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The group at first was restricted to the pages of Power Man and Iron Fist but would only get its first book under the name ''Heroes for Hire'' in the 1990s when the Fantastic Four and the Avengers were killed off after the ComicBook/{{Onslaught}} event, it featured a rotating cast of characters and lasted for 19 issues. A third run, without Luke Cage or Iron Fist, took place between Civil War and World War Hulk, it came out in 2006 and lasted 15 issues. A fourth run debuted in 2010, officially lasted 12 issues although it had a one-shot ''ComicBook/SpiderIsland'' tie in and a spin off mini series titled ''Villains for Hire'' that closed off that run.

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The group at first was restricted to the pages of Power Man and Iron Fist but would only get its first book under the name ''Heroes for Hire'' in the 1990s when the Fantastic Four and the Avengers were killed off after the ComicBook/{{Onslaught}} event, it featured a rotating cast of characters and lasted for 19 issues. A third run, without Luke Cage or Iron Fist, but starring Misty & Colleen, took place between Civil War and World War Hulk, it came out in 2006 and lasted 15 issues. A fourth run debuted in 2010, officially lasted 12 issues although it had a one-shot ''ComicBook/SpiderIsland'' tie in and a spin off mini series titled ''Villains for Hire'' that closed off that run.



* BondVillainStupidity: A ship with a huge bomb, heading to the Statue of Liberty, and with super heroes aboard? And they are not vene tied or restrained in any way? ''Of course'' that the bomb would be disabled!

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* BondVillainStupidity: A ship with a huge bomb, heading to the Statue of Liberty, and with super heroes aboard? And they are not vene even tied or restrained in any way? ''Of course'' that the bomb would be disabled!
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First there was just [[LukeCageHeroForHire Luke Cage]], the original hero for hire, then he teamed up with [[ComicBook/ImmortalIronFist Iron Fist]], and the two became synonymous with the title of being ''Heroes for Hire''. Supporting characters Misty Knight, a detective and sometimes girlfriend of Iron Fist, her partner Colleen Wing, martial arts expert would at times team up with the main two but not become official members until the 2006 series where Misty Knight officially takes over the organization. Throughout the various runs various other characters would team up/work for the organization on different missions.

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First there was just [[LukeCageHeroForHire [[ComicBook/LukeCageHeroForHire Luke Cage]], the original hero for hire, then he teamed up with [[ComicBook/ImmortalIronFist Iron Fist]], and the two became synonymous with the title of being ''Heroes for Hire''. Supporting characters Misty Knight, a detective and sometimes girlfriend of Iron Fist, her partner Colleen Wing, martial arts expert would at times team up with the main two but not become official members until the 2006 series where Misty Knight officially takes over the organization. Throughout the various runs various other characters would team up/work for the organization on different missions.
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Misty Knight will make her live action debut in ''Series/LukeCage'', the third of five planned Creator/{{Netflix}} shows set within the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse, as played by Simone Missick.
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* CurbStompBattle: Shang-Chi, a [[BadassNormal Kung-Fu master]], against a mad scientists, a sorcerer, an android (or whatever Ruby Thursday is), a man with the strong body of an adult gorilla, and a killer robot that had just murdered Orka. Of course, they did not stand a chance, Shang-Chi killed them all.

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* CurbStompBattle: Shang-Chi, a [[BadassNormal Kung-Fu master]], against a mad scientists, a sorcerer, an android (or whatever Ruby Thursday is), a man with the strong body of an adult gorilla, and a killer robot that had just murdered Orka. Of course, they did not stand a chance, Shang-Chi killed None of them all.stood a chance.



* GeniusBruiser: Tarantula, who unexpectedly shows a level of intelligence similar to Reed Richards
* IntroDump: The first 2006 issue introduced everyone, narrated by Misty Knight
* MyFriendsAndZoidberg: The Heroes For Hire... and Paladin

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* GeniusBruiser: Tarantula, who unexpectedly shows a level of intelligence similar to Reed Richards
Richards.
* IntroDump: The first 2006 issue introduced everyone, narrated by Misty Knight
Knight.
* MyFriendsAndZoidberg: The Heroes For Hire... and PaladinPaladin.



