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Cover: Ed Hannigan & Bob McLeod

The Defenders #78

Dec 1979 · Marvel · 0.40 USD
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“The Return of the Original Defenders!”

In "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.

writer Ed Hannigan · artist Herb Trimpe · artist, inker Mike Esposito · colorist Ben Sean · letterer Clem Robins · cover Ed Hannigan, Bob McLeod

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artist, inker Mike Esposito
colorist Ben Sean
letterer Clem Robins
cover pencils Ed Hannigan
cover inks Bob McLeod

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While traveling from Las Vegas to New York, the Defenders, along with Wasp and Yellowjacket, intercept a distress call from a military base. When they land they thwart the attack but are later captured. At the same time, Dr. Strange, Namor and the Hulk travel to Tunnel-World to tackle the menace of the Unnameable One.

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