The Defenders
Marvel · 1972–1986 · 152 issues
About the series
Marvel's The Defenders (1972–1986) brought together an unlikely, non-team of misfit heroes—the Hulk, Doctor Strange, and Valkyrie, among others—who operated without a charter or central leadership, often clashing as much as they cooperated. Over 152 issues, the series became a playground for offbeat cosmic and street-level threats, with frequent contributions from writers J. M. DeMatteis, Ed Hannigan, and Peter B. Gillis, and artists like Sal Buscema and Don Perlin defining its raw, energetic look. It matters as a cult classic that proved Marvel's most volatile characters could anchor a long-running, character-driven saga, paving the way for future unconventional super-teams.
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