* RedIsHeroic: Misty Knight
* SelectiveObliviousness: Don't tell the kid that the evil doombot he has found is, well, ''evil''. He thinks it's his best friend in the world.

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* RedIsHeroic: Misty Knight
Knight.
* SelectiveObliviousness: Don't tell the kid that the evil doombot Doombot he has found is, well, ''evil''. He thinks it's his best friend in the world.



* TranquilFury: Averted. When the headmen killed Orka, Shang-Chi gave him the last rites (with the villains right there). When it was done, Otis reminded him that it was not the time for his Zen calm. Shang-Chi calmly agreed... and then all hell breaks loose.
* WelcomeBackTraitor: Paladin betrayed the Heroes For Hire, but still, he can give them well-paid missions and in later incarnations is one of Misty's closest agents/friends.
* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Invoked. The owner of jewelry hired the heroes because some criminals stole his diamonds, and he wanted them back. They investigated, and discovered that the Grim Reaper and the Man-Ape were doing this to finance a terrorist campaign, and sought to blow up a bomb at the statue of liberty. In a frantic battle, the Heroes for Hire foiled their plan, got rid of the bomb, stop the ship and saved the symbol of liberty in the free world! "Wow. What a story. And my diamonds?" Lame excuses... so he closed his portfolio with the money that he was going to pay, and walked away.

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* TranquilFury: Averted. When the headmen killed Orka, Shang-Chi gave him the his last rites (with the villains right there). When it was done, Otis reminded him that it was not the time for his Zen calm. Shang-Chi calmly agreed... and then all hell breaks broke loose.
* WelcomeBackTraitor: Paladin betrayed the Heroes For Hire, but still, he can give gives them well-paid missions and in later incarnations is one of Misty's closest agents/friends.
* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Invoked. The owner of some jewelry hired the heroes because some criminals stole his diamonds, and he wanted them back. They investigated, and discovered that the Grim Reaper and the Man-Ape were doing this to finance a terrorist campaign, and sought to blow up a bomb at the statue Statue of liberty. Liberty. In a frantic battle, the Heroes for Hire foiled their plan, got rid of the bomb, stop stopped the ship and saved the symbol of liberty in the free world! "Wow. What a story. And my diamonds?" Lame excuses... so he A few lame excuses later, the man closed his portfolio with the money that he was going to pay, and walked away.



* WolverineClaws: Tarantula

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* WolverineClaws: TarantulaTarantula.
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* ContemptibleCover: Issue 13 of volume 2, a tie-in for ''ComicBook/WorldWarHulk'' is infamous, depicting Black Cat, Misty, and Colleen surronuded by tentacles, looking more like the cover to a {{hentai}} manga than a mainstream superhero book.

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* ContemptibleCover: Issue 13 of volume 2, a tie-in for ''ComicBook/WorldWarHulk'' is infamous, infamous for depicting Black Cat, Misty, and Colleen surronuded surrounded by tentacles, looking more like the cover to a {{hentai}} manga than a mainstream superhero book.
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The group at first was restricted to the pages of Power Man and Iron Fist but would only get its first book under the name ''Heroes for Hire'' in the 1990s when the Fantastic Four and the Avengers were killed off after the {{Onslaught}} event, it featured a rotating cast of characters and lasted for 19 issues. A third run, without Luke Cage or Iron Fist, took place between Civil War and World War Hulk, it came out in 2006 and lasted 15 issues. A fourth run debuted in 2010, officially lasted 12 issues although it had a one-shot ''ComicBook/SpiderIsland'' tie in and a spin off mini series titled ''Villains for Hire'' that closed off that run.

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The group at first was restricted to the pages of Power Man and Iron Fist but would only get its first book under the name ''Heroes for Hire'' in the 1990s when the Fantastic Four and the Avengers were killed off after the {{Onslaught}} ComicBook/{{Onslaught}} event, it featured a rotating cast of characters and lasted for 19 issues. A third run, without Luke Cage or Iron Fist, took place between Civil War and World War Hulk, it came out in 2006 and lasted 15 issues. A fourth run debuted in 2010, officially lasted 12 issues although it had a one-shot ''ComicBook/SpiderIsland'' tie in and a spin off mini series titled ''Villains for Hire'' that closed off that run.


