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Luke Cage, Hero For Hire #1 - 1972 First Appearance of Luke Cage - FINE
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The birth of a Marvel legend. Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1 features the first appearance and origin of Luke Cage, the first Black superhero to headline his own ongoing Marvel comic series.
Debuting during the Bronze Age, this landmark issue introduced Carl Lucas, a wrongfully imprisoned man transformed by an experimental procedure into the bulletproof Hero for Hire.
This raw copy presents in Fine (FN) condition with strong eye appeal and impressive presentation for a book of this significance.
For collectors of Bronze Age Marvel, first appearances, or iconic street-level heroes, Hero for Hire #1 is far more than another key—it's a cornerstone issue that belongs in any serious collection.
Condition notes (see photos):
- Estimated FN (6.0-6.5)
- Intact, tight spine, tight staples
- Some surface wear, colors are still strong, good corners
- Some surface grime, could use a clean, no stains
Storage and Shipping:
Bagged, boarded, and shipped in a rigid Gemini mailer... the way Marvel history should travel. Fast USPS Ground or Priority options available.
