The Defenders #138
marvel • 1984
- Series
- The Defenders
- Issue
- 138
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Cover date
- Dec 1, 1984
- Story title
- Three Women
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Published by Marvel Comics in December 1984, The Defenders #138 was written by Peter B. Gillis and illustrated by Don Perlin. This issue arrived during a transitional era for the team, as the series sought to redefine its identity following the departure of many core members. The narrative reflects the experimental, often surreal tone that defined the mid-1980s run of the title, focusing on the team's shift toward more unconventional, mystical, and character-driven stories.
The cover art, typically handled by Perlin during this period, aligns with the darker, more intricate aesthetic preferred for the non-traditional supergroup. At the time, the series functioned as a gathering place for characters who did not fit into the established Avengers or X-Men molds. While not as commercially iconic as the team's 1970s heyday, this issue serves as a preserved example of the stylistic pivots Marvel utilized to sustain interest in secondary titles during the mid-80s market shift.
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