100th Issue Celebration! Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring the Daughters of the Dragon and El Aguila. Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by Ernie Chan and Mike Mignola.
Power Man has made to 100 and Iron Fist has been along on the ride for half that time. In this exciting issue the Heroes for Hire are faced with their deadliest challenge to date. Can diamond-hard fists and kung fu defeat the deadliest sorcerer from the land of K'un Lun, Master Khan?
Cover price $1.00.
Secret Wars II crossover. "Heroes...and Other Strange Cats!"
Story by Jim Owsley. Art by Mark Bright and Jerry Acerno. Secret Wars II crossover.
Tragedy strikes Captain Hero as he learns that he is dying. Plus, the Beyonder decides that he wants to be a super-hero and who better to learn from than everybody's favorite Hero for Hire, Luke Cage. However, S.H.I.E.L.D. feels the Beyonder is too dangerous to live and fire missiles to destroy him. Unfortunately, Iron Fist is at Ground Zero.
32 pages. Cover price $0.65.
"What's Eating Misty...?" Guest-starring the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by Jim Owsley. Art by Mark Bright and Jerry Acerno.
The dragon Chiantang has made his way to the mortal realm and no one is safe. Meanwhile, Danny is haunted by the change that has come over him.
Cover price $0.75.
"Retribution!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Steve Englehart and Billy Graham. Art by Billy Graham.
Luke Cage pits his super-human strength against the man-mountain known as Big Ben. Plus, Claire learns the truth about Luke's past.
Cover price $0.20.
"The Killer with My Name!" Plot assist by Len Wein, script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Vince Colletta.
Before Luke Cage there was another man called Power Man (1st appeared in Avengers #21-22), and he's come to reclaim his title. It's a heavyweight bout with Power Man vs. Power Man for the championship. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A # 73 (Kingpin by John Romita Sr.). Wilson cover pencils, Frank Giacoia cover inks.
Cover price $0.25.
"Welcome to Security City!" Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Dave Hunt.
As Luke Cage and Glen make their way across country, they are attacked by a cadre of high tech thugs. Things go from bad to worse when Power Man comes face-to-face with their puppet master, the iron fisted Gideon Mace. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A # 3 (Conan the Barbarian by John Buscema/Ernie Chan).
Cover price $0.25.
"The Night Shocker!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta.
A scream in the night brings Luke Cage running. But is Power Man ready for the truth of what he finds. Can he accept the reality that Vampires stalk the night? Captain Marvel I and Nitro (the culprit behind the events in Civil War (2006) #1) star in a one-page Hostess ad in "The Big Bang!" Gil Kane cover pencils (Klaus Janson cover inks?).
Cover price $0.25.
"The Night Shocker!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta.
A scream in the night brings Luke Cage running. But is Power Man ready for the truth of what he finds. Can he accept the reality that Vampires stalk the night? Captain Marvel I and Nitro (the culprit behind the events in Civil War (2006) #1) star in a one-page Hostess ad in "The Big Bang!" Gil Kane cover pencils (Klaus Janson cover inks?).
Cover price $0.25.
"Just a Guy Named X!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by George Perez, inks by Al McWilliams.
When an overweight down-on-his-luck wrestler drinks a mysterious formula, he is endowed with super-human strength. Now, he's going to get back at everybody who laughed at him, starting with Luke Cage.
Cover price $0.25.
"Just a Guy Named X!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by George Perez, inks by Al McWilliams.
When an overweight down-on-his-luck wrestler drinks a mysterious formula, he is endowed with super-human strength. Now, he's going to get back at everybody who laughed at him, starting with Luke Cage.
Cover price $0.25.
Fill-in issue. "No One Laughs at Mr. Fish!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta.
Luke Cage face the amphibian menace of the man called Mr. Fish. And you better believe that no one laughs at his name twice. NOTE: As a result of deadline issues, the story that began in # 28 continues in # 30. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series B # 25 (Captain America by Jack Kirby). Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Kidnap Caper." Tom Palmer cover inks.
Cover price $0.25.
Fill-in issue. "No One Laughs at Mr. Fish!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta.
Luke Cage face the amphibian menace of the man called Mr. Fish. And you better believe that no one laughs at his name twice. NOTE: As a result of deadline issues, the story that began in # 28 continues in # 30. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series B # 25 (Captain America by Jack Kirby). Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Kidnap Caper." Tom Palmer cover inks.
Cover price $0.25.
