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Defenders #45 page 3

Artists: Klaus Janson (Inker) , Keith Giffen (Layouts) , Klaus Janson (Finisher)

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Title:	Defenders #45 page 3
Artist:	Klaus Janson (Inker)
Artist:	Keith Giffen (Layouts)
Artist:	Klaus Janson (Finisher)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	474
Likes on CAF:	3 4
Comments:	2
Added to Site:	1/11/2020
Comic Art Archive:	The Defenders Issue: 45 Page: 3 View

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Having been mesmerised by the Star of Capistan, the gem transforms Doctor Strange into the Red Rajah. With a host, the giant ruby can start to affect others, and it takes control of the male Defenders, leaving the female members to try to free Strange. Here, the Valkyrie, Hellcat and the Red Guardian are menaced by the Red Rajah�s conjuration of a giant creature made of earth, rock and plant, having the form of Strange himself. Kirby-esque action at full tilt from the precocious Keith Giffen, finished by the brilliant Klaus Janson. I love the wonderfully symmetric half splash layout, countered by the crowded cropped profile of the Rajah in the last panel, putting the action �centre stage� and conveying that the creature�s controller is at the edge of the scene, out of sight.

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

1 - Posted on 1/13/2020

I truly love this page from a great story and the last great era of the Defenders.

Christopher Daley
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 10/24/2021

Action packed! Really great page from an early Giffen issue (and some of his earliest work in comics). An accomplished page as is but his potential shows up in every panel.

Thanks for sharing.

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