Hero for Hire (1972)
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Hero for Hire #1
Marvel
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1972
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Vol. 1
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
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
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1972
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Vol. 1
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]
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
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1972
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Gideon Mace
3rd appearance of Luke Cage
Hero for Hire #4
Marvel
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1972
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Phil Fox
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