Power Man and Iron Fist
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Power Man and Iron Fist (originally Luke Cage, Hero for Hire then Luke Cage, Power Man) was a Marvel
comic book
featuring the superhero
es Power Man
and Iron Fist.
Eventually, however, Power Mans sales became unsustainable. At that time, the decision was made to combine his series with that of another Marvel hero whose series had just been cancelled. Iron Fist, whose solo series had run for 15 issues (the dangling "Steel Serpent
" storyline was wrapped up in Marvel Team-Up
), combined with Cage's title, taking his supporting cast, including Colleen Wing
and Misty Knight
, with him.
Power Man/Iron Fist Iron Fist joined the cast of Power Man in a three-parter in #48–50. Power Mans name changed to Power Man and Iron Fist with #50. Again, there was a discrepancy between the cover logo and the indicia. The cover logo was titled "Power Man and Iron Fist", but the indicia did not reflect this change until #67.
Cage and Fist, who separately might have remained somewhat trivial, combined to create a memorable pair who, arguably, were approaching the A-list of Marvel properties. In crossovers like Secret Wars II
, they were as much involved as many of the A-listers, and group shots often included them alongside people of such magnitude as Daredevil
and Spider-Man
. The Power Man/Iron Fist property could be compared to properties like Doctor Strange
or Nova
, who have had repeated attempts at ongoing series, a few of whom have been long-lasting and have had an impact on the Marvel Universe.
After Chris Claremont
handled the merging story, the title was written by Marvel staffers Ed Hannigan
and Mary Jo Duffy. A young Kurt Busiek
had one of his first regular assignments with the title between issues #90 and #100, and the last stories were written by Christopher Priest (under his birth name James Owsley), another Marvel staffer. The series ultimately concluded with #125 as part of a wave of cancellations intended to clear space for the New Universe
line. The conclusion killed off the character of Iron Fist, leaving Luke Cage once more a solo operative.
In 1996, as a consequence of the Heroes Reborn
storyline, the main Marvel Universe
suffered a power vacuum after the Fantastic Four
and Avengers
were presumed killed. A new Heroes For Hire, written by John Ostrander
and illustrated by Pasqual Ferry
, was formed by Cage and Rand along with many other characters made equal members of the team. It lasted for 19 issues before it was cancelled.
In the 2000s, there have been a couple more revival attempts with Iron Fist and Power Man, but with the two characters separate. Iron Fist was featured in a limited series, and in 2006 was revealed to be filling in for Daredevil and recently was awarded a new successful ongoing series titled The Immortal Iron Fist by Matt Fraction
and Ed Brubaker
. Cage has been a supporting or core character in books often written by Brian Michael Bendis
, such as Alias
, The Pulse and New Avengers (in which Cage is the team's leader). A new Heroes for Hire series was developed in 2006 as a spin-off
of the Daughters of the Dragon
limited series and draws upon the aftermath of the Civil War
storyline. This new team line-up does not include Luke Cage or Danny Rand, however both men are on the new lineup of the New Avengers in the post-Civil-War world.
Power Man and Iron Fist would return as a five-issue limited series
in 2011, spinning-off from the "Shadowland
" storyline, which introduced a new Power Man, Victor Alvarez
. It was written by one of the character's creators Fred Van Lente
, with art by Wellinton Alves.
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
comic book
Comic book
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featuring the superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
es Power Man
Luke Cage
Luke Cage is a fictional character, a superhero appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Archie Goodwin and artist John Romita, Sr., he first appeared in Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1...
and Iron Fist.
Hero For Hire/Power Man
Originally the series had debuted as Hero For Hire #1, though it became Power Man from #17 onwards. The cover logo included Luke's name, so from #1–16 the cover logo read Luke Cage, Hero For Hire and from #17 onwards Luke Cage, Power Man. Luke's name was not part of the official series title, although it was part of the cover logo.Eventually, however, Power Mans sales became unsustainable. At that time, the decision was made to combine his series with that of another Marvel hero whose series had just been cancelled. Iron Fist, whose solo series had run for 15 issues (the dangling "Steel Serpent
Steel Serpent
Steel Serpent is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Universe and an enemy of Iron Fist.-Fictional character biography:The Steel Serpent is an exiled native of K'un-L'un, and son of Lei Kung the Thunderer named Davos...
