Genndy Tartakovsky's Luke Cage series

[Vigilante Man]

I remember hearing about this series but I don't remember it coming out. Did anyone get to check this out?

[olympichero62]

I don't think it ever came out.:frown:

[Expletive Deleted]

It hasn't come out, yet.

From Cup O' Joe (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21679):

Another check-in on a long-standing project: "About a year ago a Luke Cage mini by animator Genndy Tartakovsky was announced. Is this project still a go and/or simply delayed due to his storyboarding duties on 'Iron Man 2'?"

Joe Quesada: “CAGE!” is very much a go. Genndy Tartakovsky’s been a busy bee the past year – working on “Iron Man 2” and creating a new TV show, for starters – so his schedule is admittedly unpredictable. But he’s hugely excited about “CAGE!” and he’s writing and drawing away at a furious pace. Stay tuned for more news soon!

[Greg Anderson]

AWESOME! I'm still waiting and can't wait! :biggrin:

[Vigilante Man]

Are there any good Luke Cage Graphic Novels? I'm an Azzarello fan but I heard his Cage story sucked. Are there any alternatives?

[Hawkman]

Wow, this is the first I've actually heard of this. I'm not a fan of Cage's in the least, but I may just have to buy this for the art style alone.

[RyleKayner]

Are there any good Luke Cage Graphic Novels? I'm an Azzarello fan but I heard his Cage story sucked. Are there any alternatives?

I actually quite enjoyed it. But then I'm not an Azzarello fan. And I thought Corben's art was a while bunch of awesome.

[RolandJP]

70's Cage is dead. get over it!

Lets see if Gendy can do a modern Luke Cage story not that awful Blackploitation characterization.

if he can give me a story that isnt all pimps and hoes..maybe I will buy it.

Personally, I am not against 70's Cage. I am just afraid that there are some who prefer the jive-talkin, dumb as nails, Luke Cage to the respectable modern one.

[rick]

70's Cage is dead. get over it!

Lets see if Gendy can do a modern Luke Cage story not that awful Blackploitation characterization.

if he can give me a story that isnt all pimps and hoes..maybe I will buy it.

Personally, I am not against 70's Cage. I am just afraid that there are some who prefer the jive-talkin, dumb as nails, Luke Cage to the respectable modern one.


70's Powerman was cool.

Tiara and all.

[RolandJP]

70's Powerman was cool.

Tiara and all.


To me a steel band around his head meant his brains were in lockdown. Just like his waist and arms. :tongue:

No one clamors for 1960's BAM BAFF TV batman. As a Marvel fan I reject jive-talkin Cage.

[Gene M.]

70's Cage is dead. get over it!

Lets see if Gendy can do a modern Luke Cage story not that awful Blackploitation characterization.

if he can give me a story that isnt all pimps and hoes..maybe I will buy it.

Personally, I am not against 70's Cage. I am just afraid that there are some who prefer the jive-talkin, dumb as nails, Luke Cage to the respectable modern one.
I'm one of those people.

[Greg Anderson]

I MUCH prefer Luke Cage of now, but I don't mind jive-talking Cage. This series may be a throw back to the 70's Cage and I have a ton of fun reading those issues. I just see it as a proper blaxploitation era and I've recently been more interested in movies of the time and I enjoy them too. I think there's room for this jive-talking Cage, but I wouldn't want it to be the main status quo of Cage in the now. If it stays in the past, I'm for it. Bring it on! :biggrin: :cool:

[Greg Anderson]

I will say, though... please no tiara.

[Kasper Cole]

I will say, though... please no tiara.

They showed preview art for it already and they're using the classic look.

I remember hearing about this like two years ago then nothing.....I hope they're taking their time and making sure it's good and can come out on a regular schedule.

