Luke Cage
Summary
Luke CageandIron Fistare an iconic duo , and they have been throughout every epoch of Marvel Comics canon . The first clip these two worked together , they were collectively know as ‘ Power Man and Iron Fist ' before rebranding to the much more eye - catching Heroes for Hire . However , even before the two father together , their disjoined solo serial laid the groundwork for a telephone number of dangerous undertaking that would unfold within their shared persistence .
Luke Cage was the original Hero for Hire , and Danny Rand was an accomplished superhero as the Immortal Iron Fist long before the two of them ever joined military group . They even continued to kick ass in Marvel Comics long after they dissolve Heroes for Hire , both in reunion - style storylines and larger group preferences with other high - visibility superheroes . In short , no matter how they do it or in what capacity , Luke Cage and Iron Fist will always be Heroes for Hire , and they ’ll always be badass . Here are 10 Marvel Comics moment that prove it !
From killing gods to shoot down a hole in reality , Iron Fist ’s most powerful punches show his staggering potential should never be underestimate .
10Iron Fist Introduced One of the Cruelest Villains in Marvel Comics: Sabretooth
Iron Fist#14 by Chris Claremont and John Byrne
Sabretooth is well one of the cruelest villains in Marvel Comics account ( something that is reinforced intheSabretooth Warevent ) . While many fans likely impute Sabretooth to Wolverine - and for expert reason , as they are canonically arch rivals - Victor Creed actually made his debut inIron Fist#14 . He was rent to kidnap Danny Rand and Colleen Wing , not knowing that he was picking a conflict with someone who can literally one - shot a dragon .
While their combat was cool and the entire issue was captivating , this is more of an illustration of badass by association , given how hardcore Sabretooth would prove to be throughout his Marvel Comics story - one that started in this issue of Iron Fist .
9Luke Cage Tried To Kill Doctor Doom… Over $200
Luke Cage, Hero for Hire#8-9 by Steve Englehart and George Tuska
When Luke Cage was hired by Doctor Doom to eliminate some of his Doombots , Luke mirthfully take over the caper , given his attitude as a grinder for hire . However , when the problem was done , and it descend clock time to devote up , Doctor Doom skipped out on the notice , leaving Luke in the lurch . Angered immensely about being hook , Luke Cage track down Doctor Doom with the intention of forcing him to compensate up . And the kicker ? The circular was only $ 200 .
It ’s unclear which expression of this storyline is singular , the fact that Doctor Doom - the loss leader of an entire country - defy to cough up $ 200 even after a job was done well , or the fact that Luke Cage dispute a supervillain who would later rend Thanos ’ spur from his body for a measly couple hundred clam . Whichever one it is , it ’s clear that the latter is easy the most badass , as it raise Luke Cage ’s self-assurance in his own powers , and his willingness to fight anyone who dares faulty him - even Doctor Doom .
8The First Time Luke Cage & Iron Fist Meet Is As Badass As It Is Historical
Power Man#48 by Chris Claremont and John Byrne
When these two heroes , who were designate to work side - by - side practically from this moment forward , first meet each other , they were far from friends . In fact , they were at each other ’s throat - literally . Luke Cage breaks into Danny Rand ’s household await for Misty Knight , but instead he arrive across Colleen Wing , and Danny jumps into military action to protect her . At first , Iron Fist has the upper paw , catching Luke Cage off sentry duty with his power - punch . But , Luke quickly recovers , and end the fight by nearly strangling Iron Fist to death , but deciding to let him go before killing him .
This moment is where it all started , when the two institute member of the Heroes for Hire first run across each other , make it a historical moment that also happened to be insanely badass .
7Luke Cage Nearly Did What Iron Fist & Wolverine Have Failed To Do: Kill Sabretooth
Power Man and Iron Fist#84 by Mary Jo Duffy and Denys Cowan
Sabretooth ’s debut go steady him survive Iron Fist , and his many engagement against Wolverine always ended with the two of them walk away to fight another twenty-four hours , but that almost was n’t the case when Luke Cage got his hands on Victor Creed . When Sabretooth is hound Misty Knight for retaliation , and starts wound people in Misty and Luke ’s life , Luke Cage holds nothing back when the two of them are lastly expression - to - face .
In the end , Iron Fist really convinces Luke Cage not to kill Sabretooth , meaning the only ground Sabretooth is still around to get chaos in the Marvel Universe ( and , indeed , the multiverse ) today is because Luke Cage spared him - it does n’t get much more badass than that .
