Defenders: Beyond

Al Ewing and Javier Rodríguez pick up the cosmic threads of Marvel’s Defenders mythology in this 2022 miniseries, which expands on the mind-bending ideas introduced in their earlier Defenders run. Over just five issues, the creative team sends a newly assembled team—including Blue Marvel, Tigra, and a resurrected Doctor Strange—hurtling through the forgotten corners of the Marvel Universe, exploring the nature of reality and the beings who exist beyond it. Rodríguez’s lush, psychedelic artwork makes every page a visual feast, while Ewing’s dense, philosophical script rewards longtime fans with deep continuity nods. It’s a bold, standalone story that redefines what a team book can be, from a pair of creators at the height of their powers.