Hero for Hire #3

Marvel ⋅ 1972

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Key Facts

1st appearance of Gideon Mace

3rd appearance of Luke Cage

Issue Details

Publisher

Marvel

Artist

Billy Graham

Writer

Archie Goodwin

Published

October 1972

Synopsis

The story starts with Luke Cage standing atop a roof after the events of last issue. The police storm the building and find Cage, ready to accuse him of wrongdoing. However, Claire Temple stops them and informs the police that it was Cage who saved her and that he is the hero here. Leaving the rooftop, Cage discusses his secret with Doctor Burstein who wants to turn Cage in for his past crimes. However, the two discuss things and come to the conclusion that Cage should be allowed to continue as he is doing and that Burstein will keep an eye on him and act as a conscious of sorts, to make sure Cage doesn’t make the leap from hero for hire to mercenary.             The story shifts briefly to a meeting of thugs, plotting to take...

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