Power Man and Iron Fist (1972) UK Edition comic books

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 7p cover price. "How Like a Serpent's Tooth...!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta. This is it the final showdown between Power Man and the man who is as strong as he is, Cottonmouth. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A # 1 (Spider-Man by John Romita Sr.). Gil Kane cover pencils, Mike Esposito cover inks.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 7p cover price. "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. NOTE: The other Power Man in this story is none other than Erik Josten, who would later become the villain Goliath [in Iron Man (1968-96 1st Series) Annual # 7] and presently is the hero known as Atlas in the pages of Thunderbolts. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A # 73 (Kingpin by John Romita Sr.). Wilson cover pencils, Frank Giacoia cover inks.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. "The Broadway Mayhem of 1974!" Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Vince Colletta. The villain Stiletto has returned to settle the score with Luke Cage, and this time he's not alone. His partner in crime is the man called Discus. Can even Power Man stand against the double assault of two super-foes?

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. "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).

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. "Among us Walks...Black Goliath!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Goliath (Bill Foster). Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta. Luke Cage meets Claire's ex-husband, Dr. Bill Foster, former lab assistant to Hank Pym (Giant Man) and the super hero known as Goliath. And, the big man isn't too happy when he finds the woman he still loves in the arms of another man. Everyone knows what follows next...super-hero tussle in the mighty Marvel fashion. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A # 27 (the Black Widow). Gil Kane cover pencils.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "Crime and Circuses!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Goliath (Bill Foster). Plot by Tony Isabella, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Fred Kida. Luke Cage and Goliath must set aside their differences and confront the Ringmaster and his Circus of Crime. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Trap." Gil Kane cover pencils.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "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?).

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "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.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "The Man who Killed Jiminy Cricket!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Don McGregor, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. Beginning one of Luke Cage's most epic tales yet. Cockroach Hamilton is back and this time he's playing for keeps. As a result of deadline issues, this story continues in # 30 (issue 29 is a fill-in issue). The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twins of Evil!" Gil Kane cover pencils.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. 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.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "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.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "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?

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "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.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "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?

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "Death, Taxes, and Springtime Vendettas!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Don McGreggor. Art by Frank Robbins and F. Springer. Can even Power Man survive the double-pronged attack of the assassin known as Spear and the man-brute called the Brawler?

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "Memories Both Vicious and Haunting!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Don McGreggor. Art by Frank Robbins and F. Springer. In the tragic aftermath of last issue's surprise ending, when Power Man finds out Noah Burstein's ultimate fate, nothing will save the assassin known as Spear from his wrath.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. Reprints #12. "Chemistro!" Spider-Man cameo. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by George Tuska and Billy Graham. Luke Cage battles Chemistro the Master of Alchemy. Can the Hero for Hire defeat a man who can alter the chemical make up of matter?

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "Chemistro is Back!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ron Wilson and A. Bradford. Luke Cage returns to the offices of Hero for Hire to find everything has been turned to glass. Now we know this won't sit well with the volatile hero. One of Power Man's most dangerous foes has returned and he's deadlier than ever.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "Big Brother wants you...Dead!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Marv Wolfman and Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Brown and Jim Mooney. Luke Cage's deadly adversary, Chemistro, has trapped him in a clutches of a death trap. Can Power Man escape before he runs out of air and find out why "Big Brother" wants him dead before it's too late?

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "Battle with the Baron!" Part 3 of 4. Story by Marv Wolfman and Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Brown and Klaus Janson. Luke Cage finally confronts Big Brother, but is BB really the villain Power Man should be fighting? This one gets complicated.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10p cover price. "Rush Hour to Limbo!" Part 4 of 4. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Lee Elias and Frank Giacoia. Luke Cage is tired of being played for a fool, and he's fightin' mad. This is the explosive conclusion to one of Power Man's most epic adventures yet.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Thunderbolt and Goldbug!" Part 1 of 6. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Lee Elias and Tom Palmer. Can even Power Man stand up to the double-pronged attack of Thunderbolt and Goldbug?

