The Defenders #89

In "A Death in the Family!", the Defenders face personal upheaval as Hellcat grapples with the loss of her mother, Dorthy Walker, while Nighthawk’s life is upended by the IRS seizing his assets. The team gathers for Dorthy’s funeral and, left without a base, temporarily relocates to her old suburban home. Written by David Anthony Kraft, Ed Hannigan, Mark Gruenwald, and Steven Grant, with art by Don Perlin and Pablo Marcos and colors by George Roussos, this 1980 issue blends emotional weight with the group’s signature blend of camaraderie and chaos. The cover by Mike Nasser and Joe Rubinstein captures the somber tone of the moment.