Defenders (1972 1st Series) UK Edition comic books 1977

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. 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.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "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.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. 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.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. 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.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. 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.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Moon Knight guest stars in part three of Who Remembers Scorpio: "Scorpio Must Die!" Script by David Kraft, art by Keith Giffen. Nick Fury appearance. One-page schematic drawing of the Defenders' Long Island headquarters. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!"

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. 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.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. 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.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. The Power Principle part one: "The Prince and the Presence!" Script by Dave Kraft; pencils by Dave Cockrum, Keith Giffen, and Michael Golden; inks by Terry Austin. Doctor Strange's assistant Clea stars in a back-up story, "The Mystic Maiden!" Script by Maomi Basner, pencils by Sandy Plunkett, inks by Tony Salmons. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Legal Eagle." George Perez cover pencils, Bob Wiacek cover inks.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. 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.