Volume 3
Volume 2
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Gathered by Doctor Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme, the disparate members of the world’s most reluctant super-team serve to protect the borders of our realm from what lies beyond. They are…the Defenders! Whether they want to be or not.
PREVIOUSLY at MARVEL 2000...
In DEFENDERS, Volume One: Daimon Hellstrom, the Son of Satan, becomes embroiled in an infernal civil war in Hell, where the likes of Satan, Lucifer and Mephisto vie for ultimate power. Hellstrom attempts to install an unwilling Patsy Walker as Queen of Hell, but is finally defeated when impaled upon the Black Knight's enchanted Ebony Blade, severing mortal body from demonic spirit. Hellstrom the man lives, but his relationship with Patsy is beyond repair and they separate for good. Meanwhile, the Gargoyle - now wholly corrupt - revels in the Defenders' suffering and visits particular cruelty on his former ally Valkyrie, leaving her physically and spiritually scarred. In MIDNIGHT SONS: When the vampire hunter Blade falls foul of the ancient lord of darkness Erebus, a band of heroes travel to Hell to rescue their captive ally. During the ensuing battle, Valkyrie once again encounters her nemesis, the Gargoyle, and seemingly ends his demonic life with her mystic sword Dragonfang. Vengeance is sweet, but Valkyrie remains damaged and retreats into seclusion when this new battle in Hell is done.
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