" storyline was wrapped up in Marvel Team-Up
Marvel Team-Up
Marvel Team-Up is the name of several American comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The series featured two or more Marvel characters in one story...
), combined with Cage's title, taking his supporting cast, including Colleen Wing
Colleen Wing
Colleen Wing is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics.-Publication history:Colleen Wing first appeared in Marvel Premiere #19 , and was created by Doug Moench and Larry Hama.-Fictional character biography:...
and Misty Knight
Misty Knight
Misty Knight is a fictional character in Marvel Comics' Marvel Universe. She was first mentioned in Marvel Premiere #20 and appeared in the next issue. She normally appears with Colleen Wing.-Publication history:...
, with him.
Power Man/Iron Fist Iron Fist joined the cast of Power Man in a three-parter in #48–50. Power Mans name changed to Power Man and Iron Fist with #50. Again, there was a discrepancy between the cover logo and the indicia. The cover logo was titled "Power Man and Iron Fist", but the indicia did not reflect this change until #67.
Cage and Fist, who separately might have remained somewhat trivial, combined to create a memorable pair who, arguably, were approaching the A-list of Marvel properties. In crossovers like Secret Wars II
Secret Wars II
Secret Wars II is a nine-issue comic book limited series and crossover published from 1985 to 1986 by Marvel Comics. The series was written by Marvel's then Editor-in-chief Jim Shooter and primarily pencilled by Al Milgrom....
, they were as much involved as many of the A-listers, and group shots often included them alongside people of such magnitude as Daredevil
Daredevil (Marvel Comics)
Daredevil is a fictional character, a superhero in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with an unspecified amount of input from Jack Kirby, and first appeared in Daredevil #1 .Living in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood...
and Spider-Man
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
. The Power Man/Iron Fist property could be compared to properties like Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange
Doctor Stephen Strange is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in Strange Tales #110 ....
or Nova
Nova (comics)
Nova is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Upon becoming a member of the galaxy's Nova Corps , the youth gained enhanced strength, flight, injury resistance, and a specialized uniform with life support.In May 2011, Nova placed 98th on IGN's Top 100 Comic...
, who have had repeated attempts at ongoing series, a few of whom have been long-lasting and have had an impact on the Marvel Universe.
After Chris Claremont
Chris Claremont
Chris Claremont is an award-winning American comic book writer and novelist, known for his 17-year stint on Uncanny X-Men, far longer than any other writer, during which he is credited with developing strong female characters, and with introducing complex literary themes into superhero...
handled the merging story, the title was written by Marvel staffers Ed Hannigan
Ed Hannigan
Ed Hannigan is an American a writer, artist, and editor of comic books for both Marvel Comics and DC Comics. His most notable writing credits include work on The Defenders during the late 1970s and early 1980s. As the artist on The Spectacular Spider-Man, Hannigan co-created the characters Cloak...
and Mary Jo Duffy. A young Kurt Busiek
Kurt Busiek
Kurt Busiek is an American comic book writer notable for his work on the Marvels limited series, his own title Astro City, and his four-year run on Avengers.-Early life:...
had one of his first regular assignments with the title between issues #90 and #100, and the last stories were written by Christopher Priest (under his birth name James Owsley), another Marvel staffer. The series ultimately concluded with #125 as part of a wave of cancellations intended to clear space for the New Universe
New Universe
The New Universe is a comic book imprint from Marvel Comics that was published in its original incarnation from 1986 to 1989. It was created by Jim Shooter, Archie Goodwin, Eliot R. Brown, John Morelli, Mark Gruenwald, Tom DeFalco and edited by Michael Higgins.In 1986, in honor of Marvel Comics'...
line. The conclusion killed off the character of Iron Fist, leaving Luke Cage once more a solo operative.
