Defenders (1972 1st Series) comic books 1982

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"The Haunting of Christiansboro!" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. To lift Gargoyle's spirits on Halloween, the Defenders travel to Isaac Christians' hometown of Christiansboro, Virginia. But as soon as the quintet of heroes arrives, they begin to notice very strange things. Have the dead come to life in Christiansboro? As the Defenders move through the small town, they discover the source of the madness: Null, the Living Darkness! And only the hometown hero can vanquish the evil of Null! Cameo appearances by the Beast, Wong, Nighthawk, Matt Murdock, Luann Bloom, and August Masters. Defenders Lineup: Clea, Devil-Slayer, Gargoyle, Hellcat, and Valkyrie. First 60¢ cover price. 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"Yesterday Never Dies!" Guest-starring Wonder Man and the Beast. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin (breakdowns), Joe Sinnott (finishes), and Al Milgrom (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. Devil-Slayer's past comes back to haunt him as a man -- named Ian Fate -- kidnaps his wife and takes her to an unknown dimension! Eric Payne doesn't know where to find his wife Cory, but thankfully Dr. Strange does. After recruiting two former avengers, Devil-Slayer and Dr. Strange teleport the foursome to Ian Fate's hidden dimension -- where the fight to save Cory Payne begins! Cameo appearances by Wong, Matt Murdock, Nighthawk, Luann Bloom, Gargoyle, Hellcat, Valkyrie, Hellstorm, and Sunshine Gross. (Note: Ian Fate appears next in Marvel Team-Up 122.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "Rising..." Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin (breakdowns), Joe Sinnott (finishes), and Al Milgrom (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. Following the events of Avengers 209, Hank McCoy brought his dear friend Vera Cantor (and the resurrection stone) toGreenwich Village -- in hopes that Dr. Strange could revive her. But despite Stephen Strange's abilities and Reed Richards' expertise, they cannot improve her condition. The only remaining option is for the three heroes to mystically enter the resurrection stone! But that is very dangerous! What or who will they discover waiting inside the stone?Meanwhile in Arizona, Daimon Hellstrom (aka the Son of Satan) fights for the human half of his soul...against his father! 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. "Rising..." Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin (breakdowns), Joe Sinnott (finishes), and Al Milgrom (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. Following the events of Avengers 209, Hank McCoy brought his dear friend Vera Cantor (and the resurrection stone) toGreenwich Village -- in hopes that Dr. Strange could revive her. But despite Stephen Strange's abilities and Reed Richards' expertise, they cannot improve her condition. The only remaining option is for the three heroes to mystically enter the resurrection stone! But that is very dangerous! What or who will they discover waiting inside the stone?Meanwhile in Arizona, Daimon Hellstrom (aka the Son of Satan) fights for the human half of his soul...against his father! 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct 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 foursome infiltrates the secret complex, the facility's destruct sequence is activated! So, all the rescuers can do is grab Cap and their fellow defenders...and 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: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 284,952; average paid circulation 124,985.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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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 foursome infiltrates the secret complex, the facility's destruct sequence is activated! So, all the rescuers can do is grab Cap and their fellow defenders and 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: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 284,952; average paid circulation 124,985.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"On Death and Dying..." Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), Sal Trapani (finishes), Al Milgrom (finishes), and Chic Stone (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. The Defenders have stopped August Masters' plan to start WWIII, but at a very high price. Nighthawk apparently died in the blast that destroyed the complex, and Valkyrie was killed right after the Defenders escaped from the complex. So now the downtrodden heroes return to New York and mourn their friends. A while later the Defenders hold a memorial service for the departed Nighthawk and Valkyrie -- and many of their friends and teammates attend. However Hellcat does not. And while Patsy writes in her diary...she's visited by an apparition of Valkyrie! Is Brunnhilde possibly alive? To investigate the matter further, Dr. Strange and Daimon Hellstrom hold a séance -- which reveals the Asgardian villain behind Valkyrie's plight! Appearances by Captain America, Daredevil, Gargoyle, Hawkeye, Hulk, Luke Cage, Silver Surfer, Sub-Mariner, Thor, Vera Cantor, Karnilla, and the Enchantress. (Note: Nighthawk returns years later in the Nighthawk (1998) limited series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"The Wasteland!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin (breakdowns), Joe Sinnott (finishes), Sal Trapani (finishes), Hilary Barta (finishes), and Al Milgrom (finishes). Cover by Don Perlin and Al Milgrom. The Enchantress interrupts the Defenders' séance and grabs the dragonfang sword! The Asgardian sorceress swiftly traps Brunnhilde's soul inside dragonfang! And unless the Defenders do her bidding, she will banish dragonfang -- and thus the Valkyrie's soul -- forever! But doing the work of the Enchantress is very risky business.And acquiring the Rose of Purity for her (in exchange for Brunnhilde's soul) could be a big mistake! The Defenders have a very difficult decision to make! Cameo appearances by Vera Cantor and the Valkyrie. Defenders Lineup: Beast, Dr. Strange, Gargoyle, Hellcat, Hellstorm, Hulk, and the Sub-Mariner. (Notes: Mark Gruenwald is credited as a co-plotter of the story.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "Vengeance! Cries the Valkyrie!