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Hero For Hire #16 (1973) in 8.5 Very Fine+<\/h1>\n

Marvel<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Condition<\/div>\n
8.5<\/div>\n
Very Fine+<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Hero For Hire #16<\/strong> (1973) is a 8.5 Very Fine+ Comic from Marvel. This issue belongs to the Bronze Age (1970-83). Collectors searching for Hero For Hire #16 will find a carefully graded copy of this issue.<\/p>\n

Hero For Hire #16 features writing by Steve Englehart; Tony Isabella, pencils by Billy Graham, cover art by Billy Graham. These creators helped define the look and tone of Hero For Hire during this period, which is one reason original issues like Hero For Hire #16 remain in demand.<\/p>\n

The Hero For Hire<\/strong> series is a staple for comic collectors published by Marvel in the Bronze Age (1970-83). Owning Hero For Hire #16 lets you hold a piece of that run in 8.5 Very Fine+, ready for reading or long-term collecting.<\/p>\n

Hero For Hire #16 Specifications<\/h2>\n
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Series Title<\/div>\n
Hero For Hire<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Issue Number<\/div>\n
#16<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Publication Year<\/div>\n
1973<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Publisher<\/div>\n
Marvel<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Age<\/div>\n
Bronze Age (1970-83)<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Grade<\/div>\n
8.5 Very Fine+<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Condition<\/div>\n
8.5 Very Fine+<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Format<\/div>\n
Comic<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Printing<\/div>\n
1st<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Creatives<\/div>\n
Writer: Steve Englehart; Tony Isabella
Penciller: Billy Graham
Cover: Billy Graham<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Characters<\/div>\n
Mimi Jenks; Ben Donovan; Billy Bob Rackham; Big Ben (Benjamin Donovan); Shades (Alvarez); Capt. Rackham (Albert ‘Billy Bob’ Rackham); Comanche; Claire Temple; Power Man (Luke Cage); Flea; Shades; Stiletto (Tom Stuart)<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

The Story of Hero For Hire #16<\/h2>\n

Hero For Hire #16 continues the Hero For Hire series. Whether you are completing a run or starting with a standout 1973 issue, this 8.5 Very Fine+ copy is a strong addition to a Marvel collection.<\/p>\n

Hero For Hire #16 \u2013 Collector Details<\/h2>\n

This copy of Hero For Hire #16<\/strong> is carefully graded and offered in 8.5 Very Fine+<\/strong>. Key characters include Mimi Jenks, Ben Donovan, Billy Bob Rackham, Big Ben (Benjamin Donovan), Shades (Alvarez), Capt. Rackham (Albert ‘Billy Bob’ Rackham), Comanche, Claire Temple, Power Man (Luke Cage), Flea, Shades, Stiletto (Tom Stuart). A solid choice for collectors completing a Hero For Hire run or adding Marvel books from the Bronze Age (1970-83).<\/p>\n

Hero For Hire #16 is a good fit for fans of Hero For Hire, readers who follow Steve Englehart; Tony Isabella, and collectors who seek covers by Billy Graham. It also suits shoppers building a Bronze Age (1970-83) library of Marvel titles.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hero For Hire #16 (1973) in 8.5 Very Fine+. This comic was published by Marvel as part of the Bronze Age (1970-83) with the creative team of Steve Englehart; Tony Isabella (writer), Billy Graham (cover), Billy Graham (penciller).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":39166,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[1796],"product_tag":[8018,7709,26560,26559,26138,8677,23437,26558],"class_list":["post-39123","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-comics-graphic-novels","product_tag-8018","product_tag-8-5-very-fine","product_tag-ben-donovan","product_tag-billy-bob-rackham","product_tag-bronze-age","product_tag-hero-for-hire","product_tag-marvel","product_tag-mimi-jenks","first","instock","sale","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rustbeltcomics.com\/store\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/39123","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rustbeltcomics.com\/store\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rustbeltcomics.com\/store\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rustbeltcomics.com\/store\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=39123"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rustbeltcomics.com\/store\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39166"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rustbeltcomics.com\/store\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39123"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rustbeltcomics.com\/store\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=39123"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rustbeltcomics.com\/store\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=39123"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rustbeltcomics.com\/store\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=39123"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}