Attempted revivals
Since the conclusion of the series in the 1980s, a few attempts have been made to revive the properties of Iron Fist and Power Man. John Byrne resurrected the Iron Fist character in the pages of Namor around #20–25, bringing him in as a supporting character for that title. At about the same time, Power Man was given a new shot at an ongoing series, simply dubbed Cage. Neither was wildly successful. Namor was cancelled at #62 (though Iron Fist had fallen into disuse long before that, when Byrne had left the title), and Cage was cancelled after 20 issues.In 1996, as a consequence of the Heroes Reborn
Heroes Reborn
"Heroes Reborn" was a 1996-1997 crossover story arc among comic-book series published by the American company Marvel Comics. During this one-year, multi-title story arc, Marvel temporarily outsourced the production of several of its most famous comic books to the studios of its popular former...
storyline, the main Marvel Universe
Marvel Universe
The Marvel Universe is the shared fictional universe where most comic book titles and other media published by Marvel Entertainment take place, including those featuring Marvel's most familiar characters, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Avengers.The Marvel Universe is further...
suffered a power vacuum after the Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four
The Fantastic Four is a fictional superhero team appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The group debuted in The Fantastic Four #1 , which helped to usher in a new level of realism in the medium...
and Avengers
Avengers (comics)
The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers is a fictional team of superheroes, appearing in magazines published by Marvel Comics. The team made its debut in The Avengers #1 The Avengers...
were presumed killed. A new Heroes For Hire, written by John Ostrander
John Ostrander
John Ostrander is an American writer of comic books. He is best known for his work on Suicide Squad, Grimjack and Star Wars: Legacy, series he helped create.-Career:...
and illustrated by Pasqual Ferry
Pasqual Ferry
Pasqual Ferry is a Spanish comic book artist and penciller-Biography:...
, was formed by Cage and Rand along with many other characters made equal members of the team. It lasted for 19 issues before it was cancelled.
In the 2000s, there have been a couple more revival attempts with Iron Fist and Power Man, but with the two characters separate. Iron Fist was featured in a limited series, and in 2006 was revealed to be filling in for Daredevil and recently was awarded a new successful ongoing series titled The Immortal Iron Fist by Matt Fraction
Matt Fraction
Matt Fritchman, better known by the pen name Matt Fraction, is an Eisner Award-winning American comic book writer, known for his work as the writer of The Invincible Iron Man, The Immortal Iron Fist and Uncanny X-Men for Marvel Comics and Casanova for Image Comics.-Career:Fraction wrote two...
and Ed Brubaker
Ed Brubaker
Ed Brubaker is an Eisner Award-winning comic book writer and cartoonist. Brubaker first early comics work was primarily in the crime fiction genre with works such as Lowlife, The Fall, Sandman Presents: Dead Boy Detectives and Scene of the Crime...
. Cage has been a supporting or core character in books often written by Brian Michael Bendis
Brian Michael Bendis
Brian Michael Bendis is an American comic book writer and erstwhile artist. He has won critical acclaim for his self-published, Image Comics and Marvel Comics work, and is one of the most successful writers working in mainstream comics, with his books selling consistently highly for over a...
, such as Alias
Alias (comics)
Alias is a comic book series created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Gaydos. It was published by Marvel Comics under Marvel's MAX imprint for a total of 28 issues from 2001 to 2004....
, The Pulse and New Avengers (in which Cage is the team's leader). A new Heroes for Hire series was developed in 2006 as a spin-off
Spin-off (media)
In media, a spin-off is a radio program, television program, video game, or any narrative work, derived from one or more already existing works, that focuses, in particular, in more detail on one aspect of that original work...
of the Daughters of the Dragon
Daughters of the Dragon
The Daughters of the Dragon are the duo of Colleen Wing and Misty Knight, fictional characters from Marvel Comics. The team first appeared in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #32 , introduced in the early 1970s in early Iron Fist stories....
limited series and draws upon the aftermath of the Civil War
Civil War (comics)
Civil War is a 2006-2007 Marvel Comics crossover storyline built around a self-titled seven-issue limited series written by Mark Millar and penciled by Steve McNiven, which ran through various other titles published by Marvel at the time...
storyline. This new team line-up does not include Luke Cage or Danny Rand, however both men are on the new lineup of the New Avengers in the post-Civil-War world.
Power Man and Iron Fist would return as a five-issue limited series
Limited series
A limited series is a comic book series with a set number of installments. A limited series differs from an ongoing series in that the number of issues is determined before production and it differs from a one shot in that it is composed of multiple issues....
in 2011, spinning-off from the "Shadowland
Shadowland (comics)
"Shadowland" is a 2010 Marvel Comics storyline centering around Daredevil and other "street level" superheroes in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:The storyline included a number of tie-in limited series and one shots...
