Defenders (1972 1st Series) #98

Marshall Rogers coverCover art by Marshall Rogers. The Hand Closes!, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Don Perlin (breakdowns), Joe Sinnott (finished art), and Sal Trapani (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott (pages 1-6, 12-21) and Sal Trapani (pages 7-11, uncredited)

Nighthawk quits; Cliffy puts on Shadow cloak, calls himself Mandrake, says "Allakazam" and disappears. Wonders of Nature Hostess Fruit Pies with the Fantastic Four, pencils by Herb Trimpe.

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