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  • Issue #12
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 12
    • Paper: White
    • Label #1267221003
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    Last 20-cent cover price. Cover art by John Romita. The Titan Strikes Back!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Jack Abel (finished art), inks by Jack Abel; Xemnu the Titan returns and takes over a small town before being stopped by the Defenders. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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    $40 The Defenders, Marvel, 1972-86, Issue 12
    $115 The Defenders #12 CGC 9.6 WHITE PAGES! (Marvel Comics February 1974)

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  • Issue #13
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 13
    • Centerfold detached at one staple. Water spotting.
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    First 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. For Sale: One Planet--Slightly Used!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson; After deciding to go straight Nighthawk comes to the Defenders for assistance in helping stop the Squadron Sinister from destroying the planet for Nebulon. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    $100 Defenders #13 CGC 8.0 1974 Marvel (1st Nighthawk in Title) Squadron Sinister App
    $305 1974 Defenders 13 CGC 9.6 Pedigree Nighthawk, Nebulon and Squadron Sinister app

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  • Issue #14
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 14
    • Cover oxidation.
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    • Cover discoloration.
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    Cover art by Sal Buscema. And Who Shall Inherit the Earth?, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Dan Green (finished art), inks by Dan Green; The Defenders stop the Squadron Sinister and Nebulon from destroying the Earth; Nighthawk becomes a Defender. Cover price $0.25.

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    $103 Defenders #14 CGC 9.2 1974 Cream to Off-White MARVEL Minor Key. Nighthawk Joins

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  • Issue #15
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 15

    "Panic Beneath the Earth!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Professor Xavier. Script by Len Wein. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by John Buscema, Mike Esposito, and John Romita (touch ups). It's an epic encounter beneath the Carlsbad Caverns as Professor X, Dr. Strange, Nighthawk (in his new costume), Valkyrie, and the Hulk battle the Blob, Lorelei, Mastermind, Unus, and Magneto! Flashback cameos by Captain America, Thor and the Vision to recap Magneto's defeat in Avengers #111. (Notes: This story occurred during the 5-year period when the X-men series was in reprint. During this time Magneto battled Marvel's other superhero teams including the Fantastic Four, Inhumans, and Avengers. The Defenders title returns to monthly publication with this issue. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #8 Captain America by John Buscema.) Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #16
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 16
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4341795022
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    "Alpha, the Ultimate Mutant!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Professor Xavier. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Defenders have gone down to defeat in New Mexico at the hands of Magneto and Alpha, the Ultimate Mutant! And now the Master of Magnetism and his mutants travel to New York City and take over the United Nations headquarters! With Alpha at his side, Magneto demands the subjugation of the world! However, as time goes by the Ultimate Mutant metamorphoses from a simple man into a godlike being. And when Doctor Strange, Professor Xavier, Valkyrie, Nighthawk, and the Hulk attack Magneto again, Alpha wonders if he's fighting on the side of good or evil. Will Alpha turn against the Master of Magnetism and lead the Defenders to an unexpected victory? (Notes: Magneto appears next in Uncanny X-Men 103 and 104. Alpha returns many years later in Quasar 14. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #44 the Absorbing Man by Jack Kirby.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #17
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 17
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4374368001
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    "Power Play!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Dan Green. The Wrecking Crew has destroyed two of Kyle Richmond's skyscrapers in New York City! And are now threatening to demolish an unfinished third one! However, Doctor Strange and Nighthawk converge on the construction site to protect it! But unknown to the two defenders, someone else has already been hired to guard the skyscraper...Luke Cage! A genuine misunderstanding leads to a fierce struggle between Power Man and the Defenders! And that's just fine for the four super-villains lurking in the background! Cameo appearances by Walter Cronkite, Valkyrie, the Hulk, Wrecker, Thunderball, Bulldozer, and Piledriver. (Notes: The Wrecker previously appeared in Thor 171. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #20 Brother Voodoo.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

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    $189 DEFENDERS #17 CGC 9.2 (1974) 1st The Wrecking Crew | Luke Cage
    $199 Defenders #17 - Marvel Comics 1974 CGC 9.2 Luke Cage appearance. 1st appearance
    $295 Defenders #17 CGC 9.6 (1974) First Appearance of Wrecking Crew Marvel Comics