" storyline, which introduced a new Power Man, Victor Alvarez
Power Man (Victor Alvarez)
Victor Alvarez is a fictional comic book superhero published by Marvel Comics. He is the third person to use the Power Man alias after Erik Josten and Luke Cage.-Publication history:...
. It was written by one of the character's creators Fred Van Lente
Fred Van Lente
Fred Van Lente is an American writer, primarily of comic books and graphic novels.-Career:Van Lente is the co-founder, along with artist Ryan Dunlavey, of Evil Twin Comics, which produces his and Dunlavey’s non-fiction comic books, the first and most famous of which is Action Philosophers.Recent...
, with art by Wellinton Alves.
Reprints
There are currently three Marvel "Essential" tradepaper backs that have reprints of issues of the original Power Man and Iron Fist series. Essential Luke Cage, Power Man Volume 2, features Power Man #48-49, Essential Iron Fist Volume 1 features Power Man #48-49 and Power Man and Iron Fist #50. Essential Power Man and Iron Fist reprint Power Man and Iron Fist #50-72 & 74-75; issue #73, which features a story where Power Man and Iron Fist meet Rom the Spaceknight, was omitted from the collection due to the fact Marvel does not hold the rights to the Rom character.Writers
- Roy ThomasRoy ThomasRoy William Thomas, Jr. is an American comic book writer and editor, and Stan Lee's first successor as editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics. He is possibly best known for introducing the pulp magazine hero Conan the Barbarian to American comics, with a series that added to the storyline of Robert E...
- Hero for Hire #1 (June 1972) - Archie GoodwinArchie Goodwin (comics)Archie Goodwin was an American comic book writer, editor, and artist. He worked on a number of comic strips in addition to comic books, and is best known for his Warren and Marvel Comics work...
- Hero for Hire #1–4 (June 1972–December 1972) - Steve EnglehartSteve EnglehartSteve Englehart is an American novelist. In his earlier career he was a comic book writer best known for his work at Marvel Comics and DC Comics, particularly in the 1970s...
- Hero for Hire #5–15 (January 1973–November 1973) - Gerry ConwayGerry ConwayGerard F. "Gerry" Conway is an American writer of comic books and television shows. He is known for co-creating the Marvel Comics vigilante The Punisher and scripting the death of the character Gwen Stacy during his long run on The Amazing Spider-Man...
- Hero for Hire #6 (February 1973) - Billy GrahamBilly Graham (comics)Billy Graham was an African-American comic-book artist best known for his work on the Marvel Comics series Luke Cage, Hero for Hire, and Jungle Action feature, "Black Panther", considered the first modern black superhero....
- Hero for Hire #14–15 (October 1973–November 1973) - Tony IsabellaTony IsabellaTony Isabella is an American comic book writer, editor, artist and critic, known as the creator and writer of Marvel Comics' Black Goliath, DC Comics' first major African American superhero, Black Lightning, and as a columnist and critic for the Comics Buyer's Guide.-Marvel Comics:Before he joined...
- Hero for Hire #15–16, 20–25 (November 1973–December 1973, August 1974–June 1975)
Artists
- John RomitaJohn RomitaJohn Romita may refer to:*John Romita, Sr., comic book artist best known for his art on The Amazing Spider-Man for Marvel Comics in the 1960s...
- Hero for Hire #1 (June 1972) - George TuskaGeorge TuskaGeorge Tuska , who early in his career used a variety of pen names including Carl Larson, was an American comic book and newspaper comic strip artist best known for his 1940s work on various Captain Marvel titles and the crime fiction series Crime Does Not Pay, for and his 1960s work illustrating...
- Hero for Hire #1–3, 5, 7–12 (June 1972–October 1972, January 1973, March 1973–August 1973); cover art #1–2 (June 1972–August 1972) - Billy GrahamBilly Graham (comics)Billy Graham was an African-American comic-book artist best known for his work on the Marvel Comics series Luke Cage, Hero for Hire, and Jungle Action feature, "Black Panther", considered the first modern black superhero....
- Hero for Hire #4, 6, 13–16 (December 1972, February 1973, September 1973–December 1973); cover art #3–16 (October 1972–December 1973)
Writers
- Len WeinLen WeinLen Wein is an American comic book writer and editor best known for co-creating DC Comics' Swamp Thing and Marvel Comics' Wolverine, and for helping revive the Marvel superhero team the X-Men...
