Luke Cage needs a power up. writers need to level-up his impenetrable skin to indestructible. Meaning it can not be cut by anything, including adimantium. Also; his internal organs are leveled up to where they can take a substantial amount of damage comparable to his skins indestructibility. Make it happen Marvel. It’s overdue.

The series underrated Luke a lot. They shot him in the head with a shotgun which screwed him up, yet Luke from the comics would have laughed it off. Still liked the series, Daredevil I loved. Jessica Jones was a bit too depressing, Iron Fist was plan bad.

That “Class Strength” thing used to be exactly what it meant. Spider-Man’s “Class 10l strength meant that he could lift 10 tons with maximum effort. Class 100 meant that a character could lift over 100 tons multiple times. Cage got a power upgrade under Bendis. He used to only be able to lift about 3 tons. Luke was strong for street level,but his real power was he was near impossible to hurt.

originally he was described as being slightly stronger than spiderman, but he had feats of strength that were waaay higher depending on who he was fighting, he later went through the same process that gave him his original powers and his strength feats were pretty steady around 50 to 70 tons (similar to the wrecking crew that originally they are supposed to be around 30 tons but always seem to show higher strength feats) thanks for the video

I glad you did this cause I was wondering just how strong Luke cage really is

I like Luke cage he’s a beast highly underestimated

I’m a comic book nerd from way back. I got into Marvel in the ‘70’s. Luke Cage has always been my favorite non-big name hero. He’s always had class and he genuinely cares about people.

The 70s Luke Cage was the best.... sad how he's been heroically noticed so late in time💯

You left out one of his greatest powers, the ability to remind us how sweet Christmas is, even in the middle of summer. Power Man for life! Love the video. subbed and liked!

Back in those days Luke Cage was barely able to handle 3 tons , while Spider-Man was at that 10 ton range ' so back in the day , Cage was actually comic book accurate back in the day compared to now as of right now he's easily in the 70+ton range , what Ben Grimm was at !

I always liked it when he was fighting over the name Powerman inside a movie theater he rolled up the theater chair into a ball.

Luke cage my boy he a beast

This was great! I had no idea that Luke Cage was this strong. The tv series really toned down his power and strength.

I hated when a channel like Danco , do battles and ask you want you think and they state that they believe that this character would defeat that one. But if it's someone they like they are bias. He said ," he believe Spider-Man would win against Luke Cage". Which isn't true , and doesn't back the data, Luke Cage can punch through steel Spidey can't , Luke Cage can fight for 24hrs. Before he even breaking a sweat , the best Spidey can do full strength 2hrs to 3hrs tops before he lose strength.

Glad you are giving the Power Man some love. I have been a fan since the '70's.

Sweet Christmas, I dig this dude! Carl Lucas, aka Luke Cage, is a badass!

Silver Age comics had him around 30-50 tons, but he has always been shown to have very high durability like those who are much stronger than he is. Great examples! Didn't know he fought with so many popular characters.

Cage started out at about 3 tons. Lost and regained his power a few times and has gotten stronger over the years. Durability is really his thing but he is NOW an easy 50+ton man.(40-50 can go for short periods against much stronger: see Wrecker,Ikaris,Rogue). Didn't really get back up on that Hulk blow for a WHILE and the "earthquake " was DEFINITELY more the oncoming HUGE ASS Chtholu Beast breaking into our realm. Still at range 50, Invulnerable skin and lots of grit and Street savy Luke is a tough fight for Almost anyone......But it's Blue Marvel that's your World class Brother.

he was one of my favorite characters to play in Marvel ultimate Alliance

Well it says he's class 50 now and POSSIBLY MUCH MORE. I think that last bit says it all. I think when he goes full out he can go toe to toe with class 100, but he is more like class 85 or 90. I think he's like Rage!

I'm a pretty big fan of Luke Cage. He's one of my top 5 favorite black superheroes. Love his backstory a lot.

Luke Cage vs Rhino... That was a good measuring stick for the strength of Cage.. Also, Cage beat / curb stomped Absorbing Man while on a date with She-Hulk...

I think the reason Netflix toned him down because on the series he new to using his powers. One of Luke's skill traits is if you do hurt him when he heals his skin becomes stronger. Remember on the show he got shot with the Judas bullet the 1 time it hurt him but the 2nd time on the 2nd season it did nothing. He even mentioned it on the show. In the comics Luke more experienced. So all things that hurt him in the past won't hurt him in the future because of skin durability.

I'd like to see Cage go against more powerhouses even tho he'd lose but it would show how freaking tough he is and isn't scared to go toe-to-toe w/the big guns!

Luke Cage gained his powers from a weakened version of the same process that granted Wonder Man his powers, he is now and has been for decades underrated by many.

