Why it's Hot:
- 1st solo title featuring The Defenders
- 1st appearance of Necrodamus, a sorcerer
- Cover Art by Sal Buscema
- Writer: Steve Englehart
- White Pages
Synopsis:
*Defenders #1* marks the first solo title for the superhero team known as The Defenders, featuring a team-up between the Hulk, Namor the Sub-Mariner, and Doctor Strange. The issue begins with the Hulk seeking help from Doctor Strange to free Namor from a mysterious energy shield. After a battle with Necrodamus, a sorcerer who plans to sacrifice Namor, the team defeats him, and the Defenders are formed. This issue sets the stage for the team’s ongoing adventures and introduces Necrodamus as a significant villain in the Marvel Universe.
