I WAS a Defender and Always Will

Old Friends

As much as she was the one of the most popular West Coast Avenger, she also served as Defender for an entire series and cameo sometimes, surprisingly those allies synergize well with her as if she were part of the team.

Defenders Assemble?

No Body Goes Pass the Iron Fist
Iron Fist can defend the minion from Hunted keeping them around for our triggers.
Honorary Defender: Bill
We are not putting the Defender trait on Beta Ray Bill though he is a good way to kill our minion since we are going to defend 3 and trigger Take a Stand. Even when he leaves, his ex gf Valkyrie can save him (Akward).
Fight until the End
Since we are an Avenger, "Avenge Me!" works well with our strategy having allies going down to Righteous Purpose letting us dictate the pace instead of waiting for the villain attacks. If we need to keep them alive longer, just "plan" it better.

(Cat) Food for Thoughts

Best Call for Backup target is Iron Fist early then you can go Beta Ray Bill.

You can replace Mission Planning with Contingency Planning + Coordinated Attack. However, since this deck runs She-Hulk, and Misty Knight, -1 is not as impactful.