[RolandJP]

I MUCH prefer Luke Cage of now, but I don't mind jive-talking Cage. This series may be a throw back to the 70's Cage and I have a ton of fun reading those issues. I just see it as a proper blaxploitation era and I've recently been more interested in movies of the time and I enjoy them too. I think there's room for this jive-talking Cage, but I wouldn't want it to be the main status quo of Cage in the now. If it stays in the past, I'm for it. Bring it on! :biggrin: :cool:

Be prepared for Luke Cage to be Rick James'd up folks Butt! Just like Chapelle's version.

I got so sick of " Im rick James Bitch" being said by frat brothers to every black guy on campus it made my blood boil.

Mark my words, Jive-talkin Cage wont be celebrated--he will be elevated then used to batter Black kids across the country until it gets old.

[Greg Anderson]

Be prepared for Luke Cage to be Rick Jamed up folks Butt! Just like Chapelle's version.

I got so sick of " Im rick James Bitch" being said by frat brothers to every black guy on campus it made my blood boil.

Mark my words, Jive-talkin Cage wont be celebrated--he will be elevated then used to batter Black kids across the country until it gets old.

C'mon, you don't find the idea of "Sweet Christmas! I'm Luke Cage, bitch!" remotely, at least a lil', funny? :biggrin: :redface:

[RolandJP]

C'mon, you don't find the idea of "Sweet Christmas! I'm Luke Cage, bitch!" remotely, at least a lil', funny? :biggrin: :redface:

When the issue comes out I may just visit Africa for a few days. Oy :tongue:

[Greg Anderson]

When the issue comes out I may just visit Africa for a few days. Oy :tongue:

Hahaha! Nice.

I was playing the new Marvel Alliance at my friend's place. One of cage's special moves is that he takes out his belt and whips you with it. I've had a ton of fun using that move and call it the Black Man's Whip. My friend cracked up hysterically when I yelled that out when I first used the move. :biggrin:

[RolandJP]

Hahaha! Nice.

I was playing the new Marvel Alliance at my friend's place. One of cage's special moves is that he takes out his belt and whips you with it. I've had a ton of fun using that move and call it the Black Man's Whip. My friend cracked up hysterically when I yelled that out when I first used the move. :biggrin:

On second thought I could be wrong. IF fans appreciate the character like you've shown. I will have to remove a size 11 and a half shoe from my mouth.

[AdamYJ]

But the corny, '70s Blaxploitation thing is the only thing interesting about Luke Cage. Otherwise, he's just another strong-man (what can I say, never really understood the appeal of the character as he is now).

To me a steel band around his head meant his brains were in lockdown. Just like his waist and arms. :tongue:

No one clamors for 1960's BAM BAFF TV batman. As a Marvel fan I reject jive-talkin Cage.

Well, maybe not that specific version of Batman, but the late '40s Dick Sprang-esque one on Batman: The Brave and the Bold seems to be pretty well received.

[Greg Anderson]

But the corny, '70s Blaxploitation thing is the only thing interesting about Luke Cage. Otherwise, he's just another strong-man (what can I say, never really understood the appeal of the character as he is now).


Reasons I love the recent Cage is pretty much the every man type aspect of him. Now I know Peter Parker fits that mode for most, but I feel like I understand Cage more. I've even spoken about this with some comic buddies and a few of us mostly like him due to the fact that he seems like a person who definitely hangs out in a crew with us. He's the laid back cool dude who doesn't need a costume. He's just an regular dude like you and I who likes to bust a few heads now and then.

[RolandJP]

But the corny, '70s Blaxploitation thing is the only thing interesting about Luke Cage. Otherwise, he's just another strong-man (what can I say, never really understood the appeal of the character as he is now).



Well, maybe not that specific version of Batman, but the late '40s Dick Sprang-esque one on Batman: The Brave and the Bold seems to be pretty well received.

yeah but it is a few degrees away from 6-'s TV Batman. If the new Cage series is like Brave and the Bold I wont have a problem.

