Hero for Hire (1972) - Series

Series

Hero for Hire (1972)

Marvel Comics •

1972 - 1973

Description

Hero for Hire is a Marvel Comics series from the early 1970s spotlighting Luke Cage, a man with superhuman strength who offers his services to those in need. The series blends street-level action with social issues, setting it apart with its focus on a powered hero navigating urban challenges.

Series Details

Publisher

Marvel Comics

Type

Regular Series

Status

Completed

Run

1972 - 1973

Issues Count

16

Genres

Superhero, Horror, Fantasy

Format

Standard

Original Language

English

Language

English

Creators

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Archie Goodwin

Archie Goodwin

Writer

Bill Everett

Bill Everett

Writer, Penciller, Inker, Letterer

Gaspar Saladino

Gaspar Saladino

Letterer

George Roussos

George Roussos

Colorist, Other

George Tuska

George Tuska

Penciller, Inker

Gerry Conway

Gerry Conway

Writer

John Costanza

John Costanza

Letterer

John Romita

John Romita

Penciller, Inker, Cover Artist

John Romita Sr.

Penciller, Inker

Stan Goldberg

Stan Goldberg

Colorist

Stan Lee

Stan Lee

Writer, Editor, Other

Syd Shores

Syd Shores

Inker

Cover of Hero for Hire (1972)

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Availability

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Issues

Out of Hell - A Hero!

#1

Out of Hell - A Hero!

Hero for Hire (1972)

Mar 21, 1972

Vengeance is Mine!

#2

Vengeance is Mine!

Hero for Hire (1972)

May 23, 1972

Mark of the Mace!

#3

Mark of the Mace!

Hero for Hire (1972)

Jul 18, 1972

Cry Fear...Cry Phantom!

#4

Cry Fear...Cry Phantom!

Hero for Hire (1972)

Sep 12, 1972

Don't Mess With Black Mariah!

#5

Don't Mess With Black Mariah!

Hero for Hire (1972)

Oct 17, 1972

Knights and White Satin!

#6

Knights and White Satin!

Hero for Hire (1972)

Nov 14, 1972

Jingle Bombs!

#7

Jingle Bombs!

Hero for Hire (1972)

Dec 12, 1972

Crescendo!

#8

Crescendo!

Hero for Hire (1972)

Jan 09, 1973

Where Angels Fear to Tread!

#9

Where Angels Fear to Tread!

Hero for Hire (1972)

Feb 20, 1973

The Lucky...and the Dead!

#10

The Lucky...and the Dead!

Hero for Hire (1972)

Mar 20, 1973

Where There's Life...!

#11

Where There's Life...!

Hero for Hire (1972)

Apr 17, 1973

Chemistro

#12

Chemistro

Hero for Hire (1972)

May 22, 1973

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