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Hero for Hire (1972) - Series

Marvel Comics

Hero for Hire (1972)

1972 - 1973

Overview Issues Discussion

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

View all 32

Archie Goodwin

Archie Goodwin

Writer

Bill Everett

Bill Everett

Writer, Penciller, Inker, Letterer

Gaspar Saladino

Gaspar Saladino

Letterer

George Roussos

George Roussos

Colorist

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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