The Defenders #78
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Return of the Original Defenders!", the team—joined by Wasp and Yellowjacket—races to intercept a distress call from a military base during a cross-country flight, only to find themselves captured after stopping an attack. Meanwhile, Dr. Strange, Namor, and the Hulk embark on a separate mission to Tunnel-World to confront the Unnameable One. Written by Ed Hannigan and illustrated by Herb Trimpe with inks by Mike Esposito, this 1979 Marvel classic features dynamic art and a dual narrative that sets up a high-stakes clash across dimensions. The cover, penciled by Hannigan and inked by Bob McLeod, captures the tension of the moment.
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↩ Reprints [Marvel Hostess Ads] #41 (1979)
Reprinted in De Verdedigers #5 (1981), Les Défenseurs #3 (1981), Omega: The Unknown Classic #[nn] (2005), Essential Defenders #4 (2008), Marvel Masterworks: The Defenders #8 (2021)
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