- Power Man #17–19, 21 (February 1974–June 1974, October 1974) - Tony IsabellaTony IsabellaTony Isabella is an American comic book writer, editor, artist and critic, known as the creator and writer of Marvel Comics' Black Goliath, DC Comics' first major African American superhero, Black Lightning, and as a columnist and critic for the Comics Buyer's Guide.-Marvel Comics:Before he joined...
- Power Man #20–25 (August 1974–June 1975) - Bill MantloBill MantloBill Mantlo is an American comic-book writer, primarily at Marvel Comics, best known for his work on two licensed toy properties whose adventures occurred in the Marvel Universe: the Eagle Award-winning Micronauts and the long-running Rom. An attorney, he also worked as a public defender...
- Power Man #25, 27, 29, 38–39 (June 1975, October 1975, February 1976, December 1976–January 1977) - Steve EnglehartSteve EnglehartSteve Englehart is an American novelist. In his earlier career he was a comic book writer best known for his work at Marvel Comics and DC Comics, particularly in the 1970s...
- Power Man #26, 36 (August 1975, October 1976) - Don McGregorDon McGregorDonald Francis McGregor is an American comic book writer best known for his work for Marvel Comics, and the author of one of the first graphic novels.-Early life and career:...
- Power Man #28, 30–35 (December 1975, April 1976–September 1976) - Marv WolfmanMarv WolfmanMarvin A. "Marv" Wolfman is an award-winning American comic book writer. He is best known for lengthy runs on The Tomb of Dracula, creating Blade for Marvel Comics, and The New Teen Titans for DC Comics.-1960s:...
- Power Man #37, 40–46 (November 1976, February 1977–August 1977) - Chris ClaremontChris ClaremontChris Claremont is an award-winning American comic book writer and novelist, known for his 17-year stint on Uncanny X-Men, far longer than any other writer, during which he is credited with developing strong female characters, and with introducing complex literary themes into superhero...
- Power Man #47–53 (October 1977–October 1978); Power Man Annual #1 (1976) - Ed HanniganEd HanniganEd Hannigan is an American a writer, artist, and editor of comic books for both Marvel Comics and DC Comics. His most notable writing credits include work on The Defenders during the late 1970s and early 1980s. As the artist on The Spectacular Spider-Man, Hannigan co-created the characters Cloak...
- Power Man #52–55 (August 1978–February 1979) - Mary Jo Duffy - Power Man #56–66 (April 1979–December 1980)
Artists
- George TuskaGeorge TuskaGeorge Tuska , who early in his career used a variety of pen names including Carl Larson, was an American comic book and newspaper comic strip artist best known for his 1940s work on various Captain Marvel titles and the crime fiction series Crime Does Not Pay, for and his 1960s work illustrating...
- Power Man #17–20, 24, 26, 29, 36, 47 (February 1974–August 1974, April 1975, August 1975, February 1976, October 1976, October 1977) - Ron WilsonRon Wilson (comics)Ron Wilson is an American comic book artist known for his work on titles starring the Marvel Comics character The Thing, including the titles Marvel Two-in-One and The Thing...
- Power Man #21–23, 25, 37 (October 1974–February 1975, June 1975, November 1976) - George PérezGeorge PérezGeorge Pérez is a Puerto Rican-American writer and illustrator of comic books, known for his work on various titles, including Avengers, Teen Titans and Wonder Woman.-Biography:...
- Power Man #27–28 (October 1975–December 1975) - Rich BucklerRich BucklerRich Buckler is an American comic book artist and penciller, best known for his work on Marvel Comics' The Fantastic Four in the mid-1970s and, with writer Doug Moench, co-creating the character Deathlok in Astonishing Tales #25...
- Power Man #30 (April 1976) - Frank RobbinsFrank RobbinsFranklin "Frank" Robbins was a notable American comic book and comic strip artist and writer, as well as a prominent painter whose work appeared in museums including the Whitney Museum of American Art, where one of his paintings was featured in the 1955 Whitney Annual Exhibition of American...
- Power Man #31–34 (May 1976–August 1976) - Marie SeverinMarie SeverinMarie Severin is an American comic book artist and colorist best known for her work for Marvel Comics and the 1950s' EC Comics....
