*Marvel: Following their ‘stealth pilot’ appearances in Sub-Mariner’s own series, the non-team of Namor, Doctor Strange, the Hulk and (on & off) the Silver Surfer proved such a hit that the powers-that-be brainstormed the idea of an alliance of Marvel’s most determined loners, who were forced by circumstances to work together whether they liked it or not! The Defenders premiered in 1971’s Marvel Feature #1, an extra-length issue which also brought Doctor Strange back from his fleeting ‘masked superhero’ phase in a separate back-up. This copy is an attractive FN+, minimal corner wear and slight ‘ballast mark’ at top and bottom being the only significant flaws. This is the comic which kicked off 150+ issues of the Defenders’ original series, plus myriad relaunches – and, as an additional factor, it was never distributed in the UK! FN+ at £60. SORRY, THIS HAS NOW SOLD