"Just a Guy Named X!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by George Perez, inks by Al McWilliams.
When an overweight down-on-his-luck wrestler drinks a mysterious formula, he is endowed with super-human strength. Now, he's going to get back at everybody who laughed at him, starting with Luke Cage.
Cover price $0.25.
"Look What They've Done to Our Lives Ma!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Don McGregor, art by Rich Buckler, Arv Jones, and Keith Pollard.
To escape a perilous deathtrap, Luke Cage must push his abilities to their limits. Plus, Power Man comes face-to-face with the deadly man known as the Piranha. NOTE: As a result of deadline issues, the story that began in # 28 continues in this issue. Letters to the editor from comics journalist Kim Thompson and comics writer Jo Duffy. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cupcake Caper." Buckler cover pencils, Klaus Janson cover inks.
Cover price $0.25.
"Look What They've Done to Our Lives Ma!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Don McGregor, art by Rich Buckler, Arv Jones, and Keith Pollard.
To escape a perilous deathtrap, Luke Cage must push his abilities to their limits. Plus, Power Man comes face-to-face with the deadly man known as the Piranha. NOTE: As a result of deadline issues, the story that began in # 28 continues in this issue. Letters to the editor from comics journalist Kim Thompson and comics writer Jo Duffy. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cupcake Caper." Buckler cover pencils, Klaus Janson cover inks.
Cover price $0.25.
"Look What They've Done to Our Lives Ma!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Don McGregor, art by Rich Buckler, Arv Jones, and Keith Pollard.
To escape a perilous deathtrap, Luke Cage must push his abilities to their limits. Plus, Power Man comes face-to-face with the deadly man known as the Piranha. NOTE: As a result of deadline issues, the story that began in # 28 continues in this issue. Letters to the editor from comics journalist Kim Thompson and comics writer Jo Duffy. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cupcake Caper." Buckler cover pencils, Klaus Janson cover inks.
Cover price $0.25.
"Look What They've Done to Our Lives Ma!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Don McGregor, art by Rich Buckler, Arv Jones, and Keith Pollard.
To escape a perilous deathtrap, Luke Cage must push his abilities to their limits. Plus, Power Man comes face-to-face with the deadly man known as the Piranha.
NOTE: As a result of deadline issues, the story that began in # 28 continues in this issue.
Cover price $0.25.
"Over the Years they Murdered the Stars!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Don McGregor. Art by Sal Buscema and the Crusty Bunker.
This is it, the epic conclusion to Luke Cage's confrontation with Piranha Jones and Cockroach Hamilton. Will Power Man survive the experience? For that matter, will New York City survive the experience?
Cover price $0.25.
"Over the Years they Murdered the Stars!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Don McGregor. Art by Sal Buscema and the Crusty Bunkers (your guess is a s good as mine).
This is it, the epic conclusion to Luke Cage's confrontation with Piranha Jones and Cockroach Hamilton. Will Power Man survive the experience? For that matter, will New York City survive the experience?
Cover price $0.25.
Mark Jeweller variant
"Over the Years they Murdered the Stars!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Don McGregor. Art by Sal Buscema and the Crusty Bunkers (your guess is a s good as mine).
This is it, the epic conclusion to Luke Cage's confrontation with Piranha Jones and Cockroach Hamilton. Will Power Man survive the experience? For that matter, will New York City survive the experience?
Cover price $0.25.
"The Fire this Time!" Story by Don McGreggor. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta.
There's a new player in town by the name of Wildfire, and Power Man plans to take him down before the villain can kill again.
Cover price $0.25.
"Sticks and Stones will Break your Bones, but Spears will Kill You!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Don McGreggor. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta.
Luke Cage must face off with the deadly assassin simply known as Spear! This killer is gunning for Dr. Rubinstein. Can Power Man save his friend from this tenacious killer of men?
Cover price $0.25.
"Sticks and Stones will Break your Bones, but Spears will Kill You!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Don McGreggor. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta.
Luke Cage must face off with the deadly assassin simply known as Spear! This killer is gunning for Dr. Rubinstein. Can Power Man save his friend from this tenacious killer of men?
Cover price $0.25.
"Sticks and Stones will Break your Bones, but Spears will Kill You!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Don McGreggor. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta.
Luke Cage must face off with the deadly assassin simply known as Spear! This killer is gunning for Dr. Rubinstein. Can Power Man save his friend from this tenacious killer of men?
Cover price $0.25.
