Defenders (1972 1st Series) Mark Jewelers comic books 1970-1985

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Valkyrie Joins. Steve Englehart/Sal Buscema. Cover price $0.20.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Sal Buscema cover, Avengers-Defenders x-over, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank McLaughlin Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Avengers guest. "Divide and Conquer" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 4 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema. Story continues from Avengers 116. The one-on-one battles for the Evil Eye continue! And the next battleground is Monterrey, Mexico! Iron Man checks in at the local university and finds the professor who is safekeeping the Evil Eye. But before Shell-Head can secure the eye, it's stolen by a defender! Which one? Why it's the Avengers' former ace archer, Hawkeye! And just like old times Hawkeye and Iron Man throw down in the streets of Monterrey! This should be an easy victory for the golden avenger, but the bow-slinger may have a trick or two in store for his former teammate! Next Chapter: "Dr. Strange vs. the Black Panther and Mantis!" The next piece of the Evil Eye rests in the heartland of America! Could one of the battles to save the world take place in an Indiana cornfield? Doctor Strange arrives in the Midwest first and locates the Evil Eye. The Sorcerer Supreme hopes to make a quick getaway; however, he can't escape the sharp detection skills of T'Challa and Mantis! So the two avengers have found the Master of the Mystic Arts, but now can they beat him in pitched battle? Story continues in Avengers 117. (Notes: Although the cover depicts three defenders rushing to aid Hawkeye, he fights alone vs. Iron Man. This issue includes a full-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler and Alka-Seltzer Advertisement Inserts Variant. Avengers guest. "Divide and Conquer" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 4 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema. Story continues from Avengers 116. The one-on-one battles for the Evil Eye continue! And the next battleground is Monterrey, Mexico! Iron Man checks in at the local university and finds the professor who is safekeeping the Evil Eye. But before Shell-Head can secure the eye, it's stolen by a defender! Which one? Why it's the Avengers' former ace archer, Hawkeye! And just like old times Hawkeye and Iron Man throw down in the streets of Monterrey! This should be an easy victory for the golden avenger, but the bow-slinger may have a trick or two in store for his former teammate! Next Chapter: "Dr. Strange vs. the Black Panther and Mantis!" The next piece of the Evil Eye rests in the heartland of America! Could one of the battles to save the world take place in an Indiana cornfield? Doctor Strange arrives in the Midwest first and locates the Evil Eye. The Sorcerer Supreme hopes to make a quick getaway; however, he can't escape the sharp detection skills of T'Challa and Mantis! So the two avengers have found the Master of the Mystic Arts, but now can they beat him in pitched battle? Story continues in Avengers 117. (Notes: Although the cover depicts three defenders rushing to aid Hawkeye, he fights alone vs. Iron Man. This issue includes a full-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Avengers/Defenders crossover continues in "Breakthrough!". John Romita cover, Avengers-Defenders x-over, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Bolle. Hulk vs. Thor. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. John Romita cover, Avengers-Defenders x-over, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Bolle Crossover with Avengers 118. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Titan Strikes Back!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Squadron Sinister strikes again in "For Sale: One Planet - Slightly Used!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attack in "Panic Beneath the Earth!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 8 (Captain America by John Buscema). Cover price $0.25.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Thing (of the Fantastic Four) guest stars in "The Woman She Was!" Script by Steve Gerber, breakdowns by Sal Buscema, finished art by Vince Colletta. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 31 (Modok). Gil Kane cover pencils. $ 0.25 cover price. Cover price $0.25.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Sons of the Serpent Strike in "Fangs of Fire and Blood!" Script by Steve Gerber, breakdowns by Sal Buscema, finished art by Mike Esposito. Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Daredevil, Luke Cage Power Man, and the Son of Satan guest star in "The Serpent Sheds Its Skin." Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jack Abel. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Big Bang!!" Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Gil Kane Cover. Steve Gerber Script. Sal Buscema Art. Guardians of the Galaxy appear. This The Guardians of the Galaxy guest-star in this issue (this appearance predates Marvel Presents # 3) titled "Savage Time!" written by Steve Gerber with art by Sal Buscema and inks by Vince Colletta. Letter in this issue from Joe Duffy. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Nighthawk's Brain!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. 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). Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Defenders face the Headmen in "Webbed Hands, Warm Heart!" Script by Steve Gerber, breakdowns by Sal Buscema, finished art by Jim Mooney. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 41 (the Hulk). Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cupcake Caper." Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Steve Gerber Script. Gil Kane cover. Sal Buscema Art. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Intro Red Guardian. "A Garden of Earthly Demise!" Story by Steve Gerber. Art by Sal Buscema and Klaus Janson. Gil Kane cover. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 30-cent cover price begins. "Riot in Cellblock 12!" Script by Steve Gerber, breakdowns by Sal Buscema, finished art by Klaus Janson. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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.

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "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. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Rage of the Rajah" (as in the Red Rajah!). Plot by Gerry Conway, script by Roger Slifer and David Kraft, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Klaus Janson. Hellcat joins the team. 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." Jack Kirby cover pencils, Al Milgrom cover inks. Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 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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