True Believers: Marvel Knights 20th Anniversary - Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1
"Out of Hell — A Hero!" marks a pivotal moment in Luke Cage’s legacy, reimagining his origin with raw intensity and emotional weight. Written by Archie Goodwin and brought to life by George Tuska’s dynamic art and John Romita’s sharp pencils, this 2018 Marvel Knights anniversary issue delivers a gripping, grounded take on how a man forged in injustice becomes a symbol of resistance. The cover by John Romita captures the moment of transformation with haunting precision, setting the stage for a story of survival, betrayal, and the cost of redemption.
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While serving time for a crime for which he was framed, Lucas volunteers for a medical experiment in a bid to earn parole. The chemical bath treatment is sabotaged by his nemesis, a violent guard, and the result ends in giving Lucas steel hard skin. He escapes and is presumed dead because his shirt, riddled with bullet holes, is recovered. Lucas vows revenge on Stryker, his former friend, who framed him and also caused the death of Reva, his romantic interest.
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