Hero for Hire (1972) #1

Published
June 01, 1972

Writer
Archie Goodwin
Penciller
George Tuska
Cover Artist
John Romita Sr.

A wrongfully charged inmate in Seagate Prison named Carl Lucas undergoes a scientific experiment. When a racist prison guard tampers with the machine, Lucas develops some supernatural side-effects! Namely, enhanced strength and bulletproof skin! Luke Cage is born.

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