Annual 1992. Return of the Defenders. Part 3 of 4. “Blood Rites!” Guest-starring Doctor Strange, Hulk, and the Sub-Mariner. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Morgan.

The original Defenders continue their reunion, but things go from bad to worse because Namor’s body has been usurped by the villain, and the Scion of Atlantis now resides in the frail body of professional sidekick, Rick Jones. Story concludes in Doctor Strange Annual #2. “The Silver Surfer’s Greatest Foes!” Written by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and James Sanders III. Firelord stars in “By Reason of Insanity!” Story by Ron Marz. Art by Karl Alstaetter and Tom Christopher. Plus, pin-ups by John Buscema, Ron Lim, Jim Lee, Rick Leonardi, Jim Starlin, and Terry Austin.

64 pages. Cover price $2.25.  (generic image, not a scan)