The product is a vintage 1972 comic book titled "Defenders #1 "I Slay By The Stars!"" in very good plus condition, solid, complete, covers retain their vibrant colors, cover has light to moderate wear along spine cover and at some edges, page bundle attached to covers is in excellent condition with no loose or missing pages, pages have no tears or markings, bagged and boarded. It is the first issue in the series and features key characters such as the Hulk, Sub-Mariner, and Doctor Strange. This single issue is in English, color style, and is part of the Marvel Universe. It is a collectible item for fans of US Comics, with a 4.5 Very Good+ grade, and is a must-have for comic book collectors interested in the Bronze Age era.

The Defenders #1 (cover dated August 1972) is the premiere issue and first self-titled solo comic book series for Marvel's non-traditional "non-team". 
Publication & Creative Team
  • Publisher: Marvel Comics
  • Release Date: August 1972 (on sale around May/August 1972)
  • Writer: Steve Englehart (replacing Roy Thomas)
  • Penciler: Sal Buscema (replacing Ross Andru)
  • Inkers: Frank Giacoia and Jim Mooney
  • Editor-in-Chief: Stan Lee 
Main Characters
  • The Heroes: Doctor Strange, the Hulk (Bruce Banner), and Sub-Mariner (Namor). (Note: While Valkyrie and the Silver Surfer are frequently associated with the classic lineup, the Silver Surfer is only mentioned/guest-stars soon after, and Valkyrie debuts in issue #4).
  • Antagonists: Necrodamus (making his first appearance), the Nameless One, and the Undying Ones. 
Plot Summary
  • The Setup: The Hulk discovers an unconscious Namor trapped within a mystical energy shield and seeks out Doctor Strange for help.
  • The Conflict: The occult villain Necrodamus—acting on behalf of the extra-dimensional Undying Ones—plans to sacrifice Namor during a specific, rare planetary/star alignment.
  • The Climax: Doctor Strange manages to awaken Namor, who breaks free and joins forces with Strange and the Hulk. Together, they stall Necrodamus until the mystical alignment passes, causing the villain to vanish. [1]
  • Aftermath: Namor reveals that he was knocked unconscious in the first place by the Silver Surfer, laying the groundwork for the roster's expansion