9 Comics You Should Be Reading Right Now
3. The Defenders
Just in time to show the Netflix series how it's done, Marvel has launched an all-new Defenders series with the great Brian Michael Bendis at the helm.
This is one to watch following a stellar issue #1 in June, which saw Bendis dismantle the team of old in favour of a street-level lineup which mirrors that of the TV show.
But make no mistake, this is no adaptation or tie-in. The Defenders stands alone in comics medium, bringing true grit and bare-knuckle brawling to the House of M.
Bendis pits the team comprising Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and Jessica Jone against Diamondback, and the results are essential reading to fill the void while you're waiting for the TV show; but this comic by no means relies on its Netflix affiliation.