But this;

http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/812/812024/cage-20070810081021269-000.jpghttp://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/5153t9yfemL._AA240_.jpg

BIG MUF%%%%K'N PROBLEMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!! You might well make Cage transform into that Gold Tooth Autobot in Transformers 2


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[Kasper Cole]

yeah but it is a few degrees away from 6-'s TV Batman. If the new Cage series is like Brave and the Bold I wont have a problem.

But this;

http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/812/812024/cage-20070810081021269-000.jpghttp://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/5153t9yfemL._AA240_.jpg

BIG MUF%%%%K'N PROBLEMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!! You might well make Cage transform into that Gold Tooth Autobot in Transformers 2

I think a lot of black readers have a love hate relationship with the old Luke Cage.

And that mini series was complete and utter bull$#!%. It was actually offensive.

[Greg Anderson]

I think a lot of black readers have a love hate relationship with the old Luke Cage.

Yeah, I've noticed that as well. I myself love old skool Cage except for the tiara. The old skool Cage I've read in Marvel Essentials was what solidified me as a fan.

[Greg Anderson]

http://www.marvel.com/i/content/st/1392new_storyimage6519558_full.jpg

[RolandJP]

Well, this will be my last post on the subject of the mini. I try not to judge a book too harshly until its out and ive read it. My beef is mainly with Fans who hate the modern Cage. So ill leave it at that.

[Greg Anderson]

Well, this will be my last post on the subject of the mini. I try not to judge a book too harshly until its out and ive read it. My beef is mainly with Fans who hate the modern Cage. So ill leave it at that.

Nah, no need to bounce. I like chatting with you. Heck, it's rare we're on opposite sides. :biggrin: And I love modern Cage. Just like the character as a whole, old and new. Heck we should start a "Sweet Christmas, It's Luke Cage" thread.

[Free-Man]

Be prepared for Luke Cage to be Rick James'd up folks Butt! Just like Chapelle's version.

I got so sick of " Im rick James Bitch" being said by frat brothers to every black guy on campus it made my blood boil.

Mark my words, Jive-talkin Cage wont be celebrated--he will be elevated then used to batter Black kids across the country until it gets old.

Dudes, kids don't read comics, at least not in signifigant numbers. Don't worry about it.

[AdamYJ]

Reasons I love the recent Cage is pretty much the every man type aspect of him. Now I know Peter Parker fits that mode for most, but I feel like I understand Cage more. I've even spoken about this with some comic buddies and a few of us mostly like him due to the fact that he seems like a person who definitely hangs out in a crew with us. He's the laid back cool dude who doesn't need a costume. He's just an regular dude like you and I who likes to bust a few heads now and then.

Never been a big fan of Cage in any version. I do see a bit more humor in the retro version, though.

Yes, I suppose Peter Parker is more the regular guy superhero for me when it comes to Marvel. Perhaps Richard Rider (Nova) or Greg Willis (Gravity), too. However, if we're able to extend this subject to the Distinguished Competition my all-time favorite "everyman" is . . . Barry Allen. No, seriously. Looking at his origin and heyday, he's just a regular, geeky guy who wants to help people and became a superhero because of a twist of fate. Good education, stable job, steady girlfriend, etc. In some ways, he's so normal it hurts (especially compared to other DC heroes from his early days). Oh, and he's a comic book fan too. :biggrin:

[Greg Anderson]

Never been a big fan of Cage in any version. I do see a bit more humor in the retro version, though.

Yes, I suppose Peter Parker is more the regular guy superhero for me when it comes to Marvel. Perhaps Richard Rider (Nova) or Greg Willis (Gravity), too. However, if we're able to extend this subject to the Distinguished Competition my all-time favorite "everyman" is . . . Barry Allen. No, seriously. Looking at his origin and heyday, he's just a regular, geeky guy who wants to help people and became a superhero because of a twist of fate. Good education, stable job, steady girlfriend, etc. In some ways, he's so normal it hurts (especially compared to other DC heroes from his early days). Oh, and he's a comic book fan too. :biggrin:

Heh heh, I feel you. But yeah, for me it's Cage, mostly due to I suppose his personality and mind set, speech, etc. He generally is like a person I hang out with. The way he's portrayed in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2... yep, definitely.

