CATALOG RECORD

The Defenders #143

Marvel · Series began 1972 · May 1985

first appearance of The Runner, Andrea McPhee and Tony

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WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT

The Runner (Gilpetperdon, Elder of the Universe) — first appearance, flashback
Andrea McPhee (Andromeda) — first appearance, name not given
Tony (Andromeda's friend, Marvel) — first appearance

Dates

Cover date: May 1985
On sale: January 22, 1985
Pages: 36

Editions and covers (3)

Copies of #143 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

Direct edition65¢ cover

Direct

No UPC barcode in the corner box: direct editions show artwork, a logo or a blank box there.
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Newsstand edition65¢ cover

Newsstand

A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.

Barcode 0714860215205 · shared with another edition
This edition’s page
Canadian price edition0.75 CAD cover

Canadian

Printed cover price 0.75 CAD.

Barcode 0714860215205 · shared with another edition
This edition’s page

Creators

pencils: Brent Anderson, Don Perlin, Jack Davisinks: Bret Blevins, Kim DeMulder, Jack Davisscript: Peter Gillis, Jim Shooter, Ed Shukincolors: Michele Robinsonletters: Janice Chiang

Stories

Another Runner... · 22 pages

Characters

Hank McCoyBeastBobby DrakeIcemanWarren Worthington IIIAngelArthur DouglasHeather DouglasMoondragonBrunnhildeValkyrieGargoyleA'LarsMentorIsaac ChristiansCandy SouthernThe RunnerCloudAndrea McPheeGilpetperdonDragon of the MoonTonyYvette Douglas

Reprinted in

Defenders Epic Collection (2016)