The Defenders #45
In "We Must Free the Defenders!", the Defenders face their most desperate mission yet as Red Guardian, Hellcat, and Valkyrie, aided by Clea, launch a daring rescue to free Dr. Strange from the clutches of the Star of Capistan. Written by Gerry Conway, David Kraft, and Roger Slifer, with dynamic art by Keith Giffen and Klaus Janson, this 1977 Marvel classic delivers high-stakes action and supernatural tension. The cover, a striking collaboration by Jack Kirby, John Romita, and Joe Sinnott, captures the moment’s urgency with bold, iconic lines.
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With Clea's help, Red Guardian, Hellcat and Valkyrie free Dr. Strange from the Star of Capistan, thus defeating the Red Rajah and freeing the other Defenders.
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