The Defenders #72
marvel • 1979
- Series
- The Defenders
- Issue
- 72
- Publisher
- Marvel
- Cover date
- Jun 1, 1979
- Story title
- "Up From the Sky!
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Published in June 1979, The Defenders #72 was part of a transitional period for Marvel's non-team as the series moved away from its core lineup. Written by Ed Hannigan with art by Herb Trimpe, the issue reflects the era's focus on grounded, character-driven subplots intermingled with cosmic threats, characteristic of the 'Defenders' brand which prioritized unconventional groupings of characters over the traditional superhero team dynamics seen in titles like The Avengers.
The cover and interior work by Herb Trimpe, a long-time Marvel stalwart best known for his definitive run on The Incredible Hulk, highlight the kinetic, slightly gritty house style of late-seventies Marvel comics. The issue is widely regarded by fans of the period as a testament to the series' ability to maintain a unique narrative voice despite frequent rotating creative teams, contributing to its status as a piece of quintessential Bronze Age continuity.
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