Greg G. :: Sal Buscema

The Defenders #8, Page 1 (1973)

Artists: Sal Buscema (Penciller) , Frank McLaughlin (Inker)

11 Comments - 1,054 Views - 5 Likes

The Defenders #8, Page 1 (1973) Comic Art

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The Defenders #8 Published Cover

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Artwork Details

Title:	The Defenders #8, Page 1 (1973)
Artist:	Sal Buscema (Penciller)
Artist:	Frank McLaughlin (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Title Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	1,054
Likes on CAF:	5 6
Comments:	11
Added to Site:	8/4/2019
Comic Art Archive:	The Defenders Issue: 8 Page: 1 View

Description

From the story "...If Atlantis Should Fall!" Just a great title splash from The Defenders Vol. 1, #8, Page 1 from 1973.

This artwork was part of the "Avengers/Defenders War" storyline and featured the Red Ghost mind controlling The Sub-Mariner to attack/kill Valkyrie and Hawkeye. See editor or writer comments at the bottom of the page - "Mindless Subby attacks Hawkeye." Signed by Editor Roy Thomas.

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Last Login:	August 2025
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Troy C. Punswick
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 8/4/2019

Great indeed!!!

Nils E
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 8/5/2019

Every detail is scintillating!

Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 8/5/2019

This page makes me hysterical!

John C
Member Since 2014

Posted on 8/5/2019

Stun arrow!! Stun arrow!!

Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 8/5/2019

So love this piece. Just awesome- very jealous.

Carlo M
Member Since 2006

Posted on 8/5/2019

Sal was great on the Defenders , excellent example!

alessandro gentili
Member Since 2011

Posted on 8/6/2019

Good choice ..and Good taste !! Congrats !

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 8/3/2020

Fantastic spalsh page! Love the visual dynamic as Namor plunges headlong through his fellow teammates.

Greg Gross
Member Since 2006

Posted on 8/3/2020

Bill J wrote:

Fantastic spalsh page! Love the visual dynamic as Namor plunges headlong through his fellow teammates.

Thanks Bill! It's a gem I picked up last summer.

E DLS
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 9/14/2020

The beginning of one of the greatest cross overs in Marvel Comics history. This amazing splash brings back so many great memories. Congratulations and color me jealous!

Paul Roach
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 8/13/2021

There's nobody better than Sal for showing wild-eyed frenzy, and what a way to start the issue than this glorious title splash! Great art from one the greatest tales ever told. Fabulous.

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