Luke Cage aka "Power Man" the all time favorite superhero of actor Nicholas Coppola who took Luke's name and has been known as "Nicholas CAGE" for the longest. 👊🏾💥

See that's why i keep telling people don't sleep on my Boy Luke Cage he's the truth

Thanks for this. Luke is my favorite comic hero and one of the reasons I took up strength sports (powerlifting, strongman, highland games). Plus I resemble him. Lol

I remember that comic book well when the Hulk slapped him thru those buildings... the Incredible Hulk #300!! Iron fist tried to hit the Hulk with the fist and the Hulk held his hand out and Iron Fist felt the pain of his own powers and went down and PowerMan( Luke Cage) yelled “Danny”.... ran and hit the Hulk with a flying tackle from behind and it was effected but the Hulk turned around and gave him this look and smacked the 💩💩💩💩 outta PowerMan(Luke Cage) and that’s when you see him flying thru those buildings!! Awesome classic comic. Hulk #300. Everybody was in that book fighting him and helping people from the Hulk’s devastation!!!

Spiderman should definitely be in the 25 ton class. Also there is no way Luke Cage is faster than him. I would say he might be stronger than spidey(but I think that's a stretch too)and he's definitely more durable. Yeah I'm a huge Spider-Man fan, but Peter has held up collapsed buildings, underwater lairs, fought the Hulk, kept a fully fueled plane from crash landing and not to mention he holds back when fighting. As evident when Doc Ock(Superior Spider-Man)takes over his body he literally punches Scorpions jaw off with the flick of his wrist and is surprised because he doesn't know his own strength.

Luke Cage can now lift/press 50 tons. His durability is approximately the same as titanium steel.

I have the entire collection of Luke Cage graphic novels.

"He's able to shatter a shirt completely made of steel". Valid point but that line is so funny to me 😅

They really did Luke Cage a disservice when they discarded him after Netflix. Mike Colter is a perfect Luke Cage, the people like the show, and it would bring in a ton of money for Marvel. But alas the Luke Cage tv show was sending the wrong message of trying to be a good dude in the current environment. Can't have that.

In his early days Cage had trouble breaking a chain. Then he went toe to toe with Ben Grimm ( Thing exoskeleton version) then years later Grimm beat him with ease in Grimm's Marvel Two In One series. When I read the second Marvel Universe handbook in 1986, his listing said he could lift only 3 tons?! I'm glad he's stronger now. I just wish Marvel hadn't killed the speedster Thunderbolt. His battle and team up with Cage in issues 41-43 of Luke Cage, Power Man is one of my favorites. A character with lots of potential.

Luke is my favorite character of all time. Love this video.

He took a punch from THE HULK and survived?! WTF! I'm sold.

Good assessment! Yes...it's hard to know which category Luke Cage actually falls in terms of strength levels. And since the comic books are the predominate reference and canon, we should always look to that no matter what the MCU presents. I have a comic book where Luke Cage fights Merged Hulk or Prof. Hulk to a draw----period. So this would make him able to stand toe-to-toe with a lot of characters of high strength levels in the Marvel world.

Needed this. When they say his skin is IMPERVIOUS, they mean it! I hope Cage carries over to the movies in a New Avengers themed movie. (Edit: also loving this How Strong series! Im surprised you're not getting more views!)

Really liked the video bro! I didnt how Netflix watered down Luke Cage. Him surviving a nuclear blast is jaw-dropping 😳

He was part of my favorite team ups. As a child I didn't care about Iron Fist or Power Man, by themselves. And by themselves, their comics didn't sell well. But teamed up, they were awesome! I preferred them to DC's Dynamic Duo.

Okay ... Awesome Vid Bro. And also... Yes he has had a couple run-ins with the Hulk. And he has held his own in ALL of them. Including being the catalyst for the Hulk becoming KLUH !!! Luke Cage ... Aka PowerMan..... Is Highly Underrated and was SERIOUSLY nerfed as far as the Netflix Series goes. His Feats of Strength in the comics are unreal... And keep in mind... Sue storms Forcefield have survived... Nukes, Energy Blasts, and even Magical Attacks !!! And Luke was the only one able to break through with sheer force. Now... We are talking a forcefield that stopped the Hulk and Even Galactus !!!! Yeah... Let that sink in !!!!

Good review on Luge Cage. I get most of my information regarding Marvel’s characters from a series of books called Marvel Universe. These books discuss origins, strength levels powers. They even gave stats on height, weight, and eye color. I will be the first to admit that these books may be somewhat outdated, being published in the late eighties early nineties. However, the information printed is still relatively good. It allows for discussion on this subject matter. Regarding Luge Cage, aka Power Man, it stresses his skin’s invulnerability, which makes him incredibly durable in a battle. While his strength is somewhat impressive, it is his durability that makes him the true badass.

