Defenders
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Defenders

The Defenders are an unconventional Marvel Comics superhero team originally featuring Doctor Strange, Hulk, Namor and Silver Surfer. Known as Marvel’s greatest non-team, they unite to confront supernatural threats, cosmic dangers and powerful villains. First appearing in Marvel Feature #1 (1971), the Defenders have become one of Marvel’s most distinctive superhero groups.

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CHARACTER PROFILE

The story of Defenders

The Defenders formed when Doctor Strange brought together the Hulk and Namor to combat a powerful mystical threat. Unlike traditional superhero teams, the Defenders operated as a loose alliance of independent heroes rather than a structured organisation.Silver Surfer soon became a prominent member, establishing the team’s classic lineup. Over time, heroes including Valkyrie, Nighthawk, Hellcat and Gargoyle joined their ranks.Operating primarily from Doctor Strange’s Sanctum Sanctorum and later other locations, the Defenders battled supernatural enemies, cosmic entities and powerful villains, including Dormammu and the Undying Ones.Despite frequent disagreements and changing membership, the Defenders remained united by their willingness to protect Earth from extraordinary threats.

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The Defenders #71 – 1979 – Marvel – Sal Buscema CoverCHARACTER COMIC

The Defenders #71 – 1979 – Marvel – Sal Buscema Cover

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The New Defenders #138 – 1984 – Marvel – Bronze AgeCHARACTER COMIC

The New Defenders #138 – 1984 – Marvel – Bronze Age

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The New Defenders #140 – 1984 – Marvel – Bronze AgeCHARACTER COMIC

The New Defenders #140 – 1984 – Marvel – Bronze Age

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The New Defenders #141 – 1984 – Marvel – Joe Sinnott CoverCHARACTER COMIC

The New Defenders #141 – 1984 – Marvel – Joe Sinnott Cover

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The New Defenders #142 – 1984 – Marvel – Adams & Mignola CoverCHARACTER COMIC

The New Defenders #142 – 1984 – Marvel – Adams & Mignola Cover

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The New Defenders #143 – 1985 – Marvel – Bronze AgeCHARACTER COMIC

The New Defenders #143 – 1985 – Marvel – Bronze Age

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The New Defenders #150 – 1985 – Marvel – John Byrne CoverCHARACTER COMIC

The New Defenders #150 – 1985 – Marvel – John Byrne Cover

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COLLECTOR ESSENTIALS

Key Defenders comics

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KEY ISSUE

Doctor Strange #183 (1969)

Early Defenders precursor featuring Doctor Strange and Namor

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Sub-Mariner #22 (1970)

Early Defenders precursor featuring Namor, Hulk and Doctor Strange

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Marvel Feature #1 (1971)

First official appearance of the Defenders

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Defenders #1 (1972)

First issue of the Defenders ongoing series

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Defenders #4 (1973)

Valkyrie joins the Defenders

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Giant-Size Defenders #1 (1974)

First Giant-Size Defenders issue