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  • Issue #18
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 18
    • Paper: White
    • Label #21-2E62824-001
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    The Defenders face the Wrecking Crew--the Wrecker, Thunderball, Pile-Driver, and Bulldozer! "Rampage!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Dan Green." Power-Man guest-stars. Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

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    $85 DEFENDERS #18 CGC 8.5 WHITE PAGES // 1ST FULL WRECKING CREW 1974
    $189 Defenders #18 (Marvel) 12/74 CGC 9.0 WHITE Pages (1974) 1st Full Wrecking Crew

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  • Issue #19
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 19
    • INCOMPLETE. Missing Marvel Value Stamp.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4362484015
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    The Wrecking Crew continues to cause trouble in "Doomball!" Plot by Len Wein, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Power Man guest stars. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 98 (the Puppet Master by Jack Kirby). Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #20
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 20
    • Paper: White
    • Label #3723973002

    Cover inks by John Romita. The Woman She Was...!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finished art), inks by Vince Colletta; The Thing and the Defenders battle the Nameless Ones and Van Nyborg; Continues from Marvel Two-In-One #7. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #21
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 21

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Klaus Janson. Enter: The Headmen!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Sal Trapani; The Headmen unleash a wave of madness over the city to distract everyone while the commit jewel robberies. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    $7 The Defenders #21 ~ "Beware the Black Rain!" ~ *3/1975*

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  • Issue #22
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 22

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    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. Fangs of Fire and Blood!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Mike Esposito (finished art), inks by Mike Esposito; Valkyrie learns about life among the poor, Nighthawk discovers he'd rather spend time with the Defenders than with his old crowd; The Sons of the Serpent begin to terrorize the poor. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #23
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 23

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    The Sons of the Serpent continue their attack in "The Snakes Shall Inherit the Earth!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta. Yellowjacket guest stars. Letter to the editor from comics publisher Deam Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 78 (the Owl by Gene Colan). Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Trap." Gil Kane cover pencils, Klaus Janson cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #24
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 24

    Daredevil, Luke Cage Power Man, and the Son of Satan join the Defenders in battling the Sons of the Serpent in "In the Jaws of the Serpent!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, Bob McLeod inks. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Trap." Gil Kane cover pencils (Klaus Janson cover inks?). Cover price $0.25.

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    $7 The Defenders #24 (Defenders, Powerman, & Daredevil Vs Sons of The Serpent) 1975

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  • Issue #25
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 25

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations). The Serpent Sheds its Skin, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jack Abel; Son of Satan and Power Man free the rest of the Defenders and follow the clues to find the person behind the Sons of the Serpent organization; The Elf with a gun kills Tom and Linda Pritchett. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Big Bang!! Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #26
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 26
    • Only one staple (manufacturing).

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. The Guardians of the Galaxy guest-star (this appearance predates Marvel Presents # 3) in Savage Time!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finished art), inks by Vince Colletta; The Defenders travel to the future while helping the Guardians of the Galaxy return to their time; Retelling of the events between the current time and the future of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Letter to the editor from comics writer Jo Duffy. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Big Bang! 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    $8 The Defenders #26 ~ with: THE GUARDIANS of the GALAXY! Never read! *8/1975*
    $39 Defenders #26 (Marvel Comics 1975) CGC 7.5
    $40 THE DEFENDERS 26 CGC 6.0 KEY ISSUE ORIGIN OF VANCE ASTRO SAL BUSCEMA COVER 1975
    $55 DEFENDERS #26 CGC 7.5 VERY FINE- WHITE PAGES MARVEL COMICS GUARDIANS OF GALAXY

