Published by
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., American, founded 1939
Written by
Steve Englehart, American, born 1947
Gerry Conway, American, born 1952
Illustrated by
Graham, Billy, American, 1935 - 1997
Reinman, Paul J., American, 1910 - 1988
Date
February 1973
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 10 1/8 x 6 7/8 in. (25.7 x 17.5 cm)
Description
Luke Cage, Hero for Hire No. 6 published by Marvel Comics. The front cover of the comic book is red with yellow text and features a color image of Luke Cage fighting a man wearing a green suit and yellow helmet. Luke Cage is pictured at the center of the cover wearing a yellow shirt and headband and blue pants. He is punching two suits of armor. Two speech bubbles surround him. They say “ONE DOWN…/ TWO DOWN…!” and “THREE! / THAT / OUGHTA / FINISH THEM / ALL!” The man in green is standing behind Luke Cage and is swinging a large ax towards him. Printed in yellow text above the image is “LUKE CAGE, / HERO / FOR / HIRE.” Printed at the top of the cover in white text on a green stripe is “HERO / FOR HIRE,” “MARVEL COMICS GROUP” and the comics code of approval logo. The price and issue number are in the top left corner of the front cover. An advertisement for a toy motorcycle is on the back cover.
Place printed
Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Books and Published Materials
Movement
Afrofuturism
Type
comic books
Topic
Art
Comics and graphic novels
Science fiction
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2010.1.103
Restrictions & Rights
© 1972 by Magazine Management Co., Inc, Marvel Comics Group
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b71f6c6e-3fd0-4523-8acd-4db92856f011

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