Great video Ivan on Luke Cage

Luke Cage is actually stronger than that. He's been class 50 for decades at this point. His top speed is at least over 600mph. He's been shown to move faster than Spiderman and Spidey topped out at more than 1400mph. He has gotten slower since he mostly web swings and doesn't run much.

According to the Marvel Database Luke is capable of HERCULEAN levels of strength as the bulldozer incident was done with no strain an it weighed 54 tons. Alot of people also don't know Luke had his power levels increased 3 times. Once in prison where a corrupt guard messed with the controls in an effort to kill him. Then he was exposed to the treatment again and thirdly the power man virus increased his strength yet again. Keep in mind when he fought Namor, some of that fight took place in the water where Namor becomes his absolute strongest.

Luke cage on the hulk level. He can take on anybody he'll whoop the justice league ass

Awesome stuff. I also agree that Luke Cage second best marvel show. First daredevil, third punisher,

He has nearly unlimited endurance so he can run almost indefinitely, also he's very intelligent, no he's not Stark or Richards smart but he's very very smart.

DUDE, how could you not go over the fact he beat down the MIGHTY Sabertooth. And beat down original power man Trying to get his name back, MR LUKE CAGE SHOWED HIM THE DOOR.

Back in the day he was 3 ton. Loved those issues.

When you were explaining his speed, all I could think about was: Bushmaster: “Your not faster than Usain Bolt ya know” Luke Cage: “I never said I was”

My all-time Marvel artist Jack "King" Kirby, Gil Kane, John and Sal Buscema, John Romita Sr. & Jr. . And one of my all time fav Jim Starlin. Their artwork were flawless in creating the Marvel Universe

He layed the smackdown on Dr. Doom!

Good video such an underrated character.

Great video man and luke cage is so cool :]

One of my Favorite comics growing up. Power man and Iron Fist..

On the Netflix series, there was that One Bullet that ReaLLy Messed Him Up By Penetrating His Skin Deep Enough To Put Him Outta Commission For Weeks! Knowing Luke Cage From The Comics, I KNEW That Was B.S. Tho!

Thanks... I LIKE and respect Luke Cage.

I wouldn't call the Iron Fist show "trash", I actually like it! .

speed in combat high end: infinite speed to immeasurable speed layers into it to irrelevant speed

Good video. I didn’t know most of that stuff. The only problem is that the MCU has Black Panther. You know D... well that they are not putting to heavy hitters in one movie.

Just wondering but can diamonds cut Luke's skin? With that being said Luke is definitely a Powerhouse.

actually when marvel initially started the official marvel strength class chart back in the late 70s, early 80s it did literally mean thats is what they could lift. But when the company agreed to their first crossover with dc, and they had superman state that the marvel supers were only a little less powerful than they were, marvel had to adjust their strength chart. Otherwise, there was no way fights between the characters from different universes could be competitive and relevent.

This is more about durability than strength.

The powered luke cage way down in the Netflix series. I read power man and iron fist comics back in the 70's and it seems like cage possesses the strength of an average asgardian male(25 tons). Thor is in the 100 ton range. He doesn't have a healing factor, but really need one because he's so difficult to injure. He also filled in for the thing in the fantastic four temporarily. He fought the wrecker who is another 25 tonner and knocked him out with his own crowbar. Luke Cage's stamina, strength, durability and fighting skills make him very dangerous. I'm glad he's one of the good guys.

I grew up with Power Man and Iron Fist. They were downtown heros who tried to keep the city crime free and sometimes got involved with big super hero fights. But the great thing about Luke Cage is that he was low key, cool and on the street.

That first season was gold, second season was cool

Cage back in the day was at a strength level class 3. I’m glad that he was upgraded to a class 25, but his claim to fame was always his steel hard skin.

Good stuff bro. 😎👍🏿

He should have the Juggernaut Avatar......... With the chain of cyttorak!!!!!

He's basically an upper tier Asgardian warrior

Dude Luke gotta a lot of style on the thumbnail pic.

Sweet Christmas, Luke is awsome!

How Strong is Jessica Jones? (Jewel/Knightress/Power Woman)

He's a weird combo of Wolverine and Doc Samson. In the sense that he has a hax power that allows him to punch above his weight and makes him hard to kill, but not a lot of "woah" feats that make people give him the respect he deserves.

Even though I enjoyed the luke cage Netflix series, it would have been so much better if they gave him decent villains. I was very disappointed that the producers introduced third rate characters instead of a gritty version of a more challenging villain like constrictor and sabretooth.

Great video!

Jessica Jones was my fav. She came off as a near perfect flawed hero too me. Luke was up there granted.

This is amazing, please make more like cage videos.

Oh my God! Luke Cage's shirt took a blast from Cyclops and survived? Forget Luke Cage, who is his taylor!?

