Description: Hero For Hire #1 (June 1972) "Out of Hell--a Hero!" Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Billy Graham. NOTE: Roy Thomas and John Romita are credited for their "considerable creative contributions." When Lucas, an innocent man, is sent to jail for a crime he did not commit, he decides he has nothing left to loose. Subjecting himself to unorthodox experiments, this inmate is endowed with great physical strength and nigh-unbreakable skin. No walls and bars on Earth can hold him. Now, as Luke Cage, he is known as the Hero for Hire, and he's here to clean up the "Mean Streets," one criminal at a time. Cover price $0.20. Graded 9.0 Very Fine/Near Mint by PGX #501479579. Ships USPS Priority with insurance for FREE! PLUS: FREE CGC graded comic (seller's choice) when you buy this comic with BUY IT NOW! Don't Sleep!!!
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Tradition: US Comics
Certification Number: 501479579
Custom Bundle: No
Vintage: Yes
Format: Single Issue
Language: English
Superhero Team: Defenders, heroes for hire
Style: Color
Personalized: No
Features: 1st Edition, First Character Appearance, Key Issue
Artist/Writer: Roy Thomas
Character: Luke Cage
Cover Artist: John Romita Sr.
Signed: No
Series Title: hero for hire
Ex Libris: No
Universe: Marvel (MCU)
Grade: 9.0 Very Fine/Near Mint
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Inscribed: No
Intended Audience: General Audience
Story Title: Luke Cage Hero for Hire
Publication Year: 1972
Type: Comic Book
Issue Number: 1
Era: Bronze Age (1970-83)
Professional Grader: Professional Grading Experts (PGX)
Genre: Action, Superheroes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States