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Defenders (1972 1st Series) comic books graded by CGC

  • Item #62300035
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.0

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    Label #4526401020

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    Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Sub-Mariner begin. See Marvel Feature for first Defenders. Also see Sub-Mariner # 34 & 35. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. I Slay By The Stars!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia; Necrodamus attempts to sacrifice Namor to The Nameless One; Omegatron starts its countdown again. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62160064
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 7 CGC 8.5

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    Label #4191281005

    Starts Feb 3

    Cover pencils by John Romita. War Below the Waves!, script by Steve Englehart (plot, script pages 1-7) and Len Wein (script pages 8-19), pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Bolle; Hawkeye and the Defenders try to stop an attack on Atlantic City by Attuma and end up captured by Attuma and the Red Ghost. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60863822
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.4

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    Label #4398010018

    Starts Feb 3

    The Avengers/Defenders crossover continues with "A Dark and Stormy Knight." Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. Story continues from Avengers 118. The epic battle vs. Dormammu is over and Earth has survived! But there's one more mission remaining for the Defenders! Return the Black Knight's stone body back to flesh and blood. To that end six defenders along with the Evil Eye travel back in time to the 12th century and find Dane Whitman smack dab in the middle of the Crusades! The super-heroes from the 20th century get a medieval history lesson as all the famous combatants are present: Prince John, Mordred the Evil, Chandu, Prester John, and Richard the Lionheart! Can the Dynamic Defenders save the King (and the Black Knight)? Cameo appearances by the Avengers, Nick Fury, and Loki. Defenders Lineup: Doctor Strange, Hawkeye, Hulk, Silver Surfer, Sub-Mariner, and Valkyrie. (Notes: Prester John previously appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) 54. The 20th century stone statue of the Black Knight comes to life in Avengers 157. The 12th century Black Knight (aka Dane Whitman) and the Evil Eye return in Avengers 225 & 226.) Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62310310
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 28 CGC 8.0

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    Label #4486050013

    Starts Feb 10

    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.

  • Item #62298223
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 77N CGC 8.5

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    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #4526567021

    Starts Feb 3

    Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Al Milgrom. Waiting for the End of the World!, script by Steven Grant and Mark Gruenwald (plot assist), pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Al Milgrom (pages 1-11), Chic Stone (pages 14-16), and Steve Mitchell (pages 17-31); The Defenders find James-Michael Starling and with the help of Moondragon discover the secret of his link with Omega the Unknown; Moondragon takes back the part of her powers that she gave Hellcat, leaving Hellcat without mental powers.

    NOTE: "Hellcat and Moondragon's connection comes back around in Iron Man (2020 6th Series) #8." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

    Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #62298217
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 89 CGC 9.0

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    Label #4526567018

    Starts Feb 3

    Cover pencils by Michael Netzer [as Mike Nasser], inks by Joe Rubinstein. A Death in the Family!, script by David Anthony Kraft (plot), Ed Hannigan (plot, script), Mark Gruenwald (idea), and Steven Grant (idea), pencils by Don Perlin (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finished art), inks by Pablo Marcos; Hellcat learns of the death of her mother, Dorthy Walker. Nighthawk's assets, including his penthouse apartment, are seized by the IRS; The Defenders attend the funeral of Dorothy Walker and then move into her old house in the suburbs until they can find a better place to live. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #62299037
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 91 CGC 9.0

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    Label #4526567016

    Starts Feb 3

    Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Al Milgrom. The Dingo Kids Meets O. J. Simpson ad. Defiance, script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Don Perlin (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finished art), inks by Pablo Marcos; The Defenders and Daredevil have their final confrontation with the Mandrill; During the battle, the Mandrill is shot by his mother. Fury Unleashed! Hostess Fruit Pies with Captain America and Nick Fury. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #62297675
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 93 CGC 9.4

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    Label #4526567014

    Starts Feb 3

    Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Al Milgrom. The Woman Behind the Man!, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Don Perlin (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott (pages 1-2, 5-10, 12-19, 22-23), Al Milgrom (pages 3, 26-27), and Frank Giacoia (page 11; Kyle brings Baskin-Robbins ice cream. Blown About Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring the Human Torch, pencils by Sal Buscema. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #62297663
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 94 CGC 9.2

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    Label #4526567013

    Starts Feb 3

    Cover art by Michael Golden. Beware--The Six-Fingered Hand!, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Don Perlin (layouts), Joe Sinnott (finished art), and Al Milgrom (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott (pages 1-5, 7, 14-30) and Al Milgrom (pages 6, 8-12, uncredited); start of The 6-fingered hand storyline; Patsy Walker says that her mother promised her life to the 6-fingered hand (learned when she was joined with Avarrish). The Rescue! Hostess Twinkies ad with Spider-Man, inks by Joe Sinnott.U. S. Postal Service Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation; Average no. of copies each issues during preceding 12 months: 306,034. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #62299041
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 95N CGC 9.2

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    Label #4526567012

    Starts Feb 3

    Newsstand Edition. Enter...Dracula in "The Vampire Strikes Back!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Don Perlin, Joe Sinnott, Frank Giacoia and Al Milgrom. Cover by Pat Broderick and Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #62299043
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 96 CGC 9.4

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    Label #4526567011

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    Ghost Rider guest stars in "The Rock and Roll Conspiracy!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Don Perlin, Joe Sinnott and Sal Trapani. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #62304426
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    Defenders (1972 1st Series) 106N CGC 9.6

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    Label #4526573009

    Starts Feb 3

    Newsstand Edition. Captain America/Defenders crossover. "The War to End All Wars!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Captain America and Daredevil. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin (breakdowns), Sal Trapani (finishes), Al Milgrom (finishes), Jack Abel (finishes), and Rick Magyar (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. Story continues from Captain America 268. Trapped somewhere in the Colorado Rockies, Mindy Williams sends a psychic distress call to the Master of the Mystic Arts. And upon realizing the gravity of the situation,Dr. Strange quickly assembles Hellstorm, Daredevil, and the Beast to come to the aid of the missing defenders! However shortly after the foursomeinfiltrates the secret complex, the facility's destruct sequence is activated! So all the rescuers can do is grab Cap and their fellow defendersand teleport away! But did everyone escape before the detonation? And is August Masters' threat to start World War III over?Cameo appearances by Wong and Vera Cantor. Defenders Lineup: Beast, Dr.Strange, Gargoyle, Hellcat, Hellstorm, Nighthawk, and Valkyrie. (Note: Theletters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 284,952;average paid circulation 124,985.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.