[AdamYJ]

Heh heh, I feel you. But yeah, for me it's Cage, mostly due to I suppose his personality and mind set, speech, etc. He generally is like a person I hang out with. The way he's portrayed in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2... yep, definitely.

There might be something of a cultural divide here. Seeing as I'm a geeky, suburban White guy, I'm probably more drawn to characters who are geeky, suburban White guys.

[froinlaven]

There might be something of a cultural divide here. Seeing as I'm a geeky, suburban White guy, I'm probably more drawn to characters who are geeky, suburban White guys.

Really, because my latino friends who read comics aren't drawn to characters who are latino......

[protonik]

To me a steel band around his head meant his brains were in lockdown. Just like his waist and arms. :tongue:

No one clamors for 1960's BAM BAFF TV batman. As a Marvel fan I reject jive-talkin Cage.

If Batman: The Brave & the Bold is any indication you are wrong. LOL. I love that show.

[AdamYJ]

Really, because my latino friends who read comics aren't drawn to characters who are latino......

Well, y'know, just a theory.

[RolandJP]

If Batman: The Brave & the Bold is any indication you are wrong. LOL. I love that show.

Chief O'hara? Quirky theme music?

Anyways, I eagerly await being wrong.

[Damiean Dark]

70's Cage is dead. get over it!

Lets see if Gendy can do a modern Luke Cage story not that awful Blackploitation characterization.

if he can give me a story that isnt all pimps and hoes..maybe I will buy it.

Personally, I am not against 70's Cage. I am just afraid that there are some who prefer the jive-talkin, dumb as nails, Luke Cage to the respectable modern one.

Yeah 70s cage is dead but he will always be a guy from the african american new york neihborhood sticking up for the little guy and a dislike for to intrusive authority. Im glad they have kept his basic speech style and attitude (given a modern take) in the 2000.

[Vigilante Man]

Is the Luke Cage Noir book worth reading? Thinking about picking it up at some point. I've heard Azzarello's book called offensive by many. If Luke Cage Noir is like that I'd rather not read it. This is coming from a fan of Azzarello's DC and Marvel work.

[Will.S]

I like both modern and classic Luke Cage, I just have no idea why Bendis thinks that Luke Cage doesn't need a costume since he tends to look so out of place on the team.

At least give him a yellow leather jacket.

[CyberHubbs]

Comics today need more jive-talkin'.

[RolandJP]

Comics today need more jive-talkin'.

Watch yo mouth sucka! :tongue: :tongue:

[Ikonic]

I like both modern and classic Luke Cage, I just have no idea why Bendis thinks that Luke Cage doesn't need a costume since he tends to look so out of place on the team.

At least give him a yellow leather jacket.

That's it! I've been rackin' my brain trying to figure out what would give modern Cage that "iconic" Marvel look. Shades...no. Buckle...no. A yellow leather jacket...yes! That would certainly stand out and is distinct. How many folks wear yellow leather...anythings? Only a man who is indestructable would have the balls to wear something like that. I'd love it if they went that route.

I'm also looking forward to this new series.

[marvell2100]

That's it! I've been rackin' my brain trying to figure out what would give modern Cage that "iconic" Marvel look. Shades...no. Buckle...no. A yellow leather jacket...yes! That would certainly stand out and is distinct. How many folks wear yellow leather...anythings? Only a man who is indestructable would have the balls to wear something like that. I'd love it if they went that route.

I'm also looking forward to this new series.

Robin and Sentry both wear big yellow capes(I don't know if they're leather).

No to 70s Luke Cage. They can pay some homage to it but please, no tiara, no chain belt, no yellow, butterfly-collar, half-opened shirt and no Wonder Woman bracelets. I'd like to see him in a better costume too. Maybe he should call T'Challa.

[Greg Anderson]

Ugh, I guess I'm in the minority of preferring Cage without a costume. I rather like his regular street attire.

