The Defenders (1972) - Series

Series

The Defenders (1972)

Marvel Comics •

1972 - 1986

Description

The Defenders is a Marvel Comics series that unites a shifting roster of heroes including Doctor Strange, Hulk, and Namor. Known for its unconventional team lineup, the series blends supernatural and superhero elements in a loose alliance against diverse threats. Later issues rebranded as The New Defenders, introducing fresh characters while maintaining the group's core spirit of collaboration.

Series Details

Publisher

Marvel Comics

Type

Regular Series

Status

Completed

Run

1972 - 1986

Issues Count

152

Also Known As

The New Defenders

Genres

Superhero, Fantasy, Western, Comedy, Sports, War, Sci-Fi, Action

Format

Standard

Original Language

English

Language

English

Creators

View all 203

Armando Gil

Armando Gil

Inker

Ben Jones

Writer, Colorist

Bob Wiacek

Bob Wiacek

Inker

Carl Potts

Carl Potts

Writer, Penciller, Inker, Editor

Charlotte Jetter

Charlotte Jetter

Letterer

Dan Green

Dan Green

Penciller, Inker

Frank Cirocco

Frank Cirocco

Artist, Penciller, Inker, Colorist, Cover Artist

Frank Giacoia

Frank Giacoia

Artist, Penciller, Inker, Cover Artist

Jeff Easley

Jeff Easley

Penciller, Inker

Juan Ortiz

Penciller

Mark Gruenwald

Mark Gruenwald

Writer

Rick Magyar

Rick Magyar

Inker

Cover of The Defenders (1972)

Add this item to your pull list to track upcoming issues.

Add this series to your wishlist.

Sign in to edit and improve this content.

Sign in to view the edit history for this content.

Share this page via your device's share menu, or copy the link to clipboard.

Availability

Marvel Unlimited

Read on Marvel Unlimited

Report Content

Issues

I Slay by the Stars!

#1

I Slay by the Stars!

The Defenders (1972)

May 30, 1972

The Secret of The Silver Surfer!

#2

The Secret of The Silver Surfer!

The Defenders (1972)

Jul 25, 1972

Four Against the Gods

#3

Four Against the Gods

The Defenders (1972)

Sep 19, 1972

The New Defender!

#4

The New Defender!

The Defenders (1972)

Nov 21, 1972

World Without End?

#5

World Without End?

The Defenders (1972)

Jan 23, 1973

The Dreams of Death!

#6

The Dreams of Death!

The Defenders (1972)

Jun 30, 1973

War Below the Waves!

#7

War Below the Waves!

The Defenders (1972)

May 29, 1973

If Atlantis Should Fall

#8

If Atlantis Should Fall

The Defenders (1972)

Jun 26, 1973

Divide...and Conquer

#9

Divide...and Conquer

The Defenders (1972)

Jul 24, 1973

Breakthrough!

#10

Breakthrough!

The Defenders (1972)

Aug 21, 1973

A Dark and Stormy Knight

#11

A Dark and Stormy Knight

The Defenders (1972)

Sep 18, 1973

The Titan Strikes Back!

#12

The Titan Strikes Back!

The Defenders (1972)

Nov 13, 1973

More by Ben Jones

Cracked

Cracked (1958)

Major Magazines

365 issues

Captain America

Captain America (1968)

Marvel Comics

355 issues

Thor

Thor (1966)

Marvel Comics

293 issues

Marvel Two-in-One

Marvel Two-in-One (1974)

Marvel Comics

100 issues

Marvel Premiere

Marvel Premiere (1972)

Marvel Comics

61 issues

Kamandi, The Last Boy on Earth

Kamandi, The Last Boy on Earth (1972)

DC Comics

59 issues

The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu

The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974)

Marvel Comics

33 issues

Creatures on the Loose

Creatures on the Loose (1971)

Marvel Comics

28 issues

The Savage She-Hulk

The Savage She-Hulk (1980)

Marvel Comics

25 issues

The Spectacular Spider-Man Annual

The Spectacular Spider-Man Annual (1979)

Marvel Comics

14 issues

Mome

Mome (2005)

Fantagraphics

22 issues

EXPO 2000

EXPO 2000 (2000)

Small Press Expo (SPX)

1 issue

Discussion

0 Comments

Sign in to join the discussion

Sign In to Comment

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Your Comic Collection Awaits

Join thousands of comic enthusiasts tracking their collections,
discovering new series, and connecting with fellow fans.