Marvel Comics has announced their plans to relaunch The Defenders, from the hands of writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist David Marquez, this June.
Unlike the more mystically oriented original team in the comic book, that prominently featured magicians such as Dr. Strange and Clea, and the otherworldly warrior The Valkyrie on its team–not to mention the occasional contributions of Daimon Hellstrom, the Son of Satan–Brian Michael Bendis’s team will be comprised of Daredevil, Luke cage, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist, to emulate the street fighter aesthetic of the Netflix TV universe.
“As opposed to other more global or galactic Super Hero groups, the Defenders are very much focused on the streets, on the neighborhoods, on the community,” says SVP, Executive Editor, Tom Brevoort. “Their battles are no less fiercely fought or consequential, but the arena is a very different one, and the stakes more personal. Brian will be building upon the relationships that he established years ago in NEW AVENGERS to create something unique and primary within the Marvel Universe.”
“[THE DEFENDERS] is a smorgasbord of everything I truly love about Marvel Comics,” continues Bendis. “And to keep the team of David [Marquez], Justin [Ponsor], and myself together for another creative challenge is so exciting! We’ve been planning this book for well over a year and we’re so excited to show you what we think the next phase of the gritty marvel streets will have to offer.”
THE DEFENDERS #1
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Art by DAVID MARQUEZ
Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ
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