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* ContemptibleCover: Issue 13 of volume 2, a tie-in for ''ComicBook/WorldWarHulk'' is infamous, depicting Black Cat, Misty, and Colleen surronuded by tentacles, looking more like the cover to a {{hentai}} manga than a mainstream superhero book.

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'''Heroes For Hire''' is a group of super heroes of Marvel Comics. It has been published in sporadic periods through the years. The main idea is that this PunchClockHero group that perform hero type services sometimes outside of the normal heroes' areas of expertise. At times even the title itself is an InformedAttribute depending on the incarnation of the group and story arc though money is always a factor.

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'''Heroes ''Heroes For Hire''' Hire'' is a group of super heroes of Marvel Comics. It has been published in sporadic periods through the years. The main idea is that this PunchClockHero group that perform hero type services sometimes outside of the normal heroes' areas of expertise. At times even the title itself is an InformedAttribute depending on the incarnation of the group and story arc though money is always a factor.






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* ArtisticLicensePaleontology: A dinosaur that had offspring with himself? Thanks, Franchise/JurassicPark, for spreading nonsenses.



* SomewhereAPalaeontologistIsCrying: A dinosaur that had offspring with himself? Thanks, Franchise/JurassicPark, for spreading nonsenses.
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* WolverineClaws: Tarantula

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* WolverineClaws: TarantulaTarantula
* WorldOfActionGirls: The 2006 team.
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'''Heroes For Hire''' is a group of super heroes of Marvel Comics. It has been published in sporadic periods through the years. The main idea is that this group is made up of PunchClockHero[[=s=]] that do jobs sometimes outside of the normal heroes' areas of expertise. At times even the title itself is an InformedAttribute depending on the incarnation of the group and story arc though money is always a factor.

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'''Heroes For Hire''' is a group of super heroes of Marvel Comics. It has been published in sporadic periods through the years. The main idea is that this PunchClockHero group is made up of PunchClockHero[[=s=]] that do jobs perform hero type services sometimes outside of the normal heroes' areas of expertise. At times even the title itself is an InformedAttribute depending on the incarnation of the group and story arc though money is always a factor.



The group at first was restricted to the pages of Power Man and Iron Fist but would only get its first book under the name ''Heroes for Hire'' in the 1990s when the Fantastic Four and the Avengers were killed off after the {{Onslaught}} event, it featured a rotating cast of characters and lasted for 19 issues. A third run, without Luke Cage or Iron Fist, took place between Civil War and World War Hulk, it came out in 2006 and lasted 15 issues. A fourth run debuted in 2010, officially lasted 12 issues although it had a one-shot ComicBook/SpiderIsland tie in and a spin off mini series titled ''Villains for Hire'' that closed off that run.

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The group at first was restricted to the pages of Power Man and Iron Fist but would only get its first book under the name ''Heroes for Hire'' in the 1990s when the Fantastic Four and the Avengers were killed off after the {{Onslaught}} event, it featured a rotating cast of characters and lasted for 19 issues. A third run, without Luke Cage or Iron Fist, took place between Civil War and World War Hulk, it came out in 2006 and lasted 15 issues. A fourth run debuted in 2010, officially lasted 12 issues although it had a one-shot ComicBook/SpiderIsland ''ComicBook/SpiderIsland'' tie in and a spin off mini series titled ''Villains for Hire'' that closed off that run.



* BountyHunter: That's what they are there for.
* CelibateHero: Shang likes Tarantula, but refuses to accept that. Savage sex disbalances his Chi.

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* BountyHunter: That's what they are there for.for mainly in the 2006 incarnation.
* CelibateHero: Shang likes Tarantula, but refuses to accept that. Savage sex disbalances destabilizes his Chi.



* WelcomeBackTraitor: Paladin betrayed the Heroes For Hire, but still, he can give them well-paid missions.

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* WelcomeBackTraitor: Paladin betrayed the Heroes For Hire, but still, he can give them well-paid missions.missions and in later incarnations is one of Misty's closest agents/friends.
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'''Heroes For Hire''' is a group of super heroes of Marvel Comics. It has been published in sporadic periods through the years. The main idea is that this group does not do super-hero stuff for free, but [[OnlyInItForTheMoney for a payment]]. Although at times even the title itself is an InformedAttribute depending on the incarnation and story arc.

