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Hilarious Defenders #1 Sells Out
By The Editor
August 12, 2005 - 14:24




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Eisner-award-winning creators KeithGiffen, J.M. DeMatteis and
Kevin Maguire are now the comic-selling machinebehind the resurgence of DEFENDERS. And when they’re done, you’ll never look at these
mythic heroes thesame way ever again.

Doctor Strange has recruited Hulk, Sub-Mariner, andthe Silver Surfer to
reform the Defenders in order to stop the unholy allianceof Dormammu and
Umar. But can these heavy hitters overcome tempertantrums, inflated egos,
and an unhealthy fascination with the beach in time tostop them?







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“We’ve got a great name and concept with
DEFENDERS,”says editor Andy Schmidt. “I hope this is a sign
of good things tocome for the characters and the creators. Thanks
everyone!”

Keith Giffen was overjoyed abouteverybody’s….er, his
accomplishment. “I'd like to thank all of the littlepeople who made
this possible. Kevin, JM... Thanks,” saysGiffen.

Penciler Kevin Maguire is equally ecstatic about the sellout of
DEFENDERS #1. “Youmean I can tell my mom to put away the credit
cards?” asks Maguire.

Maybe not yet, but there are four more issues to gofor Marvel’s
unlikeliest group of heroes…just enough time for Giffen,DeMatteis,
and Maguire to mess up the Marvel Universeforever.

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Carl Towns ofPaperbackreader.com says, “This is genius. Comic gold
from front to back.I’m eagerly anticipating each and every issue of
this mini series andalready thinking 5 issues just isn’t
enough.”

Retailers should be sure to order up on the rest ofthe series. Kevin
Maguire’s creditors would really appreciateit. At this time there
are no plans to go back to press, but that couldalways change.











DEFENDERS#2 (OF 5) JUN052020

Written by KEITH GIFFEN& Marc DeMatteis

Pencils &Cover by Kevin Maguire

32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP …$2.99

FOC - 7/28 On Sale – 8/17/05


DEFENDERS#3 (OF 5) JUL051880

Written by KEITH GIFFEN& J. M. DeMatteis

Pencils & Cover by Kevin Maguire

32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP …$2.99

FOC – 9/8 On Sale– 9/28/05


DEFENDERS#4 (OF 5) AUG051917

Written by KEITH GIFFEN& J. M. DeMatteis

Pencils & Cover by Kevin Maguire

32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FORTEENS AND UP …$2.99

FOC – 10/6 OnSale –10/26


DEFENDERS #5 (OF 5)

Written by KEITH GIFFEN & J. M. DEMATTEIS

Pencils & Cover KEVIN MAGUIRE

32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99

FOC – 11/10 On Sale– 11/30