The Defenders #25

In "The Serpent Sheds Its Skin," the Defenders confront a growing threat as Power Man and the Son of Satan break free to track down the mastermind behind the Sons of the Serpent. With tension mounting, the team faces a chilling revelation when the Elf with a gun strikes down Tom and Linda Pritchett. Written by Steve Gerber and brought to life by Sal Buscema’s dynamic art, with Jack Abel’s inks and Petra G.’s colors, this 1975 issue delivers a gripping, character-driven mystery. The cover, a striking collaboration by Gil Kane, John Romita, and Frank Giacoia, captures the moment’s ominous intensity.