Official Press Release

Legendary Artist Neal Adams Covers DEFENDERS #1!

This December, an all-new team is about to embark on a bold mission to protect reality from insanity – they are the Defenders! To celebrate the launch of one of this year’s biggest new series, Marvel is pleased to present your first look at the Defenders #1 Adams Inked Variant from legendary artist Neal Adams! The top-selling creative team of Matt Fraction and Terry Dodson assemble a team of the world’s strongest heroes to save everyone from the impossible! It’s up to Doctor Strange, the Silver Surfer, Red She-Hulk, Iron Fist and Namor to defend the very fabric of the Marvel Universe. With the team going up against the most diabolical threats and a special variant cover by a living legend, no fan can miss the Defenders #1 Adams Inked Variant!

*Retailers should check the Marvel Mailer for special ordering incentives on Defenders #1 and it’s variants.

DEFENDERS #1 (OCT110587)
DEFENDERS #1 ADAMS VARIANT (OCT110589)
DEFENDERS #1 ADAMS INKED VARIANT (SEP118111)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils & Cover by TERRY DODSON
Variant Cover by NEAL ADAMS
Sketch Variant Cover by NEAL ADAMS
FOC—11/7/11, On-Sale—12/7/11