Name: Luke Cage: Avenger
SKU: 48462498
Price: 19.76 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: Mike Benson
ISBN: 9781302901943

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Physical Book

Author

Mike Benson

Publisher

Marvel

Synopsis "Luke Cage: Avenger "

The steel-skinned Avenger shows exactly why he's one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Discover how young Carl Lucas, imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, gained his powers and became the hero he is today! As CIVIL WAR rages, Luke picks a side and makes a stand--but it might just divide him from his wife, Jessica Jones! When their daughter, Danielle, is captured by Skrulls, Luke will make a deal with the devil to save her. Then, a ghost from Luke's past takes him back to the Hero For Hire biz--and a classic street level team-up pits Luke, best pal Iron Fist, Daredevil, Moon Knight and Spider-Man against the Kingpin and Killgrave the Purple Man! COLLECTING: AVENGERS ORIGINS: LUKE CAGE, NEW AVENGERS (2005) 22 & 49, NEW AVENGERS: LUKE CAGE 1-3, MARVEL TEAM-UP ANNUAL 4

Mike Benson

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Mike Benson is an American screenwriter and writer specialized in comics and television, with a solid track record in both media. He became known for his work at Marvel Comics in the 2000s, writing stories for iconic characters like Moon Knight, Deadpool, Luke Cage, and Shang-Chi. His most notable narrative arc includes the volume Deadpool: Suicide Kings and the miniseries Deadpool Pulp, in which he explores both irreverent humor and intense action plots. He also co-wrote Luke Cage Noir, a noir-style reinterpretation of the well-known urban hero

In addition to his work at Marvel, Benson has collaborated with Oni Press on the series Brik, a science fiction adventure that reflects his interest in futuristic imagination and deep character development. In 2023, he co-created the graphic novel Cain, a neo-noir thriller centered on a blind hitman operating in a world of crime and betrayal, combining elegant suspense with emotional tension

His style is characterized by balancing action with a strong psychological and narrative component, endowing complex characters with credible motivations. Versatile, he has written from superhero stories to dark and stylized tales. Benson remains a contemporary reference for readers and screenwriters looking for stories with soul, intelligence, and pace.

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