The Defenders #17
In "Power Play!", the Defenders are thrown into chaos when Valkyrie departs to investigate the mysterious connection between herself and Barbara, the girl bound to the Enchantress. Left behind, the Hulk storms off in frustration, leaving Dr. Strange and Nighthawk to team up with Power Man—now working for Pennyworth—to stop the Wrecking Crew from leveling a skyscraper owned by Kyle Richmond. Written by Len Wein and illustrated by Sal Buscema with inks by Dan Green, this 1974 issue features dynamic action and shifting alliances, all wrapped in a cover by Ron Wilson and Al Milgrom.
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Valkyrie leaves the team to learn more about Barbara, the girl the Enchantress bonded with her. Hulk, upset that Val left the team, also leaves. The remaining Defenders, Dr. Strange and Nighthawk, along with Power Man who was hired by Pennyworth, try to stop the Wrecking Crew from destroying a skyscraper that is owned by Kyle Richmond.
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