The "non-team" features Doctor Strange, Hulk, Valkyrie, Nighthawk, and the Red Guardian. Availability & Pricing
“Shame that Gerber's run ends in this volume, but this is what the Defenders should be!” Amazon.com.au “Great work from Gerber; Good packaging from Marvel.” Amazon.com.au
Reviews for this volume are overwhelmingly positive, focusing on its unique "weirdness" and the synergy between the creative team. Defenders Masterworks v5 [Marvel] (2015) (Digit...
This 280-page collection includes some of the most famous and strange issues in the Defenders' history:
Defenders (1972) #31–41, Annual #1, and the Marvel Treasury Edition #12. Fans often highlight the volume as essential for
Fans often highlight the volume as essential for those who enjoy the "non-team" dynamic of the original Defenders.
The artistic team of Sal Buscema and Klaus Janson is praised for providing a grounded, gritty, and dynamic look that balances Gerber's eccentric plots. The "non-team" features Doctor Strange
Features the infamous "Elf with a Gun," the "Bambi and the Bozos" storyline, and the conclusion of the Headmen saga.