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Cover: Rich Buckler & Al Milgrom

The Defenders #85

Jul 1980 · Marvel · 0.40 USD

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“Like a Proud Black Panther...”

In "Like a Proud Black Panther...", Hellcat delivers urgent news to the Black Panther at his New York consulate: the Defenders' investigation into the Mandrill has taken a dangerous turn, pointing back to Wakanda. With tensions high, the Black Panther and the Defenders barely escape a deadly trap set by their elusive foe. Written by Ed Hannigan and illustrated by Don Perlin and Jim Mooney, with colors by George Roussos and letters by Diana Albers, this 1980 issue features a cover by Rich Buckler and Al Milgrom.

writer Ed Hannigan · artist Don Perlin · artist, inker Jim Mooney · colorist George Roussos · letterer Diana Albers · cover Rich Buckler, Al Milgrom

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Cast · 11 characters

Black Panther Clea Doctor Strange Hulk Namor Nighthawk Omoro Patsy Walker Taku The Thing Valkyrie

Full credits

writer Ed Hannigan

artist Don Perlin

artist, inker Jim Mooney

colorist George Roussos

letterer Diana Albers

cover pencils Rich Buckler

cover inks Al Milgrom

Reprints

↩ Reprints [Marvel Hostess Ads] #48 (1980)

Reprinted in Les Défenseurs #5 (1982), Essential Defenders #4 (2008), Marvel Masterworks: The Defenders #8 (2021), Black Panther: Panther's Prey Omnibus #[nn] (2025)

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