Luke Cage #1

Name: Luke Cage #1
Brand: Marvel

Jul 2017 · Marvel · 3.99 USD

Luke Cage #1 (2017) kicks off with the aftermath of Dr. Noah Burstein’s funeral, the man who granted Luke his powers, as Luke confronts unsettling news from Dr. Lenore Mornay: others who underwent Burstein’s experiments are now suffering dangerous side effects. Written by David F. Walker and illustrated by Nelson Blake II, with colors by Marcio Menyz and letters by Joe Sabino, the issue sets a grounded, character-driven tone. The cover by Rahzzah captures the weight of the moment with striking, moody detail.

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writer David F. Walker · artist, inker Nelson Blake II · colorist Marcio Menyz · letterer Joe Sabino · cover Rahzzah

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Full credits

writer David F. Walker

artist, inker Nelson Blake II

colorist Marcio Menyz

letterer Joe Sabino

cover pencils, inks Rahzzah

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After the funeral of Dr. Noah Burstein, the man who gave Luke Cage his powers, Luke learns from Dr. Lenore Mornay that other subjects of Burstein's experiments are experiencing negative side-affects.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).