Defenders

The Defenders, in Marvel Comics, are a unique superhero team known for their unconventional collaborations and frequently changing roster. Originally formed by Doctor Strange, Hulk, Namor, and Silver Surfer, they typically deal with mystical and supernatural threats. Unlike other superhero teams like the Avengers, the Defenders don't have a fixed membership or organizational structure, often operating as a group of individualistic heroes who team up out of necessity. The team's roster has included members like Valkyrie, Nighthawk, Hellcat, Gargoyle, and Beast. Throughout the comics' history, the Defenders have undergone several reboots, including different incarnations like the "New Defenders" and "Secret Defenders". In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Defenders refers to a team of street-level heroes consisting of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist. Despite variations in membership and specific storylines, the core idea of the Defenders—protecting the innocent from various threats—remains consistent across their different iterations.