When he 1st vame out(hero for hire comic)he was around class 10-15, got injured in a secret wars story, went into a coma then somehow upgraded to class 60-70. Plus his above average skill in fighting complements his strength so he can fight stronger opponents.

I wish that the shows and movies didn't have to nerf characters and streamline their backstories and abilities. I just hope eventually we get to see Blue Marvel. That dude's got one of the best origins and powersets I've heard of.

Luke is a beast end of story.

THAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE COMICS & THE MOVIES, THEY ALWAYS JACK WITH THE ORIGINAL STORYLINE!!! THEY HAVE NEW FANS THINKING THAT THIS IS THEIR ORIGINAL STORYLINE AND IT'S BEEN TWEAKED OR CHANGED IN SOME CERTAIN WAY!!!!

Im going to say the Netflix show dumbed him down and he was still trying to figure his full potential I'm going that the older the stronger and more durable he will get 💪

He also punched She Hulk in the age of Ultron, which caused a small earthquake and knocked her out with one hit!!!

Pretty good video, albeit in need of an update. There are lots of solid feats that got missed. There are also some odd statements here and there that kinda conflict with the comics. Particularly around the 5 minute mark. One example being the comment on the Doom fight since I'm fairly sure Doom lost that fight, or at the very least was losing before it got interrupted? Anyways I look forward to more videos and a possible update:) *Overall Cage is a pretty underrated power house, who based on everything is sitting in the Thing's range of strength*

Luke Cage beat the evil Powerman .The evil Powerman beat the Avengers.

I've done the math, in the video feats of strength samples, when he is with Doctor Strange, if the rock door he moves is made of granit, Luke Cage can drag at least 200 tons.

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I named my son after Luke Cage. They need to re-introduce him into the MCU proper with the same actor from the Netflix shows.

Luke cage is as strong and durable as he needs to be for whatever the situation is. That's mainly how his powers work. Tougher the opponent the tougher he gets

I love Luke cage he's my idol

The way you present your content is great bro.. *subscribed*

Super heroes have become over-powered. In the 70’s and early 80’s, Marvel especially was, at least partly, more down-to-Earth. True, they had the Hulk, who could become as strong as Superman at the time. But Power Man was nowhere near that. Bullets, depending on the size of the ammo and the kind of gun, could hurt him, like you or I getting hit by small stones. So he got annoyed by being shot, though bullets could not penetrate his skin in general. And his strength was limited, but only relative to other heroes like Thing , who was 20 times stronger. But that’s one of things I loved about Power Man...it made him more relatable. It forced him to use his wits to outsmart more powerful opponents...to out-strategize them, uncover their weaknesses, and out-think them in battle. And it eventually led him to partner with Iron Fist, which to this day is among the most clever partnerships in all of fiction, period. It was especially instructive for me when foes (and some ignorant soon-to-be friends) would underestimate Luke Cage’s intelligence because he’s Black - a mistake villains didn't have chance to make twice. As for the Netflix version, I confess that I absolutely loved it. Even the cheesier parts (the second half of the first season) was great. And his power levels in the show were pretty much exactly what they had been when I was reading him as a kid. It was perfect. Mike was outstanding as Luke Cage. Geez what a great series. It was so good, Mike was so good, that even Iron Fist became appealing when they were onscreen together. And Cage with Daredevil? I could have watched Cox and Coulter together forever....both actors easily outclassed the material they were given in Defenders. They were both so good, the potential for storytelling was incredibly rich. It was unforgettable - just perfectly coincident - to have Luke Cage arrive as a live-action series at a pivotal moment in recent history...a Black man who was bullet proof...he’d always been just what he was, but the synergy of his arrival and the timing...it hit like a ripple in the zeitgeist. And it drives me crazy thinking about what might have been - Panther meets Cage - some version of which I still hold out hope for.

Nice video thanks! Yeah seemed like they nerfed him big time on his show, that said I still enjoyed it. Of course the show would have been less dramatic if he was as powerful as in the comics (as you effectively described)

For Luke Cage, it has never been how strong he is, he was created for how much he can endure. I know it sounds counter-intuitive to his name however that is his main power, his endurance. If you look at all of his feats, they are rarely about how strong he is however they often show off just how much he can endure. His endurance is just over that of the Hulk, yet he is not even close to as strong as the Hulk...

Learned some things thanks bro

Pffft Luke Cage- aka Powerman.. he is a powerhouse! He is same level as some of Marvel’s heaviest hitters. All heroes tend to Power up depending on who’s writing them, but I read the Heroes for Hire comics as a kid, Luke Cage could always go toe to toe with the Thing, Hulk, all the heavyweights. He was always more of an underground character though so he didn’t get the same profile as the bigger selling guys, but he could always hang with them, and yes he never backed up from a throw down. Always one of my favorite characters