New Defenders
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New Defenders

The New Defenders are a revamped Marvel Comics superhero team featuring Beast, Angel, Iceman, Valkyrie, Gargoyle and Moondragon. Emerging in the 1980s, the team combined former X-Men with established Defenders to battle supernatural threats, powerful villains and dangers beyond the reach of conventional superheroes.

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The story of New Defenders

The New Defenders emerged following a major shake-up of Marvel’s original Defenders team. With founding members Doctor Strange, Hulk, Namor and Silver Surfer departing, a new lineup took shape.Led by former X-Men Beast, Angel and Iceman, alongside Valkyrie, Gargoyle and Moondragon, the team established a more structured approach to superheroics.Operating from the Colorado Rockies, the New Defenders faced mystical enemies, mutant threats and powerful adversaries. Their adventures culminated in a devastating battle against the Dragon of the Moon, bringing the team’s era to a dramatic conclusion.

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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 New Defenders comics

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KEY ISSUE

Defenders #125 (1983)

First appearance of the New Defenders team

KEY ISSUE

Defenders #127 (1984)

Early adventures of the revamped team

KEY ISSUE

Defenders #152 (1986)

Final issue of the original Defenders series and end of the New Defenders era