tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142199900369238852.post6279788488823045609..comments2024-03-25T05:26:47.764-04:00Comments on The Peerless Power of Comics!: The Coming of... The Defenders!Comicsfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10064955427593820783noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142199900369238852.post-68676109939746437002016-09-05T22:10:04.734-04:002016-09-05T22:10:04.734-04:00The rampaging Hulk is just a big ol' green Car...The rampaging Hulk is just a big ol' green Care Bear, wanting to wake up Subby just so he could tell him "hi". Shucks!<br />On another note, what made the Defenders cool was indeed their non-team status, and you just never knew who was going to show up and hang with the team for an issue or three. The illustrious ranks of these guest-stars included Yellowjacket, Ben Grimm, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Son of Satan, Clea, Luke Cage, the Red Guardian, Moonknight, and Howard the Duck! (yes, it's true)<br />And let's not forget Dollar Bill!<br />M.P.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142199900369238852.post-8589581157894021942016-09-05T18:21:08.779-04:002016-09-05T18:21:08.779-04:00The only problem I had with Wein on the book, davi...The only problem I had with Wein on the book, david, is that he tended to formalize the concept of the Defenders as a bona fide team. When Nighthawk would make such remarks, that was one thing, since making the Defenders a team (complete with headquarters and meeting table) was something he always wanted; but having Dr. Strange chastise the Valkyrie when she pulled her sword on mesmerized townsfolk by saying how "a true Defender may never raise arms against the innocent" made me want to crumple my issue. Mantlo would also do the same to an extent, when Bruce Banner was in control of the Hulk and Strange wondered if Banner would still remain "a Defender." I'm surprised we didn't start seeing Defenders I.D. cards.<br />Comicsfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10064955427593820783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142199900369238852.post-73245601602655910512016-09-05T15:13:57.671-04:002016-09-05T15:13:57.671-04:00Great column..., LOVE the early Defenders.., up to...Great column..., LOVE the early Defenders.., up to around ish 30 or so.<br /><br />The art's a bit wobbly in the Marvel Premiere issues, but the Englehart/Buscema team once again wins for the first dozen or so issues.<br /><br />Actually I pretty much prefer only the Sal-drawn issues, especially if Englehart, Wein or Gerber are at the writing helm. They were great at crafting the weird dynamics we came to love so much. After that, it was just another team to me.<br /><br />I do wish Hawkeye would have stayed a bit longer, even a longer YellowJacket stint would have been super. Having some not-so-active Avengers on the 'non-team' was always fun.<br /><br />david_bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218727673816200051noreply@blogger.com