The Defenders, #22 Regular Edition
Published: April 1975
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The Sons of the Serpent Strike!
"And this time even the Defenders may not be able to stop them!"
Characters
- The Defenders [Hulk [Bruce Banner]
- Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]
- Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]]
- Sons of the Serpent
Credits
- Pencils: Gil Kane
- Inks: Joe Sinnott
- Letters: Danny Crespi
Story Notes
Marvel Comics Index #3 incorrectly credits Mike Esposito as inker.
Don't Be Half A Man!
"Let me show you how I can make you a real he-man from head to toe..."
Story Notes
Interior front cover advertisement which includes the famous "Insult that Made a Man Out of Mac".
Fangs of Fire and Blood!
"Her name is Valkyrie...or perhaps Barbara."
Storyline
Valkyrie learns about life among the poor, Nighthawk discovers he'd rather spend time with the Defenders than with his old crowd. The Sons of the Serpent begin to terrorize the poor.
Characters
- The Defenders [Valkyrie
- Nighthawk [Kyle Richmond]
- Doctor Strange [Stephen Strange]
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]]
- Ginny
- Harold Holliman
- Elena
- Elena's baby
- Wong
- Clea
- Sons of the Serpent
- Amos Ferret
- Mrs. Washington
Credits
- Script: Steve Gerber
- Pencils: Sal Buscema
- Pencils: Mike Esposito
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Colors: 高橋のぼる
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
- Letters: C. Evan Metcalf
Story Notes
Uncredited inking assistance by Frank Giacoia. Info per Nick Caputo, July 2017.
Put Yourself in the Center of the Action
"We'll send you GRIT right away..."
These 3 Big Drafting Kits Given To You!
"When you train at home with us for a high pay job in drafting"
Novelty Advertisements (1)
Indian and Lincoln Cents by the Pound!
"Sacks and sacks of cents have been accumulating in my coin vaults for many years."
Isokinetics
"New breakthru in muscle building!"
Formula I
"Sleek and shapely."
Shop by Mail (1)
Story Notes
Full page of non-novelty advertisements.
I'm Sick and Tired of My Job!
"Don't forget, dear, we've got a date for the movies with Jim and Helen tonight."
Credits
- Script: Steve Gerber
Story Notes
Letters of comment from readers Viktor Rubenfield, Robert Rapp, and Richy Forman. Placed between pages 11 and 12 of the main sequence.
Fast Track to a Cool Job!
"Train at home to be a motorcycle mechanic"
Be a Might Marvel Salesperson
"Or maybe just a thrifty true believer!"
Story Notes
Promotional subscription advertisement to purchase 12 comics for the price of 8.
Marvel Poster Masterpieces and Mighty Marvel Belt Buckles
"The Mighty Marvel mail order store is now open for business."
Impossible?
"Not for the super bodybuilding system!"
Another Assortment of Action-Packed Ad-Libs and Astonishing Addendums!
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Kung-Fu & Karate
"You learn by looking and listening the easy way..."
Have You Seen This Coupon Before?
"It has helped to start many men and women on the road to greater accomplishment"
Story Notes
Interior back cover.
Never Finished High School?
"Now you can get a diploma without going back"
Story Notes
Back cover.