- Power Man #35, 60 (September 1976, December 1979) - Bob BrownBob Brown (comics)William Robert "Bob" Brown was an American comic book artist with an extensive career from the early 1940s through the 1970s. With writers Edmond Hamilton and Gardner Fox, Brown created the DC Comics hero Space Ranger, drawing the character's complete run from his debut in the try-out comic...
- Power Man #38–39 (December 1976–January 1977) - Lee Elias - Power Man #40–43, 45–46, 54–55 (February 1977–May 1977, July 1977–August 1977, December 1978–February 1979); Power Man Annual #1 (1976)
- Ed HanniganEd HanniganEd Hannigan is an American a writer, artist, and editor of comic books for both Marvel Comics and DC Comics. His most notable writing credits include work on The Defenders during the late 1970s and early 1980s. As the artist on The Spectacular Spider-Man, Hannigan co-created the characters Cloak...
- Power Man #44 (June 1977) - John Byrne - Power Man #48–50 (December 1977–April 1978)
- Mike ZeckMike ZeckMike Zeck is an American comic book illustrator.-Biography:Zeck was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania to Michael and Kathryn Jean Zeck...
- Power Man #51–52 (June 1978–August 1978) - Sal BuscemaSal BuscemaSilvio "Sal" Buscema is an American comic book artist, primarily for Marvel Comics, where he enjoyed a ten-year run as artist of The Incredible Hulk...
- Power Man #53 (October 1978) - Trevor Von EedenTrevor Von EedenTrevor Von Eeden is a comic book writer/artist who, known for his work on such DC Comics books as Black Lightning, Batman, and Green Arrow, as well as Marvel Comics books such as Power Man and Iron Fist, and the biographical series The Original Johnson.-Early life:According to Von Eeden, he...
- Power Man #56–59 (April 1979–October 1979) - Kerry GammillKerry GammillKerry Gammill is an American artist who has worked in the fields of comic books, special effects, storyboards, and character designs.-Early life:...
- Power Man #61–66 (February 1980–December 1980)
Writers
- Chris ClaremontChris ClaremontChris Claremont is an award-winning American comic book writer and novelist, known for his 17-year stint on Uncanny X-Men, far longer than any other writer, during which he is credited with developing strong female characters, and with introducing complex literary themes into superhero...
- Power Man/Iron Fist #50-53 (April 1978 - October 1978), #76 (December 1981) - Ed HanniganEd HanniganEd Hannigan is an American a writer, artist, and editor of comic books for both Marvel Comics and DC Comics. His most notable writing credits include work on The Defenders during the late 1970s and early 1980s. As the artist on The Spectacular Spider-Man, Hannigan co-created the characters Cloak...
- Power Man/Iron Fist #53-55 (October 1978 - February 1979) - Mary Jo Duffy - Power Man/Iron Fist #56–75, 77–84 (April 1979 – November 1981, January 1982–August 1982)
- Bob LaytonBob LaytonBob Layton is an American comic book artist, writer, and editor, who has worked for Marvel Comics, Valiant Comics, DC Comics, Future Comics, and other publishers.-Early life:...
- Power Man/Iron Fist #67 (February 1981) - Steven Grant - Power Man/Iron Fist #69, 91, 101 (May 1981, March 1983, January 1984)
- Mike W. BarrMike W. BarrMike W. Barr is an American writer of comic books, and mystery, and science fiction novels.-Biography:Barr's debut as a comics professional came in DC Comics' Detective Comics #444 , for which he wrote an 8-page back-up mystery feature starring the Elongated Man...
- Power Man/Iron Fist #76 (December 1981) - Dennis O'NeilDennis O'NeilDennis J. "Denny" O'Neil is an American comic book writer and editor, principally for Marvel Comics and DC Comics in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, and Group Editor for the Batman family of books until his retirement....
- Power Man/Iron Fist #85–89 (September 1982–January 1983) - Kurt BusiekKurt BusiekKurt Busiek is an American comic book writer notable for his work on the Marvels limited series, his own title Astro City, and his four-year run on Avengers.-Early life:...
- Power Man/Iron Fist #90, 92–100, 105 (February 1983, April 1983–December 1983, May 1984) - Archie GoodwinArchie Goodwin (comics)Archie Goodwin was an American comic book writer, editor, and artist. He worked on a number of comic strips in addition to comic books, and is best known for his Warren and Marvel Comics work...