[Greg Anderson]

Is the Luke Cage Noir book worth reading? Thinking about picking it up at some point. I've heard Azzarello's book called offensive by many. If Luke Cage Noir is like that I'd rather not read it. This is coming from a fan of Azzarello's DC and Marvel work.

It's worth reading. Check it out.

[kalorama]

I like both modern and classic Luke Cage, I just have no idea why Bendis thinks that Luke Cage doesn't need a costume since he tends to look so out of place on the team.

At least give him a yellow leather jacket.

Strictly speaking, Cage never really wore a costume. The stuff he wore back in the 70s was only slightly more outre than stuff you could see people wearing on the streets at the time. That was really the whole point of the get-up. He was never supposed to be a traditional superhero.

[Ikonic]

Ugh, I guess I'm in the minority of preferring Cage without a costume. I rather like his regular street attire.

I'd like that yellow leather jacket to go along with his street attire. Just something you could identify Cage by other than being the tall black guy. Comics are a visual medium. He needs an identifying attribute.

[Greg Anderson]

I'd like that yellow leather jacket to go along with his street attire. Just something you could identify Cage by other than being the tall black guy. Comics are a visual medium. He needs an identifying attribute.

I think he has that already with just his regular street clothes in comparison to everyone with bright color tights. I really like Cage as a bit of the "every-man" hero, and his clothes I feel captures that very visually in my book.

[Vigilante Man]

I was able to look at some scans of Azzarello's Cage book. Corben's art is awesome. The dialogue seemed to have a Tarantino feel to it. Cage seemed to be a Mickey Spillane Mike Hammeresque portrayal of Cage as a true tough street guy. I guess i can see how this could be off putting to some but I think I'm going to take a chance on this series. I'm a fan of Azzarello's work for Marvel and DC and I found some issues of this series for cheap. This series looks interesting to me and the radical look of Tombstone is cool as he looks goofy and scary at the same time.

[Ikonic]

I think he has that already with just his regular street clothes in comparison to everyone with bright color tights. I really like Cage as a bit of the "every-man" hero, and his clothes I feel captures that very visually in my book.

......eeehhh........I guess I can see that. He does stick out in comparison.

[Spidey616]

Hopefully 2010

[kalorama]

I think he has that already with just his regular street clothes in comparison to everyone with bright color tights. I really like Cage as a bit of the "every-man" hero, and his clothes I feel captures that very visually in my book.

Exactly. in the context of the Avengers, his lack of a brightly colored costume makes him stand out even more.

[kalorama]

I was able to look at some scans of Azzarello's Cage book. Corben's art is awesome. The dialogue seemed to have a Tarantino feel to it. Cage seemed to be a Mickey Spillane Mike Hammeresque portrayal of Cage as a true tough street guy. I guess i can see how this could be off putting to some but I think I'm going to take a chance on this series. I'm a fan of Azzarello's work for Marvel and DC and I found some issues of this series for cheap. This series looks interesting to me and the radical look of Tombstone is cool as he looks goofy and scary at the same time.

I bought one issue of the mini in a sale bin and thought it was awful and a complete distortion of the character. It was one of those things where I couldn't tell if it was just bad, stupidly offensive, or a failed attempt at satire.

[Bigmike]

With this and Bendis reviving Alias I hope they try and do the Mom 'n Pop angle.

"Honey! Danny and I are going to go beat up some Hand guys this afternoon, be back around 9."

"Wait wait wait, I told you that I've got to drive out to BFE to find some wife who's boinking her aerobics instructor. Danny can just find someone else to beat up assassins with; you've got to watch the kid."

[Whitster]

I bought one issue of the mini in a sale bin and thought it was awful and a complete distortion of the character. It was one of those things where I couldn't tell if it was just bad, stupidly offensive, or a failed attempt at satire.

I'm a big fan of other Azzarello work but, yeah, this series was dack. It smacked of white guy writing forced black dialogue.