Marvel Comics Group · The Amazing Spider-Man #123 · August 1973 · $0.20 · 20 pages
Grade: VF/NM 9.0
Edited by Roy Thomas.
Cover by John Romita Sr. and Gil Kane.
“Luke Cage, Hero for Hire” (20 pages), written by Gerry Conway and drawn by Gil Kane with inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro — Spider-Man encounters Luke Cage for the first time, leading to the inevitable superhero misunderstanding and conflict before the two street-level heroes reach an understanding. Kane's dynamic figure work captures both the web-slinger's acrobatic movement and Cage's raw power, while Romita's inks keep the characters grounded in classic Marvel house style.
Luke Cage's first appearance in Amazing Spider-Man, establishing the connection between these two New York heroes that would carry through decades of Marvel continuity.
Condition VF/NM 9.0 — Breathtaking. Only the most minuscule flaws detectable under a bright light. Pure collector gold.. Noting: High grade copy.First appearance of Luke Cage in Amazing Spider-Man. Clean cover, Clean cover, High grade copy..
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Marvel Comics Group · The Amazing Spider-Man #123 · August 1973 · $0.20 · 20 pages
Grade: VF/NM 9.0
Edited by Roy Thomas.
Cover by John Romita Sr. and Gil Kane.
“Luke Cage, Hero for Hire” (20 pages), written by Gerry Conway and drawn by Gil Kane with inks by John Romita Sr. and Tony Mortellaro — Spider-Man encounters Luke Cage for the first time, leading to the inevitable superhero misunderstanding and conflict before the two street-level heroes reach an understanding. Kane's dynamic figure work captures both the web-slinger's acrobatic movement and Cage's raw power, while Romita's inks keep the characters grounded in classic Marvel house style.
Luke Cage's first appearance in Amazing Spider-Man, establishing the connection between these two New York heroes that would carry through decades of Marvel continuity.
Condition VF/NM 9.0 — Breathtaking. Only the most minuscule flaws detectable under a bright light. Pure collector gold.. Noting: High grade copy.First appearance of Luke Cage in Amazing Spider-Man. Clean cover, Clean cover, High grade copy..
We use what the scientists are calling artificial intelligence to research and write our descriptions — it gives us more time to add books to our website and provide you with a wider array of inventory. We think Klaatu would approve. Details are verified but the robot does slip up. We're not infallible. Every book is graded by a human collector who has actually held it. If anything ever looks off, reach on out at robopictocomics@gmail.com.
