MMW DEFENDERS HC (2025)

"Written by ROY THOMAS & STEVE ENGLEHART Penciled by ROSS ANDRU & SAL BUSCEMA Cover by NEAL ADAMS Leap into the adventures of the dynamic Defenders, comics' greatest non-team! Bonded in a mutual mission are the mightiest misfits in the Marvel U.: the Incredible Hulk, the Sub-Mariner and the Silver Surfer. But these warriors three don't rest on bylaws and butlers; they - along with the Master of the Mystic Arts, Dr. Strange, and the defiant Valkyrie - come together only in moments of utmost crisis. Facing enemies from across the incomprehensible divide, the Defenders square off against Dormammu; the Nameless One; the Enchantress; and a dark menace from Dr. Strange's past, the sorcerer Cyrus Black. It's not just baddies they do battle with, though. In a prelude to the epic Avengers/Defenders War, Hulk, Namor and the Silver Surfer go head-to-head with the mighty Avengers in a fight that pits hero against hero like none other! Collecting SUB-MARINER #34-35, MARVEL FEATURE #1-3 and THE DEFENDERS #1-6. 256 PGS./All Ages $54.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3044-4"

"Written by STEVE ENGLEHART & LEN WEIN with TONY ISABELLA Penciled by SAL BUSCEMA & BOB BROWN with JIM STARLIN Cover by GIL KANE The Dynamic Defenders, comicdom's most famous non-team, launch into their second Marvel Masterworks collection with the granddaddy of all mega-events-the Avengers/Defenders War! Thor vs. Hulk! Silver Surfer vs. the Vision! Namor vs. Cap! It's a super hero battle royale orchestrated by the mystic menace Dormammu and the mischievous Loki. Concocted by Steve Englehart, the cross-title adventure is collected in full and has never looked better! And that's just the tip of the iceberg! This packed-to-the-gills collection also includes Attuma's invasion of the surface world; Hawkeye's joining the ranks of the Defenders; the all-time classic battle with the Squadron Sinister that brought Nighthawk into the Defenders' fold; a team-up with Professor X to stop Magneto and the his Ultimate Mutant; and at long last, the return of the Black Knight! They're classics that redefined super teams forever, one and all, so come join the revolution with the Marvel Masterworks! Collecting DEFENDERS #7-16, GIANT-SIZE DEFENDERS #1 & AVENGERS #115-118 312 PGS/All Ages $54.99"

"Comicdom's #1 non-team is back, and they've never been better! Hulk, Dr. Strange, Sub-Mariner, Valkyrie and Nighthawk team with Luke Cage, Daredevil and Son of Satan to take on the likes of the Wrecking Crew, Satannish and Asmodeus! Then, spinning out of MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE, comes Steve Gerber! Deconstructing genre conventions with a healthy dose of absurdity, Gerber's innovative Defenders run turned readers' expectations on their heads - so suitably we're including the original Atlas Era appearances of the Headmen: Gorilla Man, Jerold Morgan and Chondu the Mystic! Topped off with a GIANT-SIZE battle royale with the Grandmaster and a Squadron Sinister rematch, this one is a MARVEL MASTERWORKS if there ever was! Collecting DEFENDERS (1972) #17-21, GIANT-SIZE DEFENDERS #2-4, MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE #6-7; and material from MYSTERY TALES #21, WORLD OF FANTASY #11 and TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #9."

"Steve Gerber's DEFENDERS ranks as a high-water mark of '70s Marvel. Taking the famous non-team and mixing in his own unique brand of sharp social commentary, Gerber brought forth stories both action-packed and insightful! We begin with a classic four-part saga featuring the bigoted Sons of the Serpent that brings members past and present together to defend the defenseless. Then, the Guardians of the Galaxy hit the scene and take the Defenders to the year 3015 A.D.! It's an amazing adventure including the debut of Starhawk - and while we were at it, we added the Guardians of the Galaxy's first appearance, too! Oh, and there's an elf with a gun. You'll see Collecting DEFENDERS (1972) #22-30, GIANT-SIZE DEFENDERS #5 and MARVEL SUPER-HEROES (1967) #18."