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Gold! Gold! Who's got the Gold?" Part 2 of 6. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Lee Elias and Alex Nino. The superhuman, Thunderbolt, has had a change of heart and now is working with Power Man to find the stolen gold. However, Goldbug is not one to go down quietly.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Death of Luke Cage!" Part 3 of 6. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Lee Elias and Alex Nino. It's the return of the man called Mace, and he's deadlier than ever. Plus, the death of Luke Cage, and a new beginning for Power Man.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Murder is the Man Called Mace!" Part 4 of 6. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Lee Elias and Tom Palmer. At the mercy of the man called Mace and his cadre of mercs, Luke Cage must find a way to escape and save his woman before it's too late.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Day Chicago Died!" Part 5 of 6. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Lee Elias. Bound by unbreakable titanium cables to a cobalt bomb, Luke Cage must find a way to escape and stop his mortal enemy, Mace, or this will truly be the day the city of Chicago dies.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Countdown to Catastrophe!" Part 6 of 6. Story by Marv Wolfman and Roger Slifer. Art by Lee Elias. Luke Cage races against the clock to stop an assassin's bullet. Plus, somewhere there is a bomb that if it goes off, the entire city will go with it. Get ready for one of the most fast paced super hero stories ever. NOTE: This issue is much in the same vein as the television show 24, even though it came out 25 years earlier.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by George Tuska and Bob Smith. Cover by Gil Kane. Luke Cage comes face-to-face with the electrical menace of Zzzax. Can even Power Man stand against a foe who has fought the Incredible Hulk?

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Fist of Iron-Heart of Stone!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Iron Fist and the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Luke Cage is not in control and he's here to kill Misty Knight. Well, he'll have to get past Iron Fist, the Living Weapon, first. It's the power of the Iron Fist against the power of diamond-hard skin!

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Seagate is a Lonely Place to Die!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Iron Fist and the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Luke Cage returns to the prison where it all began, and comes face-to-face with the powerhouse known as Bushmaster. But, can even Power Man's diamond-hard fists and the power of the "Iron Fist" defeat the ultimate product of the experiments that gave Cage his powers? 32 pages. NOTE: This is last issue titled just Power Man.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Freedom!" Guest-starring the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Luke Cage has cleared his name of the bogus charges that landed him in jail to begin with, and now he is free to start his life anew as a free man. Plus, Power Man and Iron Fist officially become a team, as reflected in the title. But will their first adventure as partners be their last when the deadly assassins Stiletto and Discus attack? NOTE: First issue titled "Power Man and Iron Fist!"

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "A Day like any other Day...?!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Mike Zeck. Luke decides to take Danny out for a night on the town. When they take a stroll through Harlem the Heroes for Hire find themselves in the middle of a bar room brawl. Plus, they end up facing the organized crime of the city and wind up fighting for their lives.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "A Nod is as Good as a Wink to a Dead Superhero!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont and Ed Hannigan. Art by Mike Zeck and Ricardo Villamonte. Iron Fist intends to find out who is building the racket-busting Cybernauts, but first he must rescue Joy Meachum from the clutches of Boss Morgan. Meanwhile, Luke Cage plays possum and winds up in the "Lion's Den."

