Luke Cage burst onto the comics scene as a new kind of hero for a new era, a hero for hire. His exploits were set against 1970s New York's grit and the plight of the city's people, all while incorporating larger-than-life villains and even the occasional Avenger. As the first African-American super hero to headline in his own series, Luke Cage's adventures were as historic as they were exciting. Now, his complete solo series is collected in one massive Omnibus edition. Experience first appearance of Cottonmouth, Cage's evolving relationship with Claire Temple and the debut of Bill Foster as Giant-Man. Uncover the secrets of Security City and witness Cage battle for the title "Power Man." COLLECTING: Hero for Hire (1972) 1-16, Power Man (1974) 17-47, Power Man Annual (1977) 1

CollectsÿCage! #1-4. The award-winning animator behind Dexter's Laboratory, Samurai Jack and Hotel Transylvania brings his visionary talents to Marvel! On the mean streets of Harlem, shoes are big, shirts are large, bottoms are belled and crime is rampant! But in the heart of the city, the world's hardest-working, smack-talking, chain-wearing super hero is on the streets and on the case! And his rates are reasonable! He's Cage! Dig it! But what happens when he's out of his element, trapped in a jungle a thousand miles from home, and hunted by savage beasts that walk like men?

Power Man no more! Harlem's favorite son is ripping up the silk shirt and getting back in the game as Luke Cage, Hero for Hire - and he's working overtime! With Chicago as his new home, it's no surprise Luke soon has his hands full with the Untouchables! And that puts him square in the Punisher's sights. Bullets are one thing for a guy with steel-hard skin, but he'll need a power upgrade before locking horns with the Rhino and butting heads with the Hulk! It's far from a sweet Christmas when a new foe strikes - one with ties to one of his greatest enemies! With his family's lives at stake, Luke sure is a friend in need. Good thing Iron Fist is his friend indeed! Collecting Cage (1992) #1-12 and material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #82.

Doctor Strange, the Hulk, the Sub-Mariner, the Silver Surfer and Valkyrie! They are the dynamic Defenders, comics' greatest ""non-team,"" and they do not rely on bylaws and butlers. They join together in moments of utmost crisis - to face incomprehensible enemies like Dormammu, the Nameless One and the Enchantress! But when the Defenders encounter heroes of a more conventional stripe, it's war - the watershed hero vs. hero Avengers/Defenders War, no less! This massive omnibus also sees Hawkeye, the Black Knight, Daredevil, Luke Cage, Nighthawk and Daimon Hellstrom join the Defenders in classic adventures. It's a must-have edition collecting Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart and Len Wein's complete DEFENDERS runs in one beautifully restored volume! Collecting SUB-MARINER (1968) #34-35, MARVEL FEATURE (1971) #1-3, DEFENDERS (1972) #1-19, GIANT-SIZE DEFENDERS #1-2, and AVENGERS (1963) #115 (B STORY) and #116-118.

Black Panther, Storm, Luke Cage, Misty Knight and Manifold band together to take on a dangerous wave of street-level threats in a new series by co-writers Ta-Nehisi Coates (New York Times best-selling author of Between the World and Me and Marvel's Black Panther) and Yona Harvey (Black Panther: World of Wakanda), and legendary artist Butch Guice! The death of a Harlem activist kicks off a mystery that will reveal surprising new secrets about the Marvel Universe's past - and set the stage for a huge story in the near future! Fear, hate and violence loom, but don't worry, The Crew's got this: They are the streets. COLLECTING: BLACK PANTHER AND THE CREW #1-6.

Meet Jessica Jones. Once upon a time, she was a costumed super hero -- but not a very good one. Now a chain-smoking, self-destructive alcoholic, Jessica is the owner and sole employee of Alias Investigations, specializing in superhuman cases. But when she uncovers a hero's true identity, Jessica becomes the target of a far-reaching conspiracy. Can her sardonic wit, charm and intelligence help her survive? Or has she burned too many bridges to turn to old friends for help? Plus: Jessica investigates the disappearance of a girl rumored to be a mutant, pursues an awkward relationship with Luke Cage, and teams with Jessica Drew to investigate a drug that grants super-powers! But when a nightmare returns, can Jessica find the inner strength to defeat the demons of her past? COLLECTING: Alias (2001) 1-28, What If Jessica Jones Had Joined the Avengers? (2005) 1

He's one of the most successful comic creators in history, known for epic stints on Fantastic Four, Uncanny X-Men, Alpha Flight and more! Now savor John Byrne's wider influence on the Marvel Universe in this collection of shorter - but no less classic - runs on top-tier characters! Enjoy Byrne's definitive take on icons like Captain America, the Hulk, the Avengers, Wolverine and the Silver Surfer, as well as Black Widow and her fellow Champions! COLLECTING: CHAMPIONS 11-15; MARVEL PREVIEW 11; AVENGERS (1963) 164-166, 181-191; POWER MAN 48-50; MARVEL PREMIERE 47-48; CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) 247-255; SILVER SURFER (1982) 1; INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) 314-319; WOLVERINE (1988) 17-23; MATERIAL FROM MARVEL FANFARE (1982) 29

When a black man is murdered by a police officer in New York City, Luke Cage is called to action. But what can a good man do when protecting the streets puts him at odds with his own people? A cadre of crooked cops called the Regulators are out to terrorize ordinary citizens. And with Daredevil determined to bring them down, and Mayor Fisk equally determined to use them to tighten his grip on the Big Apple, it's up to Cage to keep the city from completely going up in flames! Joined by an exciting trio of artists, celebrated creator Ho Che Anderson (King: A Comics Biography of Martin Luther King, Jr.; Scream Queen) makes his Marvel debut with an ambitious, hard-hitting story unlike any you've seen in the Marvel Universe before! COLLECTING: Luke Cage: City Of Fire (2021) 1-3

Local legend Luke Cage, invincible, unstoppable, unflappable, finds that out the hard way when he returns to the mean streets of Prohibition-era Harlem after a ten-year stretch in Ryker's Island. All he wants is to be back in the loving arms of his woman, but certain powerful men have different plans for Cage. Cage is about to learn that coming home is never easy, and to survive he might just have to kill a whole lot of people. Collects Luke Cage Noir #1-4.

The wondrous nation of Wakanda is full of stories -- whether they star the Black Panther, his staunchest allies or his fiercest foes! Relive the rise of T'Challa through tragedy and triumph! Join his sister Shuri as she balances her spiritual side with her technological genius! Discover how the boy named N'Jadaka became the deadly Erik Killmonger! See the Black Panther battle Deadpool; assemble the mighty Agents of Wakanda; and tackle a Harlem murder mystery along with his Crew -- Storm, Luke Cage, Misty Knight and Manifold! Plus action-packed tales featuring the Dora Milaje, the Midnight Angels and more from the world of Wakanda!