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  • Issue #27
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 27
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4407312011
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    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. Three Worlds to Conquer!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finished art), inks by Vince Colletta; In an attack on the Guardians of the Galaxy by the Badoon, two Defenders and two Guardians are transported across the galaxy; Vance Astro and Valkyrie to one planet, Yondu and Hulk to another; Starhawk cameo. Letter to the editor from comics writer Marc De Matteis. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #28
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 28
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    • Water damage.
    • Paper: White
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    • Paper: Off white
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    Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Frank Giacoia. First full appearance of Starhawk in My Mother, The Badoon!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts/breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (Finished Art), and John Tartaglione [as John Tartag] (Finished Art), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Tartaglione [as John Tartag]; Nighthawk, Charlie-27 and Martinex are captured by the Badoon; Starhawk helps Vance Astro and Valkyrie return to Earth; Hulk and Yondu are forced to enter the Super-Death Sweepstakes. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    $48 DEFENDERS #28 (1975) - CGC 7.5 1st Appearance STARHAWK: WHITE PAGES
    $58 Defenders # 28 CGC 9.2 1st Appearance Of Star Hawk
    $60 DEFENDERS #28 CGC 4.0 BLUE LABEL OWW BADOON GOTG 1ST FULL APPEARANCE STARHAWK
    $109 Defenders #28 Guardian of the Galaxy & Badoon appearance 1975 CGC 9.0
    $110 Defenders #28 CGC 9.0 (1975, Marvel) 1st Full Appearance Starhawk
    $175 1975 Defenders 28 CGC 9.4 Pedigree 1st Appearance of Starhawk.
    $200 CGC 9.4 DEFENDERS #28 WHITE PAGES 1ST FULL APPEARANCE OF STARHAWK VALKYRIE APP

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  • Issue #29
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 29

    Here it is--the final battle between the Defenders and the Badoon in "Let My Planet Go!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta. Starhawk joins the Guardians of the Galaxy. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twins of Evil!" Cover price $0.25.

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    $6 The Defenders #29 (Final Battle Between Defenders & Badoon!!!) 1976

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  • Issue #30
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 30

    Cover inks by Mike Esposito. Gold Diggers of Fear!, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sam Grainger, inks by Jack Abel; Dr. Strange receives a message from Nighthawk telling Strange that he is being held captive by Tapping Tommy; Dr. Strange and the rest of the Defenders rush to his aid. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Twins of Evil! 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #31
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 31

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Nighthawk's Brain!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; Nighthawk is captured by the Headmen and Chondu places his brain in Nighthawk's body. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Kidnap Caper. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 12 (the Silver Surfer by Jack Kirby). 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #32
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 32
    • Water damage.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4416444021
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    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Klaus Janson. Musical Minds!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; Origin of Kyle Richmond is told; The Defenders track down the Headmen but are captured. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Kidnap Caper. Letter to the editor from comics writer Jo Duffy. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 26 (the Silver Surfer by Jack Kirby). 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #33
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 33

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane. Webbed Hands, Warm Heart!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; The Defenders fight the Headmen and manage to rescue Kyle Richmond's brain, only to have it fall into the hands of Nebulon. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 41 (the Hulk). Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Cupcake Caper, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    $95 Defenders #33 CGC 9.6 NM+ White pgs 3/76 Headmen App., Nebulon cameo on la

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  • Issue #34
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 34

    Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dan Adkins. I Think We're All Bozos in This Book!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; Nebulon returns to Earth with a plan to create world peace, but only on his terms. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Cupcake Caper. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #35
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 35
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #4481170008
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4403720015
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    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. Bring Back My Body To Me, To Me...!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts), inks by Klaus Janson (finished art); Chondo's brain is transferred back into his body only to find that the other Headmen had "improved" his body for him; Red Guardian comes to America to help transfer Kyle Richmond's brain back into his body. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #36
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 36
    • Water damage.

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. A Garden of Earthly Demise!, script by Steve Gerber and Mary Skrenes (special assist), pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Valkyrie is in jail. Hulk and Jack Norriss try to save Aragorn; Nighthawk has his brain returned to his body only to then be captured, along with Dr. Strange and the Red Guardian by the Plantman; Origin recap of Nighthawk. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    $80 Defenders #36, CGC 5.0 VG/FN, 30 Cent Price Variant, Doctor Strange, Nebulon
    $272 DEFENDERS #36 HULK NEW RED GUARDIAN COVER CGC 8.5 WP RARE 30 CENT PRICE VARIANT

