Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) comic books graded by CGC

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 11 CGC 9.2

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Label #4374117008

"Where there's Life...!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by George Tuska and Billy Graham. Senor Suerte (Mr. Luck) has left Luke Cage in the flooding tunnels to die. Even though his skin maybe unbreakable, Cage still needs to breathe. Can he escape before he completely runs out of air or is this the end of the Hero for Hire? Cover price $0.20.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 14 CGC 9.2

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Label #0260389006

"Retribution!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Steve Englehart and Billy Graham. Art by Billy Graham. Luke Cage pits his super-human strength against the man-mountain known as Big Ben. Plus, Claire learns the truth about Luke's past. Cover price $0.20.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 16 CGC 7.5

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Label #4735165010

"Shake Hands with Stiletto!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Billy Graham and Frank McLaughlin. In his quest to clear Claire's name, Luke Cage crosses paths with the deadly assassin known as Stiletto. NOTE: Last issue to be titled Luke Cage, Hero for Hire. Cover price $0.20.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 19 CGC 9.6

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Label #0277261014

"Call Him...Cottonmouth!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta. Luke Cage arrives at the office of Hero for Hire to find a package waiting for him. When he opens it, deadly serpents spring out. Luckily for our hero, their fangs can't penetrate his diamond-hard skin. This little gift was a calling card of the new player in town. A man who is every bit as strong as Power Man and probably deadlier, the gangster known as Cottonmouth. Letter to the editor from Michael Gilbert (the comics artist?). The letters page also includes Marvel Value Stamp series A # 64 (Sif by Jack Kirby). Cover price $0.25.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 21 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4736273017

"The Killer with My Name!" Plot assist by Len Wein, script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Vince Colletta. Before Luke Cage there was another man called Power Man (1st appeared in Avengers #21-22), and he's come to reclaim his title. It's a heavyweight bout with Power Man vs. Power Man for the championship. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A # 73 (Kingpin by John Romita Sr.). Wilson cover pencils, Frank Giacoia cover inks. NOTE: "The other Power Man in this story is none other than Erik Josten, who would later become the villain Goliath [in Iron Man (1968-96 1st Series) Annual # 7] and presently is the hero known as Atlas in the pages of Thunderbolts." - Odinson, Lone Star Comnics Archivist. Cover price $0.25.