Heroes for Hire #1

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CGC records 21 graded copies for Heroes For Hire #1 (1997). Population is the number recorded by this grading source, not the total print run or all surviving copies.

Heroes and Villains

At the Vault, the maximum security detention center for super-humans in Colarado, a SHIELD ship lands with a last minute prisoner drop-off. The Guardsmen are almost immediately disabled by an unseen assailant and the prisoner himself while the two SHIELD agents watch. The four then release many of the Vault's prisoners and escape in the SHIELD craft while a mysterious woman in white watches. The foursome report to their Master who orders them to wait for thier next mission.

In the New York headquarters of Oracle Incorporated, Danny Rand AKA Iron Fist, is training when he hears of the breakout at the Vault. Jim Hammond (the android who was the original Human Torch and is acting head of Oracle) consults with Danny; both agree, something has to be done about the lack of heroes in the world.

In the American Southwest, the Hulk is leaping through the sky when he is knocked unconscious by the U-Foes, Vapor, Ironclad, Vector, and X-Ray who then attach a device to the Hulk's neck.

Iron Fist confronts his old friend, Luke Cage (once known as Power Man) and asks him to work together again, but Luke has no interest.

At the United Nations in New York, several top scientists are taken hostage with the Hulk somehow involved and Danny goes to free the hostages. He is joined by the woman in white who reveals herself to be the White Tiger. They agree to work together and observe the U-Foes, with the Hulk downloading the knowledge of the scientists. Hercules smashes his way in and Fist and Tiger leap in to help him. While TW battles Vector, IF confronts the Hulk and removes the control disk from his neck. With the Hulk free, the four heroes defeat the U-Foes who then flee.

Following the incident, it's revealed that the control/knowledge-transfer disks were a product of the Controller. While being interviewed, Iron Fist proclaims the creation of Heroes For Hire; a group which act as hired employees to those needing help for a nominal fee donated to one of Oracle's charitable causes. Heroes For Hire's first three members are Hercules, White Tiger and Iron Fist.

Unknown to the newly born H4H, they are being watched by the U-Foes' master, who is none other than the Master of the World who has the Controller held captive.

| Writer1_1 = Roger Stern | Writer1_2 = John Ostrander | Penciler1_1 = Pasqual Ferry | Inker1_1 = Jaime Mendoza | Colorist1_1 = Joe Rosas | Letterer1_1 = Jon Babcock | Editor1_1 = James Felder | Editor1_2 = Mark Bernardo

| Appearing1 = **Featured Characters:** * Heroes for Hire_(Earth-616)) ** Iron Fist (Danny Rand)) ** White Tiger_(Earth-616)) ** Hercules) **Supporting Characters:** * Jim Hammond) * Hulk (Bruce Banner)) * Luke Cage) **Antagonists:** * U-Foes) ** Ironclad)|Thunderbolts Annual Vol 1 1997 ** Vapor)|Thunderbolts Annual Vol 1 1997 ** Vector)|Thunderbolts Annual Vol 1 1997 ** X-Ray)|Thunderbolts Annual Vol 1 1997 * Master of the World) **Other Characters:** * Guardsmen) ** Russ Mendoza) * Escaped Prisoners ** Awesome Android)|Avengers Spotlight Vol 1 27|Fantastic Four Vol 3 23 ** Klaw) ** Mole Man (Harvey Elder)) ** Toad (Mortymer Toynbee)) ** Numerous other unidentifiable prisoners * Citizen V) * Onslaught) * Tony_(Earth-616)) * Avengers) ** Giant Man) ** Hawkeye) ** Iron Man) ** Scarlet Witch) ** Thor) ** Mr. Fantastic) ** Invisible Woman) ** Wasp) ** Captain Marvel) ** Black Knight) ** Sub-Mariner) ** Captain America) * Silver Surfer) * Human Torch) * Diane Brounstein) (reporter) * Spider-Man (Peter Parker))|Spider-Man Vol 1 78|Sensational Spider-Man Vol 1 14 * Controller) * United Nations) **Realities:** * Earth-616 **Locations:** * Colorado) ** The Vault) * New York State) ** New York City *** Oracle Inc. Headquarters *** Gem Theater *** United Nations Headquarters **Items:** * Guardsman Armor * Spider-Man's Web-Shooters * Mjolnir * Captain America's Shield * Iron Man Armor Model 4 * Silver Surfer's Surfboard * Golden Mace **Vehicles:** * Oracle Inc. yacht

| Solicit = THE CONCEPT: A constantly mutating, always surprising super-team is born! With the Avengers and the Fantastic Four missing - and with upstart groups like the Thunderbolts sprouting up - the martial arts hero known a Iron Fist takes it upon himself to form a new force of super-powered warriors! But are Iron Fist's motives truly altruistic - or does he have an alterior motive? With each impossible mission, HEROES FOR HIRE will feature a core group of agents joined by a rotating cast of special guest-stars. Exploring all corners of the Marvel Universe, this is the series where anything can happen - and just about anyone can show up!

THE CHARACTERS: Who has Iron Fist gathered to help him stem the tide of evil? His old partner, Luke Cage - former Avengers Hercules and the Black Knight - the all-new, all-mysterious White Tiger - and a reluctant ally, the no-nonsense Incredible Hulk! And just wait until you see who their unidentified first set of opponents are!

THE CREATORS: HEROES FOR HIRE #1 features a pulse-pounding plot by Roger Stern (SPIDER-MAN: HOBGOBLIN LIVES, SPIDER-BOY TEAM-UP), superior scripting by John Ostrander (SPECTRE, SUICIDE SQUAD) and pulverizing pencils by hot newcomer Pascual Ferry!

THE FORMAT: This collector's item is a giant-sized, 48-page first issue.

THE SUPPORT: House ads, a retail promotional poster and coverage in Marvel's 40-page titles.

| Notes = * Mole Man) appears next in Fantastic Four Vol 3 1 | Trivia = * The Black Knight appears in the cover as if he was a member of the team or at least a part of the plot. He only appears in the comic in a flashback where Hercules thinks about the Avengers. | Recommended = | Links =

Creative credits

Writers: Roger Stern, John Ostrander

Interior art: Pasqual Ferry

Color: Joe Rosas

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