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  • Issue #37
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 37
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    • Label #3782686002
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    • Label #21-3B8C92F-117
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    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. Evil in Bloom!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Doctor Strange and Red Guardian escape from Plantman with the help of Jack Norriss and Power Man. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 53 (Captain America). One-page Hostess ad, Captain America and the Red Skull. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    $400 DEFENDERS #37 POWERMAN COVER CGC 9.4 WP RARE 30 CENT PRICE VARIANT ONLY 2 HIGHER

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  • Issue #38
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 38

    Last 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. Exile to Oblivion!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; The Defenders escape from the other dimension where Nebulon left them and capture Porcupine and Eel. Valkyrie is still in jail; The Elf with the gun kills Stu. Letters to the editor from historian Peter Sanderson and Ann Nichols. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 6 (Conan by Barry Windsor-Smith). One-page Hostess ad, Captain America and the Red Skull. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #39
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 39

    30-cent cover price begins. Cover inks by Dan Adkins. Riot in Cellblock 12!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Valkyrie is in jail when a riot breaks out; The Defenders arrive at the jail to rescue Valkyrie and stop the riot Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #40
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 40

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Klaus Janson. Love, Anarchy and, Oh Yes... The Assassin!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; The charges agains Valkyrie are dismissed thanks to some help from Matt Murdock. Valkyrie gets a new gold costume that is given to her by Clea; Red Guardian is attacked by an anti-communist organization. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #41
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 41

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. Intruder in the Sand!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Shazanna uses Trish Starr to lure Doctor Strange and Nighthawk into a trap in her plan to take over this dimension. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Spider-Man and the Fly! Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #42
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 42

    "And in This Corner: the New Emissaries of Evil," a.k.a. Rhino, Solarr, the Cobalt Man, and Egghead! Gerry Conway, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Klaus Janson. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Spider-Man and the Fly!" O.J. Simpson stars in a half-page shoe ad. The letters page contains the "Howard the Duck Weakly Campaign Update # 3" (yes, that's "weakly," not "weekly"). Jack Kirby cover pencils. Cover price $0.30.

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    $68 DEFENDERS # 42 (1976) CGC 8.5 White RINO VS HULK JACK KIRBY COVER GEM !

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  • Issue #43
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 43

    The battle against the Emissaries of Evil continues in "This World is Mine!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Klaus Janson. Spider-Man and Captain America star in a one-page Ricochet Raders ad, "Ricochet to Freedom!" Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Energy Crisis." Jack Kirby cover pencils, Al Milgrom cover inks. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #44
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 44

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Al Milgrom. Rage of the Rajah!, script by Gerry Conway (Plot), Roger Slifer (Dialogue), and David Kraft (Dialogue), pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; The Red Rajah captures the Hulk, Power Man and Nighthawk; Hellcat comes to the Defenders for help. Spider-Man and Captain America star in a one-page Ricochet Racers ad, Ricochet to Freedom! Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Energy Crisis. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    $100 Defenders 44 CGC 9.4

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  • Issue #45
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 45

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations). We Must Free the Defenders!, script by Gerry Conway (plot), David Kraft (dialogue), and Roger Slifer (dialogue), pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; With Clea's help, Red Guardian, Hellcat and Valkyrie free Dr. Strange from the Star of Capistan, thus defeating the Red Rajah and freeing the other Defenders. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Champ. Full-page ad for the King Kong movie featuring the movie poster art of Kong standing atop the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center! 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #46
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 46
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4161798005
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    Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Sinnott. Who Remembers Scorpio?, script by Roger Slifer and David Kraft, pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; When Dr. Strange, Power Man and Red Guardian all quit the Defenders, Nighthawk and the remaining Defenders move to their country "headquarters," where they discover that Scorpio is there waiting for them. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Champ. Full-page ad for the King Kong movie featuring the movie poster art of Kong's standing atop the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center! 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    $248 Marvel Defenders 46 3/77 FANTAST CGC 9.8 Off White to White Pages

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  • Issue #47
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 47
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4443218023
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    Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Sinnott. Night Moves!, script by David Anthony Kraft (plot), Roger Slifer (plot), and John Warner (script), pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Nighthawk tries to relax at the new headquarters; Hellcat accidentally starts a fight between Wonder Man and the Defenders when she returns to Avengers Mansion with Valkyrie; Moon Knight rescues Jack Norriss from S.H.I.E.L.D. Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Sore Sir's Apprentices. Cover price $0.30.

