CATALOG RECORD

Hero for Hire #2

Marvel · Series began 1972 · August 1972

first appearance of Claire Temple, David Griffith and Gadget

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WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT

Claire Temple (doctor, Marvel) — first appearance
David Griffith (Marvel) — first appearance
Gadget (Marvel) — first appearance

Dates

Cover date: August 1972
On sale: May 23, 1972
Pages: 36

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Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: John Romita, George Tuskainks: John Romita, Billy Grahamletters: Morrie Kuramoto, John Costanzascript: Archie Goodwin

Stories

Vengeance Is Mine! · 20 pages
Luke battles the man who framed him and sent him to prison, as seen in issue #1. Flashback of origin from first issue is included.

Publisher’s description

When his Hero for Hire service falls short, Luke Cage goes looking for an office. While searching, he is attacked by hit men hired by Diamond Back! Luke Cage exacts revenge. If he can bring Diamond Back to the authorities, he may be able to wipe his record clean and live as a fully free man. But Diamond Back won't go down without a really good fight!

Characters

Luke CageWillis Harold StrykerDiamondbackClaire TempleDavid GriffithGadget

Reprinted in

The Mighty World of Marvel (1972), Essential Luke Cage, Power Man (2005), Marvel Masterworks: Luke Cage, Hero for Hire (2015), Luke Cage Epic Collection (2020), Luke Cage Omnibus (2021)