Characters / Defenders: 2000's Members

Valkyrie

Valkyrie

Alter Ego: Samantha Parrington (Possessed by Brunhilde)

First Appearance: The Incredible Hulk Vol. 1, #142

Joined Team In: The Defenders Vol. 2, #4 (June, 2001)

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See Marvel Comics: Valkyrior

Red Raven

Red Raven

Notable Aliases: Heir Of Cheiros, Bat-Wing Man

First Appearance: Red Raven Comics Vol. 1, #1

Joined Team In: The Defenders Vol. 2, #7 (September, 2001)

Red Raven is a World War II-era hero and a member of the Liberty Legion. In modern times, he has continued his career fighting alongside the Defenders and the X-Men among others.

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See Invaders: Supporting Characters

She-Hulk

She-Hulk

Alter Ego: Jennifer "Jen" Walters

First Appearance: Savage She-Hulk Vol. 1, #1

Joined Team In: The Order Vol. 1, #3 (June, 2002)

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See She-Hulk

Ardina

Ardina

First Appearance: The Order Vol 1, #4 (July, 2002)

Joined Team In: The Order Vol. 1, #4 (July, 2002)

The feminine version of the Silver Surfer, created to restore balance to the world.

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• Blank White Eyes: Like Norrin she doesn't have any visible irises or pupils.
• Chrome Champion: Instead of silver her body is golden colored.
• Distaff Counterpart: Of Norrin Radd/Silver Surfer, only golden.
• Only One Name: She doesn't have any other names.
• Statuesque Stunner: She's the same height as the Silver Surfer at 6'4"/194cm tall.

Blazing Skull

Blazing Skull

Alter Ego: Mark Anthony Todd

First Appearance: Marvel Comics Vol. 1, #5

Joined Team In: Last Defenders Vol. 1, #1 (May, 2008)

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See Invaders: WWII Recruits

Colossus

Colossus

Alter Ego: Piotr Rasputin

First Appearance: Giant-Size X-Men Vol. 1, #1

Joined Team In: Last Defenders Vol. 1, #1 (May, 2008)

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See X-Men: '70s Members

Atlas

Atlas

Alter Ego: Erik Josten

First Appearance: The Avengers Vol. 1, #21

Joined Team In: Last Defenders Vol. 1, #3 (July, 2008)

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See Thunderbolts Founding Members

Junta

Junta

Alter Ego: Manuel Vicente

First Appearance: Black Panther Vol. 1, #9

Joined Team In: Last Defenders Vol. 1, #3 (July, 2008)

Junta was a member of The Crew, an ally to Black Panther and War Machine, and briefly a member of the Defenders.

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• Two First Names: Manuel and Vicente can both be used as first names.

Paladin

Paladin

Alter Ego: Paul Dennis (Alias)

First Appearance: Daredevil Vol. 1, #150

Joined Team In: Last Defenders Vol. 1, #3 (July, 2008)

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See Thunderbolts HAMMER Members

Warlord Krang

Warlord Krang

Alter Ego: Krang

First Appearance: Fantastic Four Annual Vol. 1, #1

Joined Team In: Last Defenders Vol. 1, #6 (October, 2008)

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See Sub-Mariner

Nighthawk

Nighthawk

Alter Ego: Joaquin Pennysworth

First Appearance: Last Defenders Vol. 1, #1

Joined Team In: Last Defenders Vol. 1, #6 (October, 2008)

Joaquin Pennysworth is the current Nighthawk and leads his own team of Defenders independent from the main team. A former SHIELD agent, Pennysworth took up the Nighthawk mantle when Kyle Richmond was forced to retire.

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• Badass Cape: Has an impressive white cape to contrast with Kyle's red cape.
• Blue Is Heroic: Unlike Kyle's red and golden outfit, Joaquin's Nighthawk is mostly blue and white. This actually makes his suit very similar to the one the Kyle Richmond of Earth-712 used.
• Legacy Character: Took the moniker of Nighthawk from Kyle Richmond.

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