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'''Heroes For Hire''' is a group of super heroes of Marvel Comics. It has been published in sporadic periods through the years. The main idea is that this group does not is made up of PunchClockHero[[=s=]] that do super-hero stuff for free, but [[OnlyInItForTheMoney for a payment]]. Although at jobs sometimes outside of the normal heroes' areas of expertise. At times even the title itself is an InformedAttribute depending on the incarnation of the group and story arc.
arc though money is always a factor.



The group would returned in the 1990s when the Fantastic Four and the Avengers were killed by Onslaught. A third run took place between Civil War and World War Hulk, and a fourth one in 2010.

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The group at first was restricted to the pages of Power Man and Iron Fist but would returned only get its first book under the name ''Heroes for Hire'' in the 1990s when the Fantastic Four and the Avengers were killed by Onslaught. off after the {{Onslaught}} event, it featured a rotating cast of characters and lasted for 19 issues. A third run run, without Luke Cage or Iron Fist, took place between Civil War and World War Hulk, it came out in 2006 and a lasted 15 issues. A fourth one run debuted in 2010.2010, officially lasted 12 issues although it had a one-shot ComicBook/SpiderIsland tie in and a spin off mini series titled ''Villains for Hire'' that closed off that run.

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'''Heroes For Hire''' is a group of super heroes of Marvel Comics. It has been published in sporadic periods through the years. The main idea is that this group does not do super-hero stuff for free, but [[OnlyInItForTheMoney for a payment]].

First there was just LukeCageHeroForHire. Then he associated with Iron Fist, Misty Knight and Colleen Wing, and there was a group. The group returned in the 1990s when the Fantastic Four and the Avengers were killed by Onslaught. A third run took place between Civil War and World War Hulk, and a fourth one in 2010.

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'''Heroes For Hire''' is a group of super heroes of Marvel Comics. It has been published in sporadic periods through the years. The main idea is that this group does not do super-hero stuff for free, but [[OnlyInItForTheMoney for a payment]]. \n\n Although at times even the title itself is an InformedAttribute depending on the incarnation and story arc.

First there was just LukeCageHeroForHire. Then [[LukeCageHeroForHire Luke Cage]], the original hero for hire, then he associated teamed up with [[ComicBook/ImmortalIronFist Iron Fist]], and the two became synonymous with the title of being ''Heroes for Hire''. Supporting characters Misty Knight, a detective and sometimes girlfriend of Iron Fist, Misty Knight and her partner Colleen Wing, and there was a group. martial arts expert would at times team up with the main two but not become official members until the 2006 series where Misty Knight officially takes over the organization. Throughout the various runs various other characters would team up/work for the organization on different missions.

The group would returned in the 1990s when the Fantastic Four and the Avengers were killed by Onslaught. A third run took place between Civil War and World War Hulk, and a fourth one in 2010.
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* {{Fanservice}}: The 2006 team. Misty Knight, Colleen Wing, Black Cat and Tarantula. And an indecent ammount of MaleGaze on Misty.

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* {{Fanservice}}: The 2006 team. Misty Knight, Colleen Wing, Black Cat and Tarantula. And an indecent ammount amount of MaleGaze on Misty.
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* SomewhereAPalaeontologistIsCrying: A dinosaur that had offspring with himself? Thanks, Franchise/JurassicPark, for spreading nonsenses.
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* BondVillainStupidity: A ship with a huge bomb, heading to the Statue of Liberty, and with super heroes aboard? And they are not vene tied or restrained in any way? ''Of course'' that the bomb would be disabled!
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* CurbStomBattle: Shang-Chi, a [[BadassNormal Kung-Fu master]], against a mad scientists, a sorcerer, an android (or whatever Ruby Thursday is), a man with the strong body of an adult gorilla, and a killer robot that had just murdered Orka. Of course, they did not stand a chance, Shang-Chi killed them all.

