"Renewal!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin, Joe Sinnott and Al Milgrom. Cover by Al Milgrom.
Due to tensions and in-fighting, the world's most unusual team of heroes is in danger of disbanding. As the mighty Hulk and Savage Sub-Mariner depart, the rest of the Defenders get some much needed R&R and recruit a new member.
Cover price $0.50.
"Mind Games!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin, Joe Sinnott Sal Trapani and Jack Abe. Cover by Al Milgrom.
Nighthawk takes center stage in a solo adventure that may see him changed forever! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Characters: Nighthawk; Gargoyle; Clea; Luann Bloom; Wong; Spider-Man (fb) Hulk and Valkyrie on cover only.
Cover price $0.50.
"The Haunting of Christiansboro!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin and Joe Sinnott. Cover by Al Milgrom.
In this Halloween adventure, the uncanny Defenders face off with the ghostly power of Null, the Living Darkness!
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
"Yesterday Never Dies!" Guest-starring Wonder Man and the Beast. Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin, Joe Sinnott and Al Milgrom. Cover by Al Milgrom.
Devil-Slayer is in big trouble - and it's up to Doctor Strange, the Beast, and Wonder Man to get him out of it. Meanwhile, Kyle Richmond (a.k.a Nighthawk) gets a call from some gun-totting goons, and Daimon Hellstorm makes an appearance. Plus, the return of "Sunshine" Gross!
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
"...Rising...!" Guest-starring Mister Fantastic. Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin, Joe Sinnott and Al Milgrom. Cover by Al Milgrom.
What is the Beast's problem? Plus, the Son of Satan returns to the pages of Defenders!
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
"...Rising...!" Guest-starring Mister Fantastic. Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin, Joe Sinnott and Al Milgrom. Cover by Al Milgrom.
What is the Beast's problem? Plus, the Son of Satan returns to the pages of Defenders!
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
"On Death and Dying...!" Guest-starring Captain America and Daredevil. Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin, Mike Esposito and Chic Stone. Cover by Al Milgrom.
The Defenders gather outside the Super Patriots Base, after just escaping the explosion that occurred in the previous issue; they mourn the loss of Nighthawk. When the Defenders prepare to leave, a sole surviving henchman of the Super Patriot's team emerges from a bunker, shoots and kills Valkyrie; gathering in the apartment of Valkyrie, Hellcat and Gargoyle meet and decide to hold a memorial service. Featuring appearances by Thor, Spider-Man, Hawkeye, luke Cage, Namor, Silver Surfer, and the Hulk.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
"On Death and Dying...!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Written by J.M. DeMatteis and Mark Gruenwald. Art by Don Perlin and Joe Sinnott. Cover by Al Milgrom.
The Defenders assemble to battle the evil machinations of the Enchantress with the immortal life of Valkyrie hanging in the balance!
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
"...Hunger...!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis and Mark Gruenwald. Art by Don Perlin and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin.
Take a field trip through the psyche of the man they call Devil-Slayer and prepare yourself.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
"Fathers and Daughters!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis and Mark Gruenwald. Art by Don Perlin and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Al Milgrom.
Hellcat's search for her true heritage comes to a head! Needless to say, that means a dramatic turning point in the life of Patsy Walker.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
Defenders/Squadron Supreme Team-Up: Part 2 of 3 - "Moon Madness!" Guest-starring the Silver Surfer, Vision, Scarlet Witch and the Squadron Supreme. Written by J.M. DeMatteis and Don Perlin. Art by Don Perlin and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Don Perlin and Steve Mitchell.
The Squadron Supreme Saga takes a few twists and turns as the heroes of two worlds assemble to stop the mad scheme of Over-Mind!
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Defenders/Squadron Supreme Team-Up: Part 3 of 3 - "Dance of Darkness/Dance of Light!" Written by J. M. DeMatteis and Don Perlin. Art by Don Perlin, Mike Gustovich and Sam de la Rosa (p.10, uncredited). Cover by Don Perlin and Al Milgrom.
Don't miss the cataclysmic, cosmic confrontation ever - as the uncanny Defenders and the mighty Squadron Supreme unite to take on the demonic power of Null, the Living Darkness!
