Hero for Hire #15

Luke Cage strains against heavy chains in this November 1973 Marvel entry, his raw power practically leaping off the cover as shadowy figures loom in the background — the bold tagline "Cage Goes Wild!" setting the tone for what's inside. Billy Graham's cover art captures the steel-city tension of Cage's world with striking confidence, surrounding the hero with faces from his past while he declares, "I'm Bustin' Out!" Part II of "Retribution" promises that whatever haunts Luke Cage is finally coming to a head, and this cover makes it feel urgent and personal.