The Defenders #128
marvel • 1984
- Series
- The Defenders
- Issue
- 128
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Cover date
- Feb 29, 1984
- Story title
- Assault on the Empire!
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The Defenders #128, published in February 1984, arrived during a transitional period for the team, as the series sought to maintain its identity as Marvel's premier non-team for social outcasts and powerful loners. Written by J.M. DeMatteis with art by Alan Kupperberg, the issue continues the book’s tradition of blending superhero action with character-driven introspection, a hallmark of the title's unique tone within the Marvel Universe.
The cover and interior art reflect the house style of early 1980s Marvel, where Kupperberg utilized a functional and clear aesthetic to advance the convoluted plot threads involving the team's ongoing struggles against supernatural and existential threats. At this stage in its history, the series was leaning heavily into the ensemble dynamics of characters like the Hulk, Valkyrie, and Hellcat, serving as a platform for deeper explorations of heroism that diverged from the more conventional adventures found in titles like The Avengers.
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