Defenders

[Slewo.O]

Agreed. My initial reaction to the cover art was one of delight. For instance, I'm not sure if it was intentional or not, but Strange's mystic hand gesture looks suspiciously like he's making a dog shadow puppet. I am detecting a bit of Doom Patrol vibe mixed in with this venture. I should also see if Ruby Berserko ever used that particular hand jive. She's been known to use others.

This may be a stretch, but the gathering of powerful but slightly odd super misfits reminds me a bit of DP. It will also be interesting to see who pops in now and again to help this loosely organized rigtheous band.

I think Matt did mention Morrison's DP as an influence.

[Terry.Tyson]

I think Matt did mention Morrison's DP as an influence.

OK, then that makes some sense then. Thanks for the reference. Embarrassed to admit I'm not familiar with his take. More familiar with the vintage Drake stories.

[mattfraction]

OK, then that makes some sense then. Thanks for the reference. Embarrassed to admit I'm not familiar with his take. More familiar with the vintage Drake stories.

the drake/premiani DP, too.

[Terry.Tyson]

the drake/premiani DP, too.

10-4.

[Terry.Tyson]

I wonder how good Doctor Strange can execute a French Drop or a back palm? I bet he's not very good at it since he doesn't need either skill. I doubt a demon would be impressed with a fancy playing card vanish.

[Spidey616]

Defenders #1 PREVIEW

[beamish]

A spoiler free bit from Bleedingcool.com

[TheTravis!]

I got to talk to Matt as guest co-host of the Loikamania podcast. I geeked out pretty hard on Defenders, and he answered some questions. http://comicbooknoise.com/loikamania/

[beamish]

Matt, please make this happen.

[mattfraction]

a spoiler free bit from bleedingcool.com

totally not spoiler free