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The Defenders, #25 Regular Edition

Published: July 1975

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The Defenders #25

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Issue Contents:
Three Stand Beside Them!
1 page superhero

"But against the Sons of the Serpent..."

Characters
Credits
Story Notes

Giacoia inks and Romita corrections on Luke Cage and Hulk's face per Nick Caputo, September 2012. Marvel Comics Index #3 incorrectly credits Mike Esposito as inker.

Impossible?
Story 1 1 page

"Not for the super bodybuilding system!"

Story Notes

Interior front cover.

The Serpent Sheds Its Skin
Story 2 18 pages superhero

"Within the woman called Clea there is tumult..."

Storyline

Son of Satan and Power Man free the rest of the Defenders and follow the clues to find the person behind the Sons of the Serpent organization. The Elf with a gun kills Tom and Linda Pritchett.

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Credits
Story Notes

Serpents underwater headquarters leads to J. C. Pennysworth's office (Trustee of Kyle Richmond (Nighthawk).

Marvel-Hero Stick-Ons

Featuring Our Way Studios; Marvel-Hero Stick-Ons

Story 3 1 page

"Now, for the first time, you can get your favorite Marvel-heroes..."

Characters
  • Captain America
  • Conan
  • Hulk
  • Iron Man
  • Thor
  • Spider-Man
  • Luke Cage
  • Daredevil
Electroman
Story 4 1 page

"Nothing. I can't seem to score with a decent job."

Characters
  • Electroman
Shop by Mail (1)
Story 5 3 pages
Story Notes

Full pages of non-novelty advertisements spread across the issue.

What To Sink Your Teeth Into When You're Hungry and You're Not a Werewolf
Story 6 1 page

"Every now and then, do you get this uncontrollable urge to bite into something that's really got some meat in it?"

Evel Knievel Towels
Story 7 1 page

"Evel Knievel in action on high quality genuine cotton terry towels."

Look, Friends! You Can Win Your Choice of Neat Prizes Free
Story 8 1 page

"You can be a happy, prosperous Grit salesman"

The Origins of Marvel Comics
Story 9 1 page

"This is the one! 14 years in the making!"

The Mighty Marvel Calendar for 1975!
Story 10 0 pages
Customize - Restore Auto/Van Interiors
Story 11 1 page

"Start a new career now – at home"

Enter the Razzles Dazzle Stakes
Story 12 1 page
Make Excellent Extra Cash...
Story 13 1 page

"If you want to make good extra cash in spare time, we'll send you a complete compact money-making order."

Novelty Ads (1)
Story 14 1 page
A Dynamic Display of Dizzy Doings, Daring Delineations, and Dazzling Descriptions Designed to Dispel Your Despair!
Story 15 1 page
Credits
The Big Bang!!
Story 16 1 page superhero

"Calling Captain Marvel! This is Space Ship 49!"

Characters
Credits
Story Notes

Comics ad for Hostess Twinkies from ITT Continental Baking Company. Between pages 17 and 18 of the main sequence.

Story 17 1 page

"Dear Marvel, The Defenders are in the hands of..."

Credits
Story Notes

Letters of comment from readers G. C. Hoover, Michael Blake, and Brian Murphy. Features a small comic panel taken from the issue.

Put a Marvel on Your Chest!
Story 18 1 page

"Is your life drab?"

Story Notes

Marvel Merchandise advertisement for t-shirts.

3 Complete Fishing Outfits
Story 19 1 page

"Selected for you by experts."

Story Notes

Interior back cover.

Have You Seen This Coupon Before?
Story 20 1 page

"It has helped to start many men and women on the road to greater accomplishment"

Story Notes

Back cover.