Luke Cage
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Luke Cage is a member of the Avengers known for fighting crime with his super strength and bulletproof skin. Unlike his teammates, Luke wasn't interested in saving the world: he was a Hero for Hire, looking out for his neighborhood in exchange for cash. Over the years though, he transitioned from lone wolf to family man and brothers-in-arms with Iron Fist (no, not that one). He is equally well known for his catchphrase "Sweet Christmas!"
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Mini Mayhem!
Luke Cage was among the many super-heroes who threw a surprise party for Optimus, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Transformers: The Movie.
Later, Luke Cage was seen waiting in line in anticipation for the live-action Transformers film. Mini Mayhem!
2005 IDW continuity
As part of the Avengers, Luke Cage was sent to Latveria by S.H.I.E.L.D. to investigate the country's recent attacks on their neighbor, Symkaria. Upon arrival, they found a strange dome structure, which Luke quickly punched a hole in to allow entry. Inside, they came under attack by dozens of energy turrets, all of which completely failed to harm Luke (although they did tear his shirt). After a car appeared out of nowhere and kidnapped Spider-Man, the other Avengers grew increasingly agitated and started arguing amongst themselves. They were interrupted by a number of Autobots showing up, and the angry superheroes immediately attacked them. Man and Machine, Part One
Luke and Wolverine went up against Bumblebee and Jazz, who tricked the humans with holograms and ran them over. As it turned out, the dome structure was causing nearby humans to act more and more aggressively, but the Autobots returned the Avengers to normal with devices that blocked the aggression wave. Doctor Doom showed up to explain that the wave was caused by his Psycho-Prism device, which was being used by the Decepticons. After failing to break through the dome's force field, the Avengers and Autobots came under attack by Decepticon forces. Man and Machine, Part Two
Recognizing that the giant robot battle was not a "Cage-sized fight", Luke turned his attention to Ratchet, who was watching the dome rather than participating in the fight. The Autobot had found a weak spot in the force field, allowing them to enter and save Spider-Man. Wolverine wanted to come too, but Luke convinced him to stay behind and be useful in the battle instead. He successfully entered the dome alongside Ratchet and Prowl, with the latter insisting that their main objective was to destroy the Psycho-Prism. Believing his friend to be more important, Luke ignored him and took Prowl to where Spidey was kidnapped...only to find Megatron. He barely had time to say "Oh, Christmas!" before being blasted unconscious. Man and Machine, Part Three
When Megatron decided to deal with the Autobots and Avengers personally, he took Luke with him and carelessly tossed the unconscious human back to them. Luke was grabbed out of the air by Falcon and woke up in time for Megatron's defeat. Before the Decepticon leader could escape, Spider-Man webbed him up and Luke tackled him in the legs, knocking him over. Megatron still teleported away, but at least they made him look mighty helpless lying there on the ground. With the Decepticons defeated and the Psycho-Prism shattered, the Avengers returned home. Man and Machine, Part Four
Notes
- The character was co-created by Gerry Conway.
- Power Man was featured on the cover of Transformers #22, celebrating Marvel Comics' 25th anniversary.
- Luke Cage has been voiced by Transformers alumni Khary Payton, Trevor Devall and Deven Mack in other media.
