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Gritty, street-level, and unapologetically of its time, this issue introduced a hero with bulletproof skin, Harlem swagger, and zero patience for nonsense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"714\" data-start=\"507\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eCGC 7.0\u003c\/strong\u003e book is pure cultural and comic-book history—part Blaxploitation era, part Marvel milestone, all legend. If you’re building a serious key-issue collection, Luke Cage #1 isn’t optional… it’s mandatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"838\" data-start=\"716\"\u003ePacked and shipped fresh from Fat Kid’s parents’ basement, where history is respected and the Fat Kid has a 6-ft hero for consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1061\" data-start=\"840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"914\" data-start=\"840\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"873\" data-start=\"844\"\u003eLuke Cage, Hero for Hire #1\u003c\/em\u003e (1972) – First appearance of Luke Cage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1061\" data-start=\"840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"981\" data-start=\"917\"\u003eCGC 7.0 graded – solid Bronze Age key with strong presence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"762\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"892\" data-start=\"826\"\u003eOffers are reviewed by an actual human\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1061\" data-start=\"984\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"762\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"972\" data-start=\"895\"\u003eShips fully-insured, padded and well-protected with street justice in mind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fat Kid Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47490391900317,"sku":null,"price":368.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/6863\/9389\/files\/luke-cage-1-main.webp?v=1772478891"},{"product_id":"luke-cage-hero-for-hire-5-1973-first-appearance-of-black-mariah-nm","title":"Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #5 - 1973 First Appearance of Black Mariah - NM-","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"527\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eHarlem heat keeps building. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"150\" data-start=\"121\"\u003eLuke Cage, Hero for Hire #5\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces \u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"178\" data-start=\"162\"\u003eBlack Mariah\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Cage’s earliest and most enduring villains—crime boss energy, zero patience, and fully in control of her corner of the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"527\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThis 1973 Bronze Age issue brings that gritty, street-level Marvel tone that made Luke Cage stand out from day one. This raw copy sits in \u003cstrong data-end=\"468\" data-start=\"450\"\u003eNear Mint Minus (NM-)\u003c\/strong\u003e condition with sharp presentation and colors as vibrant as the day it was printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"744\" data-start=\"529\"\u003eAn under-the-radar first appearance with real character depth, especially for collectors building out Luke Cage’s early run. 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