The Defenders #53

The cover by George Pérez and Bob Wiacek crackles with energy as a powerful female figure — the Red Guardian reborn — erupts in a blaze of light at the center, arms raised triumphantly while the Hulk and Valkyrie are knocked sprawling at her feet. The cover copy poses the burning question: will this reborn Red Guardian stand as friend or foe to Marvel's most unconventional team? It's a striking November 1977 entry in the Defenders' run, setting up "The Power Principle" with real dramatic punch.