6The Heroes For Hire’s Conflict With Unus The Untouchable Is Iconic
Power Man and Iron Fist#90 by Kurt Busiek and Denys Cowan
Unus the Untouchable is a supervillain with the ability to generate force line of business around his body , make him ‘ untouchable ’ . Except , whenever he goes up against superheroes , he always seems to be beaten , as his powers normally ca n’t match theirs . So , Unus decides to quit being a supervillain and decides instead to be a petty criminal . He may not be able to shoot down superheroes , but his force fields can absolutely keep him from getting arrested by the police . And that ’s where the Heroes for Hire come up into swordplay .
This storyline is activity - packed and exciting , to be indisputable , but it ’s also plainly iconic as a Heroes for Hire history in practically every conceivable way . It features a bewitching villain , a true street - floor tale with major implications for regular mass big - clip superheroes would never even gather , and it still managed to show off Iron Fist and Luke Cage in the most badass spark possible , making this one of the most well - rounded Heroes for Hire stories in their entire catalog .
5Luke Cage & Iron Fist Actually Prevented World War III
Power Man and Iron Fist#104 by Archie Goodwin and Greg LaRocque
After they seemingly take down a villain named Doombringer , Luke Cage and Iron Fist are alerted to a berth Colleen Wing and Misty Knight find themselves in over in the Middle East , a situation set up by Doombringer himself . The villain orchestrated an imminent nuclear attack on the United States , and with Wing and Knight out of commission , it ’s up to the Heroes for Hire to stop what ’s been lay out in motion before it ’s too late .
In the oddment , the two stop the missiles , and Doombringer get together his very well deserved ending . In doing so , Luke Cage and Iron Fist not only saved the lives of thousands , they also in effect prevented World War III .
4Luke Cage Is Framed For Murdering Iron Fist Before Disappearing For Years
Power Man and Iron Fist#125 by Jim Owsley and Mark Bright
This issue cross off the conclusion of an earned run average for Power Man and Iron Fist , as it was , indeed , the final progeny of their series - and what a finale it was . Iron Fist was channel his chi to help oneself save the life of a little son provoke with business leader that he did n’t translate - and they were killing him . While Danny sat by the male child ’s bedside in the hospital , gone in the president next to him , the son transformed into the superhuman Captain Hero . His head sting with pain , Captain Hero assay to wake Iron Fist up so Danny could help him , but he did so by punching the unknowledgeable and asleep Iron Fist through the paries of the hospital , stamp out Iron Fist instantly .
Danny Rand died in this publication ( even if it was technically an impostor ) , and since no one knew the little male child could turn into Captain Hero , Luke Cage was blame for it .
3The Heroes For Hire Actually Saved The Hulk
Heroes for Hire#1 (1997) by Roger Stern, John Ostrander, and Pasqual Ferry
During Marvel Comics ’ Heroes Reborn opening move , Danny Rand and Luke Cage have another dig at being the Heroes for Hire , Power Man and Iron Fist , once again . This prison term , they decided to flesh out their roll a bit for harness adept money - making job , and one of the first missions they find themselves on is saving the Hulk .
The Hulk is kidnapped by an organization that successfully implant a mind control equipment in the back of his head , and is force the Hulk to dedicate human action of villainy for them . That is , until the Heroes for Hire take the font , and Iron Fist live up to his namesake and destroys the crisp with a single lick , thereby saving the Hulk and carry out a unfeignedly badass retort all in one go .
2Luke Cage & Iron Fist Upstage Spider-Man By Beating Tombstone On The Fly
Power Man and Iron FistVol. 3 #1 by David Walker and Sanford Greene
“ The Boys Are Back ” is a rooter - best-loved Luke Cage and Iron Fist storyline , and one of the few good things to come out of Marvel Comics’Civil War IIera . The comic is as it sounds , as Iron Fist and Luke Cage fishing rig ‘ one more missionary post ’ together in a reunification - style arc , one that lands them right in the office of roll in the hay crew leader Tombstone - and the two of them good defeat Tombstone and all his goons with zero preparation clock time .
Tombstone was more late a main antagonist inAmazing Spider - Man , showing the web - slinger struggling to take him down . Meanwhile , Luke Cage and Iron Fist did so without even essay , which only proves how badass they are in an already amazing fib spark .
1Luke Cage & Iron Fist Come Out Of Retirement To Help Take Down The Kingpin
Devil’s Reignby Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto
While they were far from the only hoagy need , Devil ’s Reignmade a point to show how both Danny Rand and Luke Cage came out of retirement to help take down the Kingpin after Mayor Fisk waged war on the entire superhero community . Devil ’s Reignwas the highest - stake street - layer plot line in late memory ( with the more late Gang War being the only other one of greenback that ’s giving it a run for its money ) , and Luke Cage and Iron Fist were front and center . Plus , the outcome led to Luke Cage becoming the city manager of New York City , effectively reshaping his intact Marvel Comics vocation .
Out of all their adventures , this one is easily one of the 10 most badass moments for the iconic Heroes for Hire , Luke CageandIron Fist .
