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The Defenders comic books issue 40

  • 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.

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    $19 The Defenders #40 (1976) High Grade NM- 9.2
    2 days left Auction THE DEFENDERS #40 {OCT 1976 MARVEL} BRONZE AGE! FN/FN- THE ASSASSIN! MID-GRADE!
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  • Issue #40MJ
    Defenders (1972 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 40MJ

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    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.

  • Issue #40UK

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    UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "Love, Anarchy, and, Oh Yes, the Assassin!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Gil Kane cover pencils. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp (series B) # 82, the Incredible Hulk.