Luke Cage, Hero For Hire #16 - 1973 First Appearance of Stiletto - FINE+

One of Luke Cage's most recognizable early foes makes his debut in Hero for Hire #16, featuring the first appearance of Stiletto. Armed with his signature spring-loaded blades and a flair for dramatic crime, Stiletto became a recurring adversary in Marvel's street-level universe, making this issue a notable Bronze Age key beyond simply being an early Luke Cage appearance. This raw copy presents in Fine Plus (FINE+) condition.

These formative issues helped establish the rogues' gallery that surrounded Luke Cage throughout the Bronze Age and remain popular with collectors assembling complete runs or focusing on Marvel's street-level heroes.

Whether you're building a Luke Cage collection, collecting Bronze Age first appearances, or adding another quality issue to your Marvel run, Hero for Hire #16 is an important early chapter featuring the debut of one of Cage's classic villains.

Condition notes (see photos):

• Estimated FINE+ (6.0-6.5)
• Bright colors with no visible surface wear, some grime throughout
• Spine has moderate wear, a few ticks, some breakage towards top and bottom
  
• Corners show some wear with no major breakage
• Back is dirty with some chippage in lower left corner

Storage and Shipping:
Bagged, boarded, and shipped in a rigid Gemini mailer... the way Heroes for Hire and classic Marvel villains should travel. Fast USPS Ground or Priority options available.