The Defenders #71
marvel • 1979
- Series
- The Defenders
- Issue
- 71
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Cover date
- May 1, 1979
- Story title
- Stranger & Stranger in a Strange Land
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Published in May 1979, The Defenders #71 arrived during a transitional era for the series as it moved away from its origins as a loose collection of powerhouse characters toward a more established team dynamic. Written by Ed Hannigan and illustrated by Herb Trimpe, the issue reflects the grounded, character-driven approach that defined the late seventies Marvel bullpen, focusing on the internal tensions and idiosyncratic personality clashes of the non-team.
The cover and interior art by Herb Trimpe are characteristic of his long-standing work with Marvel’s supernatural and unconventional characters. The issue was received by readers as a quintessential example of the 'Defenders' formula, emphasizing the bizarre stakes and psychological fragility that set the group apart from the more traditional Avengers. It remains a notable entry for its effort to maintain the series' unique, often surreal aesthetic during a period of significant creative shuffling at the publisher.
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