Katradis, Nick :: Defenders #03, Page #1 Splash (Buscema/Mooney) (1972) (Appearance: Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Dr Strange, Silver Surfer)

Defenders #03, Page #1 Splash (Buscema/Mooney) (1972) (Appearance: Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Dr Strange, Silver Surfer)

Artists: Sal Buscema (Penciller) , Jim Mooney (Inker)

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Defenders #03, Page #1 Splash (Buscema/Mooney) (1972) (Appearance: Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Dr Strange, Silver Surfer) Comic Art

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Title:	Defenders #03, Page #1 Splash (Buscema/Mooney) (1972) (Appearance: Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Dr Strange, Silver Surfer)
Artist:	Sal Buscema (Penciller)
Artist:	Jim Mooney (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Splash Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	564
Likes on CAF:	4 5
Comments:	9
Added to Site:	8/31/2020
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December 1972, Defenders #3, Page #1 Splash, Sal Buscema pencils/Jim Mooney inks, "Four Against the Gods", written by the omnipotent Steve Englehart. Appearance: Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Dr Strange, Silver Surfer!

The Defenders was one of the earliest titles I read off the stand and these early issues resonate with me even 45 years later. Sal Buscema did his best work on the Defenders and Captain America and I was blessed to have began reading comics in the Spring of 1972 and was able to read these issues firsthand.

The Defenders were the most powerful group assembled ever, even more powerful than the Avengers. Imagine a team with The Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Dr Strange, The Silver Surfer, and The Valkyrie, in one group.
Those were the early members of the team until the Silver Surfer left a few issues later and Valkyrie replaced him

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	Nick Katradis ( 1 )
Joined:	January 2005
Last Login:	September 2025
Ebay Id:	nickkat
Website:	http://www.nickkatradis.com
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Davide G.
Member Since 2009

Posted on 8/31/2020

Fantastic, even better than the cover image!

REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO
Member Since 2016

Posted on 8/31/2020

Very beautiful Title Page, congratulations

bob fish
Member Since 2011

Posted on 8/31/2020

memorable page #1 !

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

Posted on 8/31/2020

Wonderful page! Love the Defenders and this one is awesome!

Dave W
Member Since 2006

Posted on 8/31/2020

One of my favorite pieces in your collection Nick! Awesome!

Carlo M
Member Since 2006

Posted on 9/1/2020

Another example of how bold Sal Buscema's layouts could be. Excellent !

Aidan (Re-Legion ) Lacy
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/1/2020

Stunning

Greg Gross
Member Since 2006

Posted on 11/14/2020

Super cool piece! I let this one slip through my fingers years ago! Glad it found a good home!

Paul Roach
Member Since 2014

Posted on 7/22/2021

Superb - what a beautiful thing to have, and no wonder you framed it! A brilliant way to start a comic, really drawing the reader into the excitement. Great page! The Defenders were the ultimate (non) team.

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