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Protectors (Malibu Comics, 1992–1993)
Protectors is a superhero team series published by Malibu Comics as part of its Ultraverse line. The title centers on a diverse group of heroes brought together to confront emerging superhuman threats in a world rapidly adjusting to the public presence of powers, technology, and corporate influence.
The series blends traditional team-based superhero action with early-1990s sensibilities, emphasizing character conflicts, evolving alliances, and larger shared-universe stakes tied to the broader Ultraverse continuity. Stories often explore responsibility, power dynamics, and the personal cost of heroism within a more grounded, media-aware setting.
Running for 17 issues, Protectors serves as a foundational Ultraverse team book, helping establish key characters and narrative threads that connect across Malibu’s interconnected titles. It remains a notable example of early-’90s independent superhero publishing and a core entry point for readers interested in the Ultraverse.
