Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1 (1972) 1st Appearance of Luke Cage & Claire Temple
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| Management number | 22375687 | Release Date | 2025/11/10 | List Price | $233.40 | Model Number | 22375687 | ||
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The sensational origin and first appearance of Luke Cage, Marvel’s first African American superhero to headline his own title. Hero for Hire #1 introduces Luke Cage (Carl Lucas) and Claire Temple in a gritty Harlem-set story that redefined the street-level hero genre.
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Date: June 1972
Cover Price: 20¢
Writer: Archie Goodwin
Artist: George Tuska
Inker: Billy Graham
Editor: Roy Thomas
Condition: Fine (6.0–6.5) Presents beautifully with rich color and gloss. Light color lift on chest area, minor edge chipping at top border, and faint spine ticks. Interior pages are off-white and supple, staples tight with no rust. Overall a strong mid-grade copy of a highly sought-after Bronze Age key.
Collector Assurance: From my verified collection. Stored bagged and boarded since purchase in a smoke-free environment. Always shipped securely with tracking and care.
| Category | Books > Fiction Books > Comics |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | Marvel |
| Condition | Good |
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