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    $85 DEFENDERS #47 (1977) WONDER MAN, MOON KNIGHT & NICK FURY APPEARANCE - *CGC 9.2*
    $100 Defenders 47 CBCS 7.5 Wonder Man Moon Knight Nick Fury Newsstand 1977 Marvel MCU
    $100 Defenders #47 CGC 9.6 White Pages, Moon Knight & Wonder Man Appearances, Marvel!

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  • Issue #48
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 48

    Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan and Marie Severin (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and Marie Severin (alterations). Who Remembers Scorpio? Part One Sinister Savior!, script by David Kraft and Don McGregor (script assist), pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finished art), inks by Dan Green; Scorpio captures Jack Norriss and asks the Defenders for $500,000 in ransom; The ransom is delivered by Nighthawk, whom Scorpio captures. Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Sore Sir's Apprentices. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    $250 Defenders #48 CGC 9.8 Marvel Moon Knight Wonder Man and Nick Fury Appearances

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  • Issue #49
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 49
    • Light Staple rust.

    Cover art by Al Milgrom. Rampage Who Remembers Scorpio? Part Two, script by David Kraft, pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Mike Royer (finished art), inks by Mike Royer; Moon Knight, Valkyrie and Hellcat try to lead the Hulk to the location where Scorpio has Nighthawk and Jack Norriss held hostage. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, Madam Web! Brief letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Spalding Presents Street Ball with Rick Barry and Dr. J! ad, art by Jack Davis. Cover price $0.30.

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    $42 Defenders #49 (1977) CGC 8.5!!
    $148 Defenders #49 CGC 9.6 1977 White Pages Nick Fury & Moon Knight Appearance HULK

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  • Issue #50
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 50
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4161798006
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    Cover art by Al Milgrom. Scorpio Must Die! Who Remembers Scorpio? Part Three, script by David Anthony Kraft [as David Kraft], pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Keith Giffen, Mike Royer (art assist), John Tartaglione (art assist), and Dave Cockrum (art assist); Scorpio kills himself after his Zodiac is defeated by the Defenders. One-page schematic drawing of the Defenders' Long Island headquarters, inks by Keith Giffen. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, Madam Web! Cover price $0.30.

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    $180 Defenders #50, CGC 7.5 VF-, 35 Cent Price Variant; Zodiac, Hulk, Moon Knight

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  • Issue #51
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 51

    Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Pablo Marcos. A Round with the Ringer!, script by David Kraft, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Klaus Janson; Valkyrie goes back to college; Nighthawk battles The Ringer who is trying to steal money from one of Kyle Richmond's safes; Nick Fury guest appearance. Cover price $0.30.

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    $100 George Perez Pedigree Collection CGC 7.0 The Defenders #51 Hulk PĂ©rez Cover Art
    $140 Defenders #51, CGC 5.5 FN-, 35 Cent Price Variant; 1st Ringer
    $200 * DEFENDERS #51 CGC 9.8 (1977) 1st Ringer! Perez Giffen art (1248881022) *
    $310 DEFENDERS #51 CGC 8.0 OW/WH PAGES 35 CENT PV
    $499 Defenders #51 (Marvel, 1977) CGC 9.4 - PRICE VARIANT

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  • Issue #52
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 52

    Last 30-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. Defender of the Realm!, script by David Kraft, pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Chic Stone (finished art), inks by Chic Stone; Hulk and Namor battle when Hulk mistakes Namor's actions. Red Guardian is captured by Sergei. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    $99 Defenders #52 (Marvel, 1977) CGC 8.5

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  • Issue #53
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 53

    First 35-cent cover price issue. The Power Principle Part One The Prince and The Presence!, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Dave Cockrum (pg 1), Keith Giffen (pp 2,3,10,11,15,17,18), and Mike Golden (pp 6,7,14,16), inks by Terry Austin; Defenders travel to Atlantis to determine the source of radiation that is killing the Atlanteans. Clea, the Mystic Maiden!, script by Naomi Basner, pencils by Sandy Plunkett, inks by Tony Salmons; Nicodemus disguises himself as a mugger to get the jump on Clea. Cover price $0.35.

