); Steve Gerber (Co-Plot and Script)
Penciller(s): Don Heck
Inker(s): Jim Mooney (pages 2-7); Mike Esposito (figures; Pages 1,8-44); Dave Hunt (backgrounds; pages 1, 8-44)
Letterer(s): Artie Simek (pp.2, 8-10); Dave Hunt (pp.1, 3-7, 11-32)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): John Romita
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (layouts); Vince Colletta (finished art)
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino (p.1 only); Karen Mantlo
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): John Romita
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (layouts); Vince Colletta (finished art)
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Letterer(s): Joe Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ron Wilson
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; 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)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (layouts/breakdowns); Frank Giacoia (Finished Art); John Tartaglione (Finished Art)
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia; John Tartaglione
Letterer(s): Joe Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ron Wilson?
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]; Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie]; Badoon
Reprinting
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)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema (layouts); Vince Colletta (finished art)
Inker(s): Vince Colletta
Letterer(s): John Costanza
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ron Wilson?
Inker(s): Mike Esposito
Letterer(s): Dan Crespi
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Mantlo
Penciller(s): Sam Grainger
Inker(s): Jack Abel
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino (p.1 only); Karen Mantlo
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
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): ?
Penciller(s): Gene Colan
Inker(s): Tom Palmer
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Howard the Duck
Character(s): Howard the Duck; Defenders [Dr. Strange [Stephen Strange]; Valkyrie; Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]; Spider-Man (vignette)
Reprinting
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]
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Pages: 1
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The Duck and the Defenders

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Gerber
Penciller(s): Sal Buscema
Inker(s): Klaus Janson
Letterer(s): Joe Rosen
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Howard the Duck
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)]
From Content Item: FlagMarvel Treasury Edition #12 [Regular] published October 1976
was The Duck and the Defenders [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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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)
Credits
Penciller(s): Gene Colan
Inker(s): Tom Palmer
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Howard the Duck
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)]
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Pages: 1
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Back Cover

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ron Wilson?
Inker(s): Al Milgrom?
Colorist(s): Tom Smith
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Defenders
Character(s): Defenders [Dr. Strange; Hulk; Nighthawk]; Power Man [Luke Cage]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Defenders #17 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1974
was The One, the Only Power Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1

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