The Defenders originated after the superheroes of Warp World were rallied by Emma Frost to fight the soul-consuming Devondra. Following Devondra's defeat, and the restoration of Earth-616 while keeping Warp World intact, some of these heroes, namely Soldier Supreme, Iron Hammer, Arachknight and Weapon Hex, decided to remain together, and formed the Defenders, a group of protectors of Warp World.