- Power Man/Iron Fist #102–104, 108 (February 1984–April 1984, August 1984) - Alan Rowlands - Power Man/Iron Fist #106–107, 109 (June 1984–July 1984, September 1984)
- Jim OwsleyChristopher Priest (comic book writer)Christopher James Priest is a writer of comic books who is at times credited simply as Priest. He changed his name legally circa 1993.-Biography:...
- Power Man/Iron Fist #108, 111–125 (August 1984, November 1984–September 1986) - Tony IsabellaTony IsabellaTony Isabella is an American comic book writer, editor, artist and critic, known as the creator and writer of Marvel Comics' Black Goliath, DC Comics' first major African American superhero, Black Lightning, and as a columnist and critic for the Comics Buyer's Guide.-Marvel Comics:Before he joined...
- Power Man/Iron Fist #110 (October 1984)
Artists
- Kerry GammillKerry GammillKerry Gammill is an American artist who has worked in the fields of comic books, special effects, storyboards, and character designs.-Early life:...
- Power Man #67, 69–72, 74–75, 77–79, 84 (February 1981, April 1981–August 1981, October 1981–November 1981, January 1982–March 1982, August 1982) - Bob LaytonBob LaytonBob Layton is an American comic book artist, writer, and editor, who has worked for Marvel Comics, Valiant Comics, DC Comics, Future Comics, and other publishers.-Early life:...
- Power Man/Iron Fist #68 (March 1981) - Greg LaRocqueGreg LaRocqueGreg LaRocque is an American comic book illustrator.Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, LaRocque worked as an assistant teacher at the Professional Institute of Art while still a teenager. He started his art career in the advertising field...
- Power Man/Iron Fist #73, 91, 102–104, 108–113 (September 1981, March 1983, February 1984–April 1984, August 1984–January 1985) - Frank MillerFrank Miller (comics)Frank Miller is an American comic book artist, writer and film director best known for his dark, film noir-style comic book stories and graphic novels Ronin, Daredevil: Born Again, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Sin City and 300...
- Power Man/Iron Fist #76 (December 1981) - Rudy Nebres - Power Man/Iron Fist #76 (December 1981)
- Denys CowanDenys CowanDenys B. Cowan is an American comic book artist and television producer. He gained prominence as the primary artist on The Question, an acclaimed comic book series published by DC Comics for 36 issues from 1987 on, written by Dennis O'Neil.-Career:Denys Cowan is a 1979 graduate of the High School...
- Power Man/Iron Fist #80–83, 86–90, 92–93 (April 1982–July 1982, October 1982–February 1983, April 1983–May 1983) - Keith PollardKeith PollardKeith Pollard is an American comic book artist. Originally from the Detroit area, Pollard is best known for his simultaneous work on the Marvel Comics titles Fantastic Four, Thor, and The Amazing Spider-Man in the late 1970s-early 1980s.Pollard made his professional comics debut in 1974 with...
- Power Man/Iron Fist #85 (September 1982) - Ernie ChanErnie ChanErnesto "Ernie" Chan is a Filipino-born American comic book artist.-Biography:Chan migrated to the United States in 1970, and became a citizen in 1976. For a number of years, he was obliged to work under the name "Ernie Chua" as that name had been wrongfully entered on his U.S...
- Power Man/Iron Fist #94–100 (June 1983–December 1983) - Geof Isherwood - Power Man/Iron Fist #101, 107 (January 1984, July 1984)
- Richard Howell - Power Man/Iron Fist #105 (May 1984)
- Steve Geiger - Power Man/Iron Fist #114 (February 1985)
- Billy GrahamBilly Graham (comics)Billy Graham was an African-American comic-book artist best known for his work on the Marvel Comics series Luke Cage, Hero for Hire, and Jungle Action feature, "Black Panther", considered the first modern black superhero....
- Power Man/Iron Fist #114 (February 1985) - Mark Bright - Power Man/Iron Fist #115–125 (March 1985–September 1986)
Collected Editions
- Luke Cage, Power Man vol. 1 (Hero For Hire #1-16, Power Man #17-27)
- Luke Cage, Power Man vol. 2 (Power Man #28-49, Annual #1)
- Power Man and Iron Fist vol. 1 (Power Man and Iron Fist #50-72, 74-75)
- Power Man and Iron Fist vol. 2 (Power Man and Iron Fist #76-100)