Series Name: The Defenders, Vol. 1
Issue #: 121
Year: 1983
Story Title: "Savior"
Details:
The Defenders travel to an Indonesian island to confront the all-powerful Miracle Man, who has claimed a divine mission to save the world
Co-plotted by J.M. DeMatteis and Don Perlin; features Beast, Valkyrie, Gargoyle, Hellcat, Son of Satan, and Overmind
Newsstand edition
Credits:
Writer: J.M. DeMatteis; Don Perlin (co-plot)
Penciler: Don Perlin
Inker: Jack Abel; Andy Mushynsky; Alan Kupperberg
Cover Artist: Don Perlin (pencils); Andy Mushynsky (inks)
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Pages: 36
Color: Color
Cover Price: $0.60
OVERVIEW
A bold, character-driven issue from J.M. DeMatteis and Don Perlin's collaborative run, pitting the Defenders against the near-omnipotent Miracle Man in a story that wrestles with faith, power, and free will. The oversized page count and the dramatic cover — featuring a villain-dominated composition with the full team in chaos — make this a distinctive Bronze Age entry. A solid pick for fans of the classic DeMatteis-era Defenders and collectors of early 1983 Marvel.