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by J.M. DeMatteis and Mark Gruenwald. Art by Don Perlin (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. In a startling turn of events in Asgard, Brunnhilde's soul has been at long last reunited with her original body! And now the true Valkyrie lives again -- and she lusts for vengeance against the Enchantress! What a fight to the finish: the Valkyries. the Enchantress! Meanwhile, the four defenders who traveled to another dimension to find the Rose of Purity attempt to return home, but they take an unexpected detour -- and meet an unexpected former teammate! Cameo appearances by Odin, Vera Cantor, and Nighthawk (of the Squadron Supreme). Defenders Lineup: Beast, Dr. Strange, Gargoyle, Hellcat, Hellstorm, Hulk, Sub-Mariner, and Valkyrie. 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. "Vengeance! Cries the Valkyrie!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by J.M. DeMatteis and Mark Gruenwald. Art by Don Perlin (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. In a startling turn of events in Asgard, Brunnhilde's soul has been at long last reunited with her original body! And now the true Valkyrie lives again -- and she lusts for vengeance against the Enchantress! What a fight to the finish: the Valkyries. the Enchantress! Meanwhile, the four defenders who traveled to another dimension to find the Rose of Purity attempt to return home, but they take an unexpected detour -- and meet an unexpected former teammate! Cameo appearances by Odin, Vera Cantor, and Nighthawk (of the Squadron Supreme). Defenders Lineup: Beast, Dr. Strange, Gargoyle, Hellcat, Hellstorm, Hulk, Sub-Mariner, and Valkyrie. 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Direct Edition. "Hunger..." Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin (layouts) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. Devil-Slayer is haunted by the death of the drifter named Sunshine several issues ago. So Eric Payneembarks upon a quest to save his (Eric's) tormented soul. But only Devil-Slayer's ex-wife Cory can help him see the light. Cameo appearances by Luann Bloom and Doctor Strange. 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. "Hunger..." Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin (layouts) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. Devil-Slayer is haunted by the death of the drifter named Sunshine several issues ago. So Eric Payne embarks upon a quest to save his (Eric's) tormented soul. But only Devil-Slayer's ex-wife Cory can help him see the light. Cameo appearances by Luann Bloom and Doctor Strange. 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"Fathers and Daughters" Plot by Mark Gruenwald. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin (breakdowns) and Andy Mushynsky (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. Patsy Walker travels to Greentown, Ohio to unlock the mystery surrounding her father. Is it possible he was a demon instead of a real man? Hellcat has a very strange encounter with Satan (aka Daimon Hellstrom's father) to get some answers. Will Patsy finally learn the truth about her dad...and actually meet him for the first time in years? Cameo appearances by Joshua Walker, Dr. Strange, Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Nighthawk (of the Squadron Supreme), Hyperion (of the Squadron Supreme), and the Over-Mind. 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Defenders/Squadron Supreme team-up - "Strange Visitor from Another Planet!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Don Perlin. Inks by Mike Gustovich. Cover by Brent Anderson. Following the events of Avengers Annual #11, the Defenders host a party at their Upper West Side brownstone. But the festivities are halted when Dr. Strange dramatically appears in astral form! The good doctor has discovered a crisis on another Earth. Specifically, Earth-712 --the home of the Squadron Supreme! And it's a place the Beast, Wanda, and the Vision know very well. What has gone wrong on the squadron's world this time? Hyperion and Nighthawk spin an unbelievable tale -- of how theOvermind took over the United States and the Squadron Supreme! Cameo appearances by August Masters, Chorus, and Vera Cantor. Flashback cameo by the Avengers to recap the Serpent Crown saga in Avengers 141-148. Defenders Lineup: Beast, Dr. Strange, Gargoyle, Hellstorm, Hulk, Silver Surfer, Sub-Mariner, and Valkyrie. (Note: The Overmind previously appeared in Fantastic Four 116.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Defenders/Squadron Supreme team-up - "Moon Madness!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. Plot by J.M. DeMatteis and Don Perlin. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin (breakdowns) and Mike Gustovich (finishes). Cover by Don Perlin and Steve Mitchell. Asshown on the super-stuffed cover, the Defenders battle the Squadron Supreme for control of Earth-712. On Moon Base One, the Overmind prepares to launch his interstellar armada to conquer the planets beyond Earth! However the Dynamic Defenders teleport to the moon to stop his plan! But the Overmind has his own team of super-heroes at his disposal: the Squadron Supreme! It's the best of Earth-616 vs. the best of Earth-712 -- until a shocking new combatant enters the fray! Cameo appearances by August Masters, Chorus, andNull, the Living Darkness. Squadron Supreme Lineup: Amphibian, Arcanna, Captain Hawk, Dr. Spectrum, Golden Archer, Hyperion, Lady Lark, Nighthawk, Nuke, Power Princess, Tom Thumb, and the Whizzer. 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Defenders/Squadron Supreme team-up - "Dance of Darkness/Dance of Light!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. Plot by J.M. DeMatteis and Don Perlin. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by DonPerlin. Inks by Mike Gustovich and Sam de la Rosa (p. 10). Cover by Don Perlin and Al Milgrom. On the moon of Earth-712; Null, the Living Darkness stands revealed as the cause of all the chaos on the squadron's homeworld! And now the 22 assembled heroes must find a way to overcome the evil alienentity! But how? The telepathic being called Chorus has an idea. If the Defenders and the Squadron Supreme form a mind-meld with her, Chorus can fight Null on the physical and psychic planes! Will this plan work? It's all or nothing to save the universe! Cameo appearances by the Overmind and August Masters. (Note: The Squadron Supreme appears next in the first issue of the Squadron Supreme (1985) limited series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.