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Item specifics
Era
Bronze Age (1970-83)
Type
Comic Book
Genre
Action, Adventure
Grade
9.0 Very Fine/Near Mint
Style
Color
Format
Single Issue
Signed
No
Vintage
Yes
Language
English
Character
Luke Cage, Diamondback
Publisher
Marvel Comics
Story Title
Hero For Hire
Issue Number
1
Series Title
Hero For Hire
Unit of Sale
Single Unit
Artist/Writer
Archie Goodwin, George Tuska, Billy Graham, John Romita
Unit Quantity
1
Publication Year
1972
Professional Grader
Certified Guaranty Company (CGC)
About this item
HERO FOR HIRE #1 - Marvel Comics, June 1972. This historic issue marks the origin and first appearance of Luke Cage, one of Marvel's most iconic characters.
From an acclaimed story by Archie Goodwin with art by George Tuska, Billy Graham, and John Romita, this landmark comic introduces Luke Cage, the man with unbreakable skin, and features the first appearance of Diamondback (Willis Stryker). The cover announces it as a "Sensational Organ Issue!" featuring Luke Cage in his yellow and blue costume, ready for action.
GRADING: CGC 9.0 Off-White to White Pages