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    $10 The Defenders, Marvel, 1972-86, Issue 53
    $35 THE DEFENDERS 53 CGC 8.5 1ST CAMEO APP LUNATIK GEORGE PÉREZ COVER MARVEL 1977

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  • Issue #54
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 54

    Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Ernie Chan. A Study in Survival! The Power Principle Part Two, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Mike Golden (pages 1, 6-14) and Keith Giffen (pages 2-3, 15-18), inks by Bob McLeod; A nuclear explosion set by Sergei to give himself and the Red Guardian super powers causes the Defenders to be trapped at the bottom of the ocean and almost drown. Fury Times 5!, script by Scott Edelman, pencils by Juan Ortiz, inks by Bruce Patterson; Fury battles a group of Fury LMDs at S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, Legal Eagle. Spalding Presents Street Ball with Rick Barry and Dr. J! ad, art by Jack Davis. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #55
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 55

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Power Principle Part Three Emotion, Ego...and Empty Expectations!, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Klaus Janson; The Defenders, with the help of a deap-sea monster, stop Sergei and release Red Guardian from his power; Unfortunately they are all suffering from radiation poisoning. Thor stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Ding-a-ling Family. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #56
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 56
    Auction opens January 4
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4495138004
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4132928019
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Klaus Janson. Val's New York Adventure!, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Klaus Janson; Dr. Banner helps Soviet scientists remove the radiation poisoning from Namor, Hellcat and Nighthawk; Red Guardian, who is now composed of nuclear energy, is kept by the Russian government and the rest of the Defenders are escorted out of the country; Valkyrie battles Lunatik. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #57
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 57

    Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Sinnott. And Along Came... Ms. Marvel!, script by Chris Claremont (script) and Gerry Conway (plot), pencils by George Tuska (pages 1-6, 11-30) and Dave Cockrum (pages 7-10, 31), inks by Dan Green; A.I.M. captures the Hulk in an attempt to brainwash him and use him against Ms. Marvel; The Defenders, with Ms. Marvel, rescue the Hulk and stop A.I.M. One-page Hostess ad, Spider-Man Spoils a Snatch, pencils by Ross Andru. Letter to the editor from comics writer Kurt Busiek and comics historian Peter Sanderson. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #58
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 58

    Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Klaus Janson. Xenogenesis Day of the Demons Part 1 Agents of Fortune, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Klaus Janson (pages 1-3) and Dan Green (pages 6-31); The Eye of Agamotto is stolen from Dr. Strange by a cult of demon worshippers; Valkyrie and Hulk encounter Devil-Slayer and a fight begins. One-page Hostess ad, Spider-Man Spoils a Snatch, pencils by Ross Andru. One-page Star Wars products ad with art by Neal Adams. Letter to the editor from comics writer Christy Marx. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #59
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 59
    Auction opens January 4
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4481170022

    Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Tony DeZuniga. Xenogenesis Day of the Demons Part 2 Tyranny and Mutation, script by David Anthony Kraft and Ed Hannigan, pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dan Green (finisher); Nighthawk test out his new jetpack; Dr. Strange is trapped in a demon dimension by the Harvester of Eyes cult. One-page Hostess ad, Thor Meets a Glutton for Gold. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    $5 Defenders #59 Marvel Comics 1978 FN 1st Belathauzer!

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  • Issue #60
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 60

    Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Alan Weiss. The Revenge of Vera Gemini! Xenogenesis Day of the Demons Part 3, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Ed Hannigan (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finished art), inks by Dan Green; Defenders defeat Vera Gemeni and stop the Xenogenesis and the demon invasion. One-page Hostess ad, Thor Meets a Glutton for Gold, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #61
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 61
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #0199209008
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4402008017
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover pencils by Ed Hanniga, inks by Ernie Chan. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Lunatik!, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Ed Hannigan (breakdowns) and Bob Lubbers (finished art), inks by Bob Lubbers; Defenders try to lure Lunatik into a trap by using a Spider-Man statue. One-page Hostess ad, Spider-Man Meets the Home Wrecker. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.