"Steve Gerber's Defenders run comes to its revolutionary conclusion in the latest Marvel Masterworks extravaganza! Gerber consistently broke the boundaries of what a super-hero comic could be, and his Headmen saga stands as one of the high points in a celebrated career. From the Elf With a Gun to Bambi and the Bozos, Gerber wove together an unlikely cast with a challenging critique of the era's culture. His stories would influence a generation of new writers - and with artwork by the stellar team of Sal Buscema and Klaus Janson, Defenders is an indisputable '70s Marvel masterpiece. And we've topped it off with the classic Defenders/Howard the Duck MARVEL TREASURY EDITION team-up. Need we say more? Reserve your copy today! Collecting DEFENDERS (1972) #31-41 and ANNUAL #1, and MARVEL TREASURY EDITION #12. Rated T"

"The Defenders, Marvel's 'non-team' with an ever-changing roster, brings together its most famous members (Doctor Strange, the Hulk, the Sub-Mariner) with new comrades (Red Guardian, Moon Knight, Nick Fury) and fan-favorites (Luke Cage, Hellcat, Valkyrie, Nighthawk) - and the result is nothing short of classic! The creative team of Kraft and Giffen jump into the series feet first and spin some of the Defenders' greatest adventures: Doctor Strange, possessed by the Red Rajah, becomes a mystic threat to the entire universe! Scorpio and his Zodiac launch a kidnapping conspiracy involving S.H.I.E.L.D.! Valkyrie struggles to reclaim her life! Also featuring an all-new Emissaries of Evil, the origin of the Red Guardian, Atlantean mega-monsters and the debut of Lunatik! Collecting DEFENDERS (1972) #42-57 and material from FOOM #19. Rated T "

"Doctor Strange and the Defenders face a crisis when the Eye of Agamotto is stolen by the bizarre Xenogenesis cult. If the demon woshippers succeed, the Elder Gods will be unleashed on Earth. Hellcat emerges from the battle with new powers, but they can't save her from Membership Madness! Comics' famous non-team begins a membership drive that brings a horde of heroes to their doorstep, and heroes always play nice with each other, right? Next, it's off to Asgard where Valkyrie is split from her human side, leading to a struggle for the hero's soul. We conclude with an otherdimensional epic revealing the bizarre world of Lunatik and a fight with Foolkiller that puts the future of the Defenders at risk. Collecting DEFENDERS (1972) #58-75 and MARVEL TREASURY EDITION #16. Rated T "

One of the most offbeat storylines of the '70s is completed: At last...the Omega Saga! Then, prepare for the return of the original Defenders! Hulk, Doctor Strange and Sub-Mariner journey to Tunnelworld, a secret realm ravaged by war. Led by the winged Aeroika, the trio prepares for battle against the Unnamable - but one of their own has already been compromised! Meanwhile, the ladies of the Defenders have things handled with Fem-Force and Mutant Force - until the Mandrill makes the scene! Nighthawk is in trouble with the FBI, while Patsy Walker's life is turned upside down by tragedy. Plus: Atlanteans have stolen Wakandan tech, and Black Panther is not going to put up with that! It's Namor vs. T'Challa in a battle royal! Collecting DEFENDERS (1972) #76-91 and TALES TO ASTONISH (1979) #13. Rated T

J.M. DeMatteis begins his celebrated tenure with comics' most famous non-team, the Defenders! Along with artist Don Perlin, he'll take Doctor Strange, the Hulk, Nighthawk, Hellcat and the Son of Satan on wild adventures into the occult - and against each other! These weird tales begin with a broken Eternity; evolve to include demons, Dracula and the Devil-Slayer; and culminate in a double-sized issue #100 extravaganza! If the Defenders can't prevail, it'll be hell on Earth - literally! Collectively known as "The Six-Fingered Hand Saga," it's one of the most compelling Defenders adventures of all time. This beautiful hardcover edition also features the first appearance of the Gargoyle, the return of original Defenders the Silver Surfer and the Sub-Mariner, and a tragic turn for Nighthawk! Collecting DEFENDERS (1972) #92-102 and MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #101. Rated T