"Another Runner!" Written by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Don Perlin and Kim DeMulder. Cover by Brent Anderson and Bret Blevins.
What a choice Moondragon must make! Should she die a horrible death, and thus spare the world from being destroyed by a monstrous evil force--or should she live, and accept the almost limitless power that can be hers, by agreeing to forever become the immortal tool of the Dark Dragon? All that the New Defenders can do is watch--helpless! 32 pages, FC.
NOTE: 1st appearance of Andromeda and 1st appearance of the Runner (an Elder of the Universe).
Cover price $0.65.
"The Kickshaws Consignment!" Written by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Sal Buscema and Art Nichols. Cover by Terry Shoemaker and Randy Emberlin.
The New Defenders encounter mystery, murder and supernatural menace when they embark on the search for the fabled artifact of power--the Grey God! Guest-starring Daimon and Patsy Hellstrom, Cutlass and Typhoon!
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.65.
"Lonely as a Cloud!" Written by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Don Perlin, Art Nichols and Dell Barras. Cover by Kevin Nowlan.
Will the mystery of Cloud finally be revealed, or will the answer raise even more questions? And what of the fear-inspiring Interloper? Why is his next target northern New Mexico?
Cover price $0.65.
Final Issue - "The End of All Songs! Written by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Don Perlin and Dell Barras. Cover art by Frank Cirocco.
Story Continued from Secret Wars II (1985) #7. Moondragon cures Angel's blindness, cures Chris Larmouth from the spoor monster, and cures Carol and Danny Faber; Includes Punisher ad with art by Mike Zeck and by John Beatty.
40 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.
Here it is--the final battle between the Defenders and the Badoon in "Let My Planet Go!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta.
Starhawk joins the Guardians of the Galaxy. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twins of Evil!"
Cover price $0.25.
Cover pencils by Gil Kane. Webbed Hands, Warm Heart!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney
The Defenders fight the Headmen and manage to rescue Kyle Richmond's brain, only to have it fall into the hands of Nebulon. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 41 (the Hulk). Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Cupcake Caper, inks by Mike Esposito.
36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.
Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dan Adkins. I Think We're All Bozos in This Book!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney
Nebulon returns to Earth with a plan to create world peace, but only on his terms. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Cupcake Caper.
36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.
Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. Bring Back My Body To Me, To Me...!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts), inks by Klaus Janson (finished art);
Chondo's brain is transferred back into his body only to find that the other Headmen had "improved" his body for him; Red Guardian comes to America to help transfer Kyle Richmond's brain back into his body.
36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.
Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. A Garden of Earthly Demise!, script by Steve Gerber and Mary Skrenes (special assist), pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson
Valkyrie is in jail. Hulk and Jack Norriss try to save Aragorn; Nighthawk has his brain returned to his body only to then be captured, along with Dr. Strange and the Red Guardian by the Plantman; Origin recap of Nighthawk.
36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.
Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. Evil in Bloom!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson
Doctor Strange and Red Guardian escape from Plantman with the help of Jack Norriss and Power Man. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 53 (Captain America). One-page Hostess ad, Captain America and the Red Skull.
36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.
Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. Intruder in the Sand!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson;
Shazanna uses Trish Starr to lure Doctor Strange and Nighthawk into a trap in her plan to take over this dimension. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Spider-Man and the Fly!
Cover price $0.30.
"And in This Corner: the New Emissaries of Evil," a.k.a. Rhino, Solarr, the Cobalt Man, and Egghead! Gerry Conway, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Klaus Janson.
Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Spider-Man and the Fly!" O.J. Simpson stars in a half-page shoe ad. The letters page contains the "Howard the Duck Weakly Campaign Update # 3" (yes, that's "weakly," not "weekly"). Jack Kirby cover pencils.
Cover price $0.30.
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.
Cover price $0.30.
Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Al Milgrom. Rage of the Rajah!, script by Gerry Conway (Plot), Roger Slifer (Dialogue), and David Kraft (Dialogue), pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson
The Red Rajah captures the Hulk, Power Man and Nighthawk; Hellcat comes to the Defenders for help. 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.
36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.
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. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.
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. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.
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.
Cover price $0.30.
First 35-cent cover price issue. The Power Principle Part One The Prince and The Presence!, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Dave Cockrum (pg 1), Keith Giffen (pp 2,3,10,11,15,17,18), and Mike Golden (pp 6,7,14,16), inks by Terry Austin
Defenders travel to Atlantis to determine the source of radiation that is killing the Atlanteans. Clea, the Mystic Maiden!, script by Naomi Basner, pencils by Sandy Plunkett, inks by Tony Salmons; Nicodemus disguises himself as a mugger to get the jump on Clea.
Cover price $0.35.
Cover art by Joe Sinnott. Deadlier by the Dozen!, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney
Groups of villains, claiming to be Defenders, have started looting New York City. The Defenders and the prospective Defenders team up to stop them; cameos by Black Goliath, the Prowler, Stingray, Havoc, Iron Man, Hercules, Iron Fist, Ms. Marvel, Nova, Jack of Hearts, Captain Marvel, the Son of Satan, and others.
36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.
Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe. Valhalla Can Wait!, script by David Anthony Kraft (plot) and Ed Hannigan (plot, script), pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Pablo Marcos
The battle between the forces of Hela and Ollerus the Unmerciful for the fate of Valhalla concludes; Val in Valhalla Part 3; Val in old costume again. Iron Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, An Irresistible Force!
Cover price $0.35.
Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Al Milgrom. Poetic Justice, script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Mike Esposito
The Defenders stop the Foolkiller, but their headquarters is burned to the ground during the battle.
Cover price $0.40.
Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Bob McLeod. The Return of the Original Defenders!, script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Herb Trimpe (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finished art, inks by Mike Esposito
While travelling from Las Vegas to New York, the Defenders, along with Wasp and Yellowjacket, intercept a distress call from a military base; When they land they thwart the attack but are later captured; At the same time, Dr. Strange, Namor and the Hulk travel to Tunnel-World to tackle the menace of the Unameable One. Spider-Man Meets June Jitsui! Hostess Twinkies ad, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Rubinstein.
Cover price $0.40.
Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod. Chains of Love!, script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Herb Trimpe and Ed Hannigan, inks by Mike Esposito
Dr. Strange, Hulk and Namor continue their trek thru Tunnel-World; Valkyrie and Hellcat are captured by Mandrill and his henchmen; Wasp and Dian escape and contact Nighthawk asking for his help.
Cover price $0.40.
Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Al Milgrom. Battle Royal!, script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Don Perlin (breakdowns) and Tex Blaisdell (finished art), inks by Tex Blaisdell
A misunderstanding leads to war between Wakanda and Atlantis.
Cover price $0.40.
