Sweet Christmas! - Luke Cage Appreciation 2022

[Overhazard]

I thought there was a story somewhere that stated that Luke's prison experimentation was an extension/relation to Weapon X and SSS?

I remember that was his origin in the show.

[LukeCagefan]

Yes, it was. I can't remember where I read it but it was mentioned. I'll try to see if I can find it.

I wanna say it was likely explored in the 90's series under Marc McLaurin

[Hypestyle]

I want to see a high profile solid artist do a Luke series.

I'd like to see John Romita Jr.'s take on him, visually.

[LukeCagefan]

I want to see a high profile solid artist do a Luke series.

I'd like to see John Romita Jr.'s take on him, visually.

I'd like Reginald Hudlin and Mike Deodato.

[ed2962]

I thought there was a story somewhere that stated that Luke's prison experimentation was an extension/relation to Weapon X and SSS?

I want to say I read something like that a couple of years ago but I barely remember it. They somehow tied obscure villain Warhawk into it.

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[Jabare]

do you all think Luke will become mayor?

[kcekada]

My biggest problem with modern Luke Cage especially in comparison to classic 70s version is his look. I know a yellow puffy sleeved shirt and tiara isn't going to cut it for today's audience, but surely they can come up with something better than wife beater and jeans?!

He had a pretty good uniform in Thunderbolts ten years ago, but I don't think it was ever seen outside of that series. I think Marvel Legends actually included it in a box set. I'd bring that back.

[Hypestyle]

My biggest problem with modern Luke Cage especially in comparison to classic 70s version is his look. I know a yellow puffy sleeved shirt and tiara isn't going to cut it for today's audience, but surely they can come up with something better than wife beater and jeans?!

He had a pretty good uniform in Thunderbolts ten years ago, but I don't think it was ever seen outside of that series. I think Marvel Legends actually included it in a box set. I'd bring that back.

heh. we'll have to see. A lot of folks' interpret Luke's general status as a "working class hero" as more befitting a "regular clothes" outfit and loathe the idea of the original outfit. The Thunderbolts outfit was good.
I remember the David Walker series had Luke in business suits and a tie, which was an interesting change.

[Phoenixx9]

My biggest problem with modern Luke Cage especially in comparison to classic 70s version is his look. I know a yellow puffy sleeved shirt and tiara isn't going to cut it for today's audience, but surely they can come up with something better than wife beater and jeans?!

He had a pretty good uniform in Thunderbolts ten years ago, but I don't think it was ever seen outside of that series. I think Marvel Legends actually included it in a box set. I'd bring that back.

I was surprised that so many loved the yellow poofy shirt and silver tiara and bracelets look! I personally loved that look on Luke but did not know so many others did too.

[kcekada]

Well, i think you had to be around for it back in the day. It stood out and was very much in tune with 70s super hero fashion. Actually, I still think something is needed today -- but a little more low key.

I can see people not liking him in a super hero suit, but the Thunderbolts update was fairly low key. But in a comic book medium, the visual aspect of a hero is still important. You can get away with a pedestrian look on a TV show, but I think he needs something recognizable in the books.

[Hypestyle]

Well, i think you had to be around for it back in the day. It stood out and was very much in tune with 70s super hero fashion. Actually, I still think something is needed today -- but a little more low key.

I can see people not liking him in a super hero suit, but the Thunderbolts update was fairly low key. But in a comic book medium, the visual aspect of a hero is still important. You can get away with a pedestrian look on a TV show, but I think he needs something recognizable in the books.

what sort of logo should he have? Should it incorporate a chain? A fist? Neither?

[kcekada]

I loved the chain, but I can see why it's been left in the past. But some type of metal in his uniform would be cool. A better question is what would the title even be -- Cage or Luke Cage? I miss 'Power Man'.

[Phoenixx9]

I loved the chain, but I can see why it's been left in the past. But some type of metal in his uniform would be cool. A better question is what would the title even be -- Cage or Luke Cage? I miss 'Power Man'.

I miss it all! The metal, the outfit, and the name. Luke is even more powerful now than before and is really a Power Man. I wish they would do some type of new variant on his classic look.

[Hypestyle]

.... going back to the 70s, I suppose there was a risk that DC would sue, but it would have been interesting to have added the tag of "The Black Man of Steel" for the covers..