Hero For Hire #1 CGC 3.0 (OW-W) *2049741002*

Hero For Hire #1 CGC 3.0 (OW-W) *2049741002*

Hero For Hire #1 CGC 3.0 (OW-W) Origin and 1st appearance of Luke Cage. 1st appearance of Diamond Back (Willis Stryker).

Issue Synopsis

While serving time for a crime for which he was framed, Lucas volunteers for a medical experiment in a bid to earn parole. The chemical bath treatment is sabotaged by his nemesis, a violent guard, and the result ends in giving Lucas steel hard skin. He escapes and is presumed dead because his shirt, riddled with bullet holes, is recovered. Lucas vows revenge on Stryker, his former friend, who framed him and also caused the death of Reva, his romantic interest.

More Comic Details

Cover Details:

• Characters: Luke Cage
• Inks: John Romita
• Letters: Sam Rosen
• Pencils: John Romita
• Title: Sensational Origin Issue!

Inside Pages Details:

• Characters: Luke Cage [Mark Lucas], Diamondback [Willis Stryker], Lonny, Quirt, Billy Bob Rackham, Shades, Comanche, Reva, Tyler Stuart, Dr. Noah Burstein
• Inks: Billy Graham, John Romita (see notes)
• Letters: Skip Kohloff
• Pencils: George Tuska, John Romita (see notes)
• Script: Archie Goodwin
• Title: Out of Hell -- A Hero!