Defenders

Marvel’s 2001–2002 Defenders series reunites the non-team’s classic core—Doctor Strange, Namor, the Hulk, and Hellcat—under a rotating creative team led by Erik Larsen, Kurt Busiek, and Eric Stephenson. With Larsen and Ron Frenz handling the bulk of the art, the 12-issue run mixes cosmic threats and street-level brawls, anchored by Kyle Richmond’s return as a key player. It’s a fond, action-packed revival that captures the loose, unpredictable spirit of the original Defenders while giving the lineup a modern edge.