The Defenders #144

A striking cover by Chris Warner sets a grim tone for this June 1985 installment of The New Defenders: a silver-skinned, shaven-headed woman stands triumphant amid a field of fallen teammates — including a blonde figure slumped at her feet and what appears to be a downed winged or armored hero — while a massive, shadowy entity looms ominously behind her against a turbulent violet sky. The header portraits hint at the broader cast caught up in whatever storm "Dragon Midnight" promises. Peter B. Gillis scripts with Don Perlin on interiors, making this a solid chapter from the title's mid-eighties run.