HERO FOR HIRE (1972) #1
CGC NM/M: 9.8
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 08/24/2023 7:13 PM
$64,401.15
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47
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
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1st app of Luke Cage, first black superhero to headline a mainstream comic; 1st app of Diamondback, Comanche, Shades; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
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1st app of Luke Cage, first black superhero to headline a mainstream comic; 1st app of Diamondback, Comanche, Shades; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
Highest Graded
DESCRIPTION
A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
white pages
1st app of Luke Cage, first black superhero to headline a mainstream comic; 1st app of Diamondback, Comanche, Shades; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
Highest GradedThanks to a hit series on Netflix, Luke Cage has become a hot commodity in the comic book world, and when a superhero hits the big time, his or her origin story can exponentially shoot up in value. Originally enjoying cult success in the 1970s, Cage would go on to join The Defenders and team up with fellow hero Iron Fist becoming a fan favorite throughout the decades. The character has enjoyed a resurgence in the modern day, while evolving into an icon of Marvel’s hero stable, making his first appearance a sought-after investment issue. This classic cover by John Romita hints at the tales of gritty action within the pages, and the interior art by George Tuska and Billy Graham is equally impressive; this is a true classic of the Bronze Age.
Hero for Hire #1 is by no means rare, but this 9.8 copy is one of the highest graded around. The book looks as though it has just rolled off the printing press, which is pretty impressive for a 50-year-old comic. Bright, clean, fresh, solid, and sharp, are just a few of the words we can use to describe this near-perfect book. With the recently announced return of Daredevil into the MCU, it stands to reason that Luke Cage may not be far behind, further driving demand for top-tier copies of this classic, an investment move that could prove to be quite savvy. A 9.8 copy of Hero For Hire #1 sold for $102,000 in September 2022.
Overstreet Guide 2022 NM- (9.2) value = $2,000.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
white pages
1st app of Luke Cage, first black superhero to headline a mainstream comic; 1st app of Diamondback, Comanche, Shades; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
Highest GradedThanks to a hit series on Netflix, Luke Cage has become a hot commodity in the comic book world, and when a superhero hits the big time, his or her origin story can exponentially shoot up in value. Originally enjoying cult success in the 1970s, Cage would go on to join The Defenders and team up with fellow hero Iron Fist becoming a fan favorite throughout the decades. The character has enjoyed a resurgence in the modern day, while evolving into an icon of Marvel’s hero stable, making his first appearance a sought-after investment issue. This classic cover by John Romita hints at the tales of gritty action within the pages, and the interior art by George Tuska and Billy Graham is equally impressive; this is a true classic of the Bronze Age.
Hero for Hire #1 is by no means rare, but this 9.8 copy is one of the highest graded around. The book looks as though it has just rolled off the printing press, which is pretty impressive for a 50-year-old comic. Bright, clean, fresh, solid, and sharp, are just a few of the words we can use to describe this near-perfect book. With the recently announced return of Daredevil into the MCU, it stands to reason that Luke Cage may not be far behind, further driving demand for top-tier copies of this classic, an investment move that could prove to be quite savvy. A 9.8 copy of Hero For Hire #1 sold for $102,000 in September 2022.
Overstreet Guide 2022 NM- (9.2) value = $2,000.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE