Hero for Hire  (1972)

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1st appearance and origin of Luke Cage, the first black superhero to headline a title in mainstream comics

Luke Cage became invincible to harm through a Super Soldier program called Project Power aka Weapon VI

1st appearance of Diamondback, Comanche and Shades

Hero for Hire #2

Marvel 1972 Vol. 1
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2nd appearance of Luke Cage

Death of Diamondback

1st appearance of Night Nurse, Claire Temple

[February 2026 - Claire Temple rumored for Spider-Man: Brand New Day]

Hero for Hire #3

Marvel 1972 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Gideon Mace

3rd appearance of Luke Cage

Hero for Hire #4

Marvel 1972 Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Phil Fox

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