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* CurbStomBattle: CurbStompBattle: Shang-Chi, a [[BadassNormal Kung-Fu master]], against a mad scientists, a sorcerer, an android (or whatever Ruby Thursday is), a man with the strong body of an adult gorilla, and a killer robot that had just murdered Orka. Of course, they did not stand a chance, Shang-Chi killed them all.
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* CurbStomBattle: Shang-Chi, a [[BadassNormal Kung-Fu master]], against a mad scientists, a sorcerer, an android (or whatever Ruby Thursday is), a man with the strong body of an adult gorilla, and a killer robot that had just murdered Orka. Of course, they did not stand a chance, Shang-Chi killed them all.
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* TranquilFury: Averted. When the headmen killed Orka, Shang-Chi gave him the last rites (with the villains right there). When it was done, Otis reminded him that it was not the time for his Zen calm. Shang-Chi calmly agreed... and then all hell breaks loose.
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* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: Invoked. The owner of jewelry hired the heroes because some criminals stole his diamonds, and he wanted them back. They investigated, and discovered that the Grim Reaper and the Man-Ape were doing this to finance a terrorist campaign, and sought to blow up a bomb at the statue of liberty. In a frantic battle, the Heroes for Hire foiled their plan, got rid of the bomb, stop the ship and saved the symbol of liberty in the free world! "Wow. What a story. And my diamonds?" Lame excuses... so he closed his portfolio with the money that he was going to pay, and walked away.
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* GeniusBruiser: Tarantula, who unexpectedly shows a level of intelligence similar to Reed Richards
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* CutLexLuthorACheck: Lampshaded and inverted in a row by Paladin, when he fought Scorpion and got inside a warehouse of forgotten super-villain weapons. He took a random weapon, realized that it turns things into gold, and wondered what kind of fool could have had a ray to turn things into gold and use it for [[BankRobbery Bank Robberies]]. And then it hits him: "TURNS... THINGS... INTO... GOLD??? SoLongSuckers, [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere Screw This mission, I'm SO outta here]]!
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* IntroDump: The first 2006 issue introduced everyone, narrated by Misty Knight
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* WhatTheHellHero: Misty Knight gave one of those to Iron Man for the death of Goliath during the Civil War.
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* ArmedLegs: Tarantula
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* WelcomeBackTraitor: Paladin betrayed the Heroes For Hire, but still, he can give them well-paid missions.

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* WelcomeBackTraitor: Paladin betrayed the Heroes For Hire, but still, he can give them well-paid missions.missions.
* WolverineClaws: Tarantula
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* EmpoweredBadassNormal: Ricadonna. She had no powers in the "Daughters of the Dragon" limited series (and even so, she managed to cut Misty's bionic arm), now she has super-powers.
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* RedIsHeroic: Misty Knight
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'''Heroes For Hire''' is a group of super heroes of Marvel Comics. It has been published in sporadic periods through the years. The main idea is that this group does not do super-hero stuff for free, but [[OnlyInItForTheMoney for a payment]].

First there was just LukeCageHeroForHire. Then he associated with Iron Fist, Misty Knight and Colleen Wing, and there was a group. The group returned in the 1990s when the Fantastic Four and the Avengers were killed by Onslaught. A third run took place between Civil War and World War Hulk, and a fourth one in 2010.

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* AfroAsskicker: Luke Cage and Misty Knight
* AxCrazy: Tarantula
* BareYourMidriff: Misty Knight
* BountyHunter: That's what they are there for.
* CelibateHero: Shang likes Tarantula, but refuses to accept that. Savage sex disbalances his Chi.
* {{Fanservice}}: The 2006 team. Misty Knight, Colleen Wing, Black Cat and Tarantula. And an indecent ammount of MaleGaze on Misty.
* MyFriendsAndZoidberg: The Heroes For Hire... and Paladin
* OnlyInItForTheMoney
* SelectiveObliviousness: Don't tell the kid that the evil doombot he has found is, well, ''evil''. He thinks it's his best friend in the world.
* SpiritualSuccessor: The 2006 run is a successor of the "Daughters of the Dragon" limited series (with only Misty Knight and Colleen Wing doing work for hire, but without using the group's name). Humbug, Orka, Otis, Ricadonna, have all appeared there as well.
* WelcomeBackTraitor: Paladin betrayed the Heroes For Hire, but still, he can give them well-paid missions.

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