Marvel Masterworks

Marvel Masterworks
Author: Archie Goodwin
Publisher: Marvel Entertainment
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2015-08-12
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1302481789

Luke Cage burst onto the comics scene in 1972 as the "Hero for Hire." Equal parts Marvel Method and Blaxploitation boldness, he was a new kind of hero for a new era. Now, the Marvel Masterworks proudly presents the complete Luke Cage, Hero for Hire - the historic first title to headline an African-American super hero - in one hardcover volume! Cage's adventures depicted New York City's 1970s grit and the plight of its people unlike any other, all while incorporating larger-than-life villains including Black Mariah and Dr. Doom. COLLECTING: Luke Cage, Hero for Hire (1972) 1-16

Marvel Masterworks

Marvel Masterworks
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Publisher: Marvel
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-08-25
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9780785191803

Luke Cage burst onto the comics scene in 1972 as the "Hero for Hire." Equal parts Marvel Method and Blaxploitation boldness, he was a new kind of hero for a new era. Now, the Marvel Masterworks proudly presents the complete Luke Cage, Hero for Hire - the historic first title to headline an African-American super hero - in one hardcover volume! Cage's adventures depicted New York City's 1970s grit and the plight of its people unlike any other, all while incorporating larger-than-life villains including Black Mariah and Dr. Doom. COLLECTING: Luke Cage, Hero for Hire (1972) 1-16

Heroes for Hire - Volume 1

Heroes for Hire - Volume 1
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Publisher: Marvel
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007-04-25
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9780785123620

As Civil War rages throughout the Marvel Universe, an unlikely group of heroes have gathered together to hunt down and capture criminals who refuse to sign the Registration Act. In response to the overwhelming number of masked fugitives on the loose, Misty Knight and Colleen Wing use their bail-bonds skills, underworld connections and government funding to lead an all-new Heroes for Hire into battle. Action, adventure, crime, beautiful women and Kung Fu chaos come together in this explosive new saga from writers Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, with art by Billy Tucci! Featuring Black Cat; Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu; Paladin; Misty Knight; Colleen Wing; and the all-new Tarantula. Collects Heroes for Hire #1-5.

Heroes for Hire

Heroes for Hire
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Publisher: Marvel
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-07-20
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9780785155812

In the aftermath of SHADOWLAND, Marvel's greatest street heroes - Punisher, Moon Knight, Shroud, Elektra, Paladin, Silver Sable, Ghost Rider, Iron Fist, Falcon, Misty Knight and more - leap into one all-new adventure! Who has brought together these dangerous loners into one fighting force? How is this network different from all other teams? Who is their first target, and what mysteries await them? Discover the answers and enter the action on Marvel's mean streets - courtesy of fan-favorite writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (THE THANOS IMPERATIVE, PUNISHER: YEAR ONE), and artist Brad Walker (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY)! Collecting HEROES FOR HIRE (2011) #1-5 and material from X-MEN: CURSE OF THE MUTANTS SPOTLIGHT.

Power Man & Iron Fist Epic Collection

Power Man & Iron Fist Epic Collection
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Publisher: Marvel
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-08-25
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9780785192961

Marvel's stronger-than-steel man of the streets, Luke Cage, partners with the mystic kung fu master Iron Fist in the beginning of one of the greatest teams in comic-book history! Together Power Man and Iron Fist are heroes for hire, taking any on any job, any challenge, so long as their clients can meet the price. But both heroes have long pasts and old foes out to destroy them. Between those menaces and making ends meet, it's a life short on downtime and long on action! COLLECTING: Power Man 48-49, Power Man & Iron Fist 50-70 (Power Man & Iron Fist Epic Collection Vol. 1)

Civil War

Civil War
Author: Justin Gray
Publisher: Marvel Entertainment
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2016-03-23
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1302485334

As the Civil War rages, an unlikely group of heroes gather to hunt down fugitive superhumans who refuse to register. Misty Knight and Colleen Wing use their bail-bonds skills, underworld connections and government funding to lead an all-new Heroes for Hire: Black Cat, Shang-Chi, Paladin, the all-new Tarantula and more! It's action, adventure, crime, beautiful women and Kung Fu chaos! Then: the Thunderbolts may be known criminals, but they sure can get good publicity by hunting down renegade heroes! COLLECTING: HEROES FOR HIRE #1-5, THUNDERBOLTS #101-105.

Ahead of the Curve

Ahead of the Curve
Author: Justin Gray
Publisher: Marvel Comics Group
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9780785123637

The 'Heroes for Hire' team set out to thwart a plan to blow up the Statue of Liberty.

Swords for Hire

Swords for Hire
Author: Will Allen
Publisher: Centerpunch Press
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2003
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780972488204

This BookSense Top 10 Fantasy Pick teams young Sam Hatcher with Rigby Skeet, a wisecracking Royal Guardsman. The two must rescue King Olive, who was betrayed by his odd, worm-loving brother, and is imprisoned in the dungeon of the superhuman Boneman. "Readers will revel in the story's charm, humor, and numerous twists and turns."--"ForeWord."

Villains for Hire

Villains for Hire
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Publisher: Marvel
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-06-13
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9780785160441

All-new, all-evil team! If the story starts with bionic detective Misty Knight uniting heroes Black Panther, Paladin and Silver Sable to halt a heist, why does she then cross the line and hire those she once fought, including psychopaths like Tiger Shark and Speed Demon? Because the Purple Man is out to build a criminal empire with an army including Avalanche, Shocker and the all-new Scourge! Enter a world of treachery, doublecrosses and death when you hear: "Hello, villain ... are you for hire?" COLLECTING: Villains for Hire 0.1; 1-4

Rocket Raccoon & Groot

Rocket Raccoon & Groot
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Publisher: Marvel
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9780785189770

Marvel's first original prose novel, featuring the stars of Guardians of the Galaxy! These are not the Avengers or the Fantastic Four - in fact, they're barely even famous - but Rocket Raccoon and the faithful Groot are the baddest heroes in the cosmos, and they're on the run across the Marvel Universe! During a spaceport brawl, the infamous pair rescues an android Recorder from a pack of alien Badoons, Everyone in the galaxy, however, including the ruthless Kree Empire and the stalwart Nova Corps, seems to want that Recorder, who's about as sane as a sandwich with no mustard. Join Rocket and Groot on a free-for-all across the stars while they try to save all of existence-again!