Defenders #04, Page #01 Splash (Buscema/McLaughlin) (1973) (Appearance: Hulk, Sub-Mariner, & Doctor Strange)
Artists: Sal Buscema (Penciller) , Frank McLaughlin (Inker)
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DescriptionFebruary 1973, Defenders #4, Page #1 Splash, Sal Buscema pencils/Frank McLaughlin inks, “The New Defender!”A historic storyline, written by Steve Englehart, which re-introduced Valkyrie to the Marvel Universe!; The Hulk holds the lifeless body of Barbara Norris (who becomes Valkyrie) and threatens Dr. Strange and the Sub-Mariner to stay away, believing that Dr Strange is responsible for harming Barbara. This splash to Defenders #4 continues the aftermath of a vicious battle, between the Defenders and The Nameless One, culminating in Dr Strange and the Silver Surfer trapping the three-headed Nameless One in his own snare. Dr Strange uses his magic to release Barbara Norris from the monster, only to discover that she has gone insane. I started reading Defenders with issue #2, and it was one of my favorite comics written by Steve Englehart; This classic splash exemplifies to me why the Bronze Age was the greatest period in Marvel's history, and comics in general!; Later in this issue, The Enchantress transforms Barbara Norris into the Valkyrie and turns the Black Knight to stone; The Valkyrie takes Aragorn as her horse, and she joins the Defenders, taking the place of the Silver Surfer! Social/Sharing |
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Lloyd White 
Member Since 2007
Posted on 1/10/2015
One of the best Defenders' splashes EVER---congrats on a magnificent acquisition!!
Mike W
Member Since 2007
Posted on 1/10/2015
This splash takes me back to my childhood comic-reading days... great memories. Thank you for sharing, my friend!
Bill Thomson
Member Since 2004
Posted on 1/10/2015
Aww, Nick… don't start collecting Defenders art too!
Nick Katradis
Member Since 2005
Posted on 1/10/2015
Bill Thomson wrote:
Aww, Nick… don't start collecting Defenders art too!Bill, I missed out on this one a few years ago when Colorodo Kid threw it on Ebay; I punished myself ever since for not grabbing it then; Snyder hurt me on this one bad, because he knew I wanted it! but hey, when nostalgia calls, its like any other narcotic - you want it at any price!
Bill Thomson
Member Since 2004
Posted on 1/11/2015
Nick Katradis wrote:
Bill, I missed out on this one a few years ago when Colorodo Kid threw it on Ebay; I punished myself ever since for not grabbing it then; Snyder hurt me on this one bad, because he knew I wanted it! but hey, when nostalgia calls, its like any other narcotic - you want it at any price!I don't blame you, Nick- this is one of the very best Defenders splashes. No one will ever accuse you of having poor taste in art my friend- this is another fabulous addition to your incredible collection (led by that stunning Hulk 143 cover).
Jason Versaggi
Member Since 2005
Posted on 1/10/2015
Super classic. Sal does a beautiful Hulk. Bravo.
Eelco V
Member Since 2004
Posted on 1/11/2015
Great Sal Buscema Defenders splash! The image of the Hulk is striking, greatly inked.
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
Posted on 1/11/2015
Amazing splash, such large images are quite rare, even in splashes
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
Posted on 1/11/2015
Nick, when you left your comment on my Buscema Hulk 273 complete story, you wrote that Sal Buscema is one of the greatest artists in history, and it's splashes like this Defenders #4 one that make me wholeheartedly agree. He has a way of drawing great dynamic tension even when characters are just standing there, and he makes good use of perspective here to create a nice 3D effect. I also love Namor's expression. Fantastic splash!
Fred's CAF Gallery
Member Since 2003
Posted on 1/11/2015
("Get Back!") - This page is all the rage!!! :-)
Rick Loshiavo
Member Since 2004
Posted on 1/11/2015
Absolutely stunning early Defenders splash! Congrats Nick!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 1/12/2015
Stupid Magician! Great page! (obviously) Happy collector! Congrats - this is magnificent.
Michael Mikulovsky
Member Since 2009
Posted on 1/15/2015
Congrads Nick!Great page! I was hooked on the Defenders right away in Subby#34 & #35. Always great to aquire a page one has missed out on earlier.
BRYAN B
Member Since 2007
Posted on 1/16/2015
Simply AWESOME!!! Congratz and thank you for sharing this!
- Artemaria
Member Since 2007
Posted on 3/6/2015
While I don't love Sal Buscema as an artist, there is no debating that the guy could very effectively communicate through the comics medium and really knew how to layout a splash page. This is a fantastic example of the powerful Buscema art that made many people mandate Make Mine Marvel!
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