Power Man #25

From 1975, this Marvel gem pits Luke Cage against the full spectacle of the Ringmaster's Circus of Crime. Gil Kane and Mike Esposito's cover captures the Hero for Hire in fierce mid-battle action, chains blazing with energy as he faces down a colorful ensemble of villains — including the top-hatted Ringmaster, a red-costumed acrobat, and a green-suited flyer swooping in from above, all demanding he join their criminal troupe or face the consequences. "Crime and Circuses" looks to be a wildly entertaining clash, with Bill Mantlo and Tony Isabella at the writing helm and Ron Wilson bringing the interior action to life.