Hero for Hire #12
In "Chemistro!", Luke Cage takes on a high-stakes job guarding Mainstream Motors, only to face off against the volatile villain Chemistro, whose alchemy gun goes awry in a startling moment. As the chaos unfolds, reporter Phil Fox sees an opportunity to exploit Cage’s past, threatening to expose him as an escaped criminal. Written by Steve Englehart and illustrated by George Tuska, with inks by Billy Graham and colors by Petra Goldberg, this 1973 issue delivers a tense, character-driven clash — all capped by a striking cover by Billy Graham.
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Cage is hired to protect Mainstream Motors from Chemistro. During the battle, Chemistro accidentally shoots his own foot with his alchemy gun causing it to disintegrate. Reporter Phil Fox attempts to blackmail Cage by threatening to publicly expose Luke as an escaped criminal.
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