Heroes for Hire

Marvel’s Heroes for Hire (1997–1999) brought together street-level powerhouses Luke Cage and Iron Fist alongside the original Human Torch, Jim Hammond, as part of a globe-trotting private-security firm. Written primarily by John Ostrander and Roger Stern, with art by Pascual Ferry and others, the series blended superhero action with espionage and corporate intrigue. The team faced off against the enigmatic Master of the World and the mystical warrior Eshu, exploring themes of loyalty and redemption in a post-heroic era. This 19-issue run stands as a late-’90s Marvel cult favorite, celebrating the chemistry of its classic duo while expanding their world with new allies and threats.