The Defenders #149

The Defenders #149, published by Marvel Comics in November 1985, belongs to the final stage of the original run of the series, which focused on a rotating roster of non-traditional heroes. By this point in the mid-1980s, the title had shifted away from its original premise of a core trio, featuring a sprawling lineup that reflected the publisher's experimentation with less conventional team dynamics during that decade.

Written by Peter B. Gillis with interior art by Don Perlin, the issue contributed to the series' reputation for exploring cosmic and supernatural themes that were often distinct from the more mainstream Avengers narratives of the time. The creative direction aimed to blend character-driven storytelling with the esoteric threats characteristic of the title's twilight, though the series would conclude just a few months later with issue #152.