The Defenders #54 VF/NM Vintage Comic 1977

Author: David Anthony Kraft
Art: Carmine Infatino, Klaus Janson
Cover Art: George Perez, Ernie Chan
Published: 1977

This issue, with a cover by George Perez and Ernie Chan, features two main stories and ads. The lead story, "A Study in Survival! The Power Principle Part Two" (by David Anthony Kraft, Mike Golden, Keith Giffen, and Bob McLeod), sees Sergei's nuclear explosion—intended to empower himself and Red Guardian—trap the Defenders underwater, facing imminent drowning. The issue also includes "Fury Times 5!" (by Scott Edelman, Juan Ortiz, and Bruce Patterson), where Fury fights multiple LMDs of himself at S.H.I.E.L.D. HQ. Ads include a Spider-Man Hostess ad ("Legal Eagle") and a Spalding "Street Ball" ad with Rick Barry and Dr. J! (art by Jack Davis).

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