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"A Very Wrong Turn!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Aart by Don Perlin and Hilary Barta. Cover by Don Perlin and Steve Mitchell.
The weirdest adventure ever! It's a Dr. Seuss-inspired tale as the Defenders take A VERY WRONG TURN!
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
"Two By Two!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin, Mike Mignola (5 pages ink) and Diverse Hands. Cover by Don Perlin and Steve Mitchell.
Doctor Strange takes council with Over-Mind. Meanwhile, the Vision and Scarlet Witch depart, Gargoyle and Beast both catch up with their significant others, Hellstorm and Hellcat head out on the town, and Namor and Valkyrie's relationship takes an interesting turn. It's a day-in-the-life of Marvel's mightiest non-team.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
"The Double!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin, Andy Mushynsky and Al Milgrom. Cover by Don Perlin and Al Milgrom.
The Son of Satan faces off with...himself?! But that's impossible! Which Daimon Hellstorm is the real Damion Hellstorm? Find out in this stand alone story that sees the Defenders' supernatural hero face a hard truth about himself.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
Part 1 of 2 - "Sanctuary!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin, Jack Abel, Kim DeMulder and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Don Perlin and Jack Abel.
The Son of Satan seeks asylum in the last place on earth you'd believe, a church! But there is something else afoot, someone else hiding away in this safe house that could become a threat to all mankind.
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
"Savior!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis and Don Perlin. Art by Don Perlin.
The defiant Defenders face the power of the Miracle Man! Plus, a major turning point in the life of Daimon Hellstorm, Son of Satan!
Cover price $0.60.
"Darkness on the Edge of Time!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin and Kim DeMulder. Cover by Sandy Plunkett and Alan Weiss.
The lead-in to #125 as we learn the entire secret behind the Elf and the Tribunal, and the reason why the Defenders must break up.
Cover price $0.60.
"Hello, I Must Be Going (or...Mad Dogs and Elvishmen!)" Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Don Perlin and Kim DeMulder. Cover by Carl Potts and Bill Sienkiewicz.
It's the one we've been leading up to. To save the world, the Defenders must...break up! But from the ashes rises a new team! Would you believe...the Ex X-Men?! Also, Hellcat's wedding! The debut of Mad Dog! And the Mutant Force returns! Whew! So much action it took a double-sized issue to tell it!
38 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.
"State of the Union!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Alan Kupperberg. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty.
Remember Moondragon? Remember how her arrogant personality turned her from a hero to the most incorrigible Avengers villainess of all (see Avengers [1963 1st Series] #219-220)? Well, she's in the Defenders--and Valkyrie on orders from Odin has to teach her humility and cooperation! Needless to say, our newest ensemble of Defenders is in for some growing pains as a team.
Cover price $0.60.
Assistant Editors' Month - "Cloud Happen" is written by J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Sal Buscema and Alan Kupperberg. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty.
Sure, the Defenders find themselves at the top of the Secret Empire's hit list! OK, so Cloud, who was a villain last issue, tries to defect to the good side! All right, so Moondragon takes a few steps off her high horse! OK, OK, OK, so we've got some twelve foot tall robots thrown in! But what we really wanna know is--who's that mysterious villain from the past lurking around?
Cover price $0.60.
"Assault on the Empire" is written by J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Alan Kupperberg and Mike Mignola. Cover by Kevin Nowlan.
What is Project: Sublimate? Let's just say that 1984 arrives a year early, as the most far-reaching of all Defenders sagas draws toward its dramatic conclusion!
32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
"Assault on the Empire" is written by J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Alan Kupperberg and Mike Mignola. Cover by Kevin Nowlan.
What is Project Sublimate? Let's just say that 1984 arrives a year early, as the most far-reaching of all Defenders sagas draws toward its dramatic conclusion!
"And in the End!" Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and Kim DeMulder. Cover by Frank Cirocco.
The Secret Empire lies in defeat--but all is not well for the New Defenders--because Professor Power himself is still on the loose! And if you've ever wondered why they call him power--stop wondering! Plus--Nick Fury and his agents of SHIELD! A new calling for the Beast! And the New Defenders' headquarters!
Cover price $0.60.
