Defenders #11

The Defenders assemble in force on this 2002 Marvel issue, with Namor standing front and center atop a rocky peak, flanked by Silver Surfer, the Hulk, Valkyrie, Nighthawk, Doctor Strange, and Firestar in a striking group composition — a reminder of just how much raw power this team commands. The story title "Vengeance!" promises high stakes, and Erik Larsen's cover art (inked by Larsen himself) gives the lineup a bold, dynamic energy that feels both classic and fresh. With Kurt Busiek and Larsen co-writing and Sal Buscema on interior inks, this is a creative team that clearly relishes bringing Marvel's non-team back to the spotlight.