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Death-Plunge!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Sal Buscema and Jim Mooney. After Luke Cage and Detective Misty Knight survive an attempt on their lives, Power Man and Iron Fist confront the malevolent Night Shade to put an end to the villainess' evil ways.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Heroes for Hire!" Story by Ed Hannigan. Art by Lee Elias and R. Villamonte. Luke Cage and his new partner, Iron Fist, must confront the fiery menace of the Incinerator. Will this be the end of the newly formed Heroes for Hire duo? 32 pages.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "Chaos at the Coliseum!" Story by Ed Hannigan. Art by Lee Elias and Jim Mooney. A criminal organization has stolen the famed Fantasticar, the flying automobile of the Fantastic Four. Now, it's up to the Heroes for Hire to get this potentially dangerous piece of machinery back without a scratch before it's too late.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Scarab's Sting!" Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Trevor Von Eeden and Frank Springer. In a friendly bout of sparring, Iron Fist shows Luke Cage one must be graceful and able to turn an opponent's strengths against him. However, we all know Power Man is second to none when it comes to good 'ole fashion fisticuffs. Plus, witness the awesome power of the Living Monolith unleashed.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. "The Living Monolith!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Trevor Von Eeden and Frank Springer. Sure, Power Man is strong, and Iron Fist has very few rivals in the martial arts, but even the Heroes for Hire are as nothing next to the raw power of the Living Monolith. Luckily, they'll get some help from the Children of the Atom when they take on this titanic menace. 32 pages.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "An Eagle in the Aerie!" Guest-starring El Aguila. Sons of the Tiger cameo. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. The modern day Robin Hood known as El Aguila is back. But this time the swashbuckling vigilante needs the Heroes for Hire's help.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. 2nd appearance of Sabretooth. Guest-starring the Daughters of the Dragon and Bob Diamond (member of the Sons of the Tiger). Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. Private Investigators Misty Knight and Colleen Wing have tracked down the stolen jeweled statue, the Jade Tiger, but come face to face with two of the deadliest men alive. Constrictor, the man with the adamantium coils, and Sabretooth, the feral mutant killing machine. Wounded and knowing they've bitten off more then they can chew, Colleen calls in the reinforcements, Luke Cage and Danny Rand, a.k.a. Power Man and Iron Fist. 32 pages.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Where Enemies Gather!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Bob Layton and Ricardo Villamonte. Luke Cage's powers are failing. He's no longer bullet proof and his strength is no where near what it was. Now, Power Man's enemy Arthur Nagan, a bestial adversary, wants to take this opportunity to slay his troublesome foe.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Victim Times Three!" Story by Mary Jo Duffy and Steven Grant. Art by Alan Weiss and Ricardo Villamonte. Power Man and Iron Fist race against the clock to stop a madman. Plus, Marvel gives a tour and behind the scenes look at Heroes for Hire.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Luck and Death!" Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. Power Man and Iron Fist head south to discover how drugs are being smuggled into Florida from South America. Colleen Wing comes along for the trip and finds more than she bargained for.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and D. Hands. Frank Miller cover. Have Power Man and Iron Fist finally met their match? They face an enemy who can out maneuver them at every turn. It will take their best teamwork to defeat Montenegro the man from the Black Mountain. 32 pages.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Paper Tiger!" Daughters of the Dragon and Bob Diamond (Sons of the Tiger) cameos. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. Iron Fist's old enemy, Chaka, is back and he's deadlier than ever.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. Guest-starring Rom. Fantastic Four cameo. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Greg La Rocque and Ricardo Villamonte. Frank Miller cover. Rom the Spaceknight has arrived in the Big Apple in search of his hated enemies the Dire Wraiths. However, the sinister shape-shifting aliens use man's natural xenophobia to turn them against the hero of Galador. Power Man and Iron Fist arrive on the seen to stop the rampaging alien they've been hearing about. Have the Dire Wraiths succeeded? Will our unsuspecting heroes destroy the very being who has come to our planet to save us? This story continues in Rom #23. 32 pages.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. "Doorway to Heaven!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Daughters of the Dragon and Bob Diamond (Sons of the Tiger). Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. A Shadowy warrior takes down one of Danny's closest friends, and when the Heroes for Hire confront the man responsible they wind up somewhere they never expected to be.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 30p cover price. Special Double-Sized Issue. "This Insubstantial Pageant Faded!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. In pursuit of the deadly sorcerer Master Khan, Power Man and Iron Fist find themselves in the magical land of K'un Lun. Now, they have to survive long enough to defeat their sinister adversary and finds a way back home. Plus, Iron Fist goes to-to-toe with his deadliest opponent yet.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 20p cover price. Luke and Danny star in two separate adventures. First, Iron Fist survives an assassination attempt only to come face-to-face with the man called Warhawk. Guest-starring the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by Mike Barr and Chris Claremont. Art by Rudy Nebres, Frank Miller, and Ricardo Villamonte. Then, find out if a vampire bite can penetrate Power Man's diamond-hard skin in "The Vampire Strikes Back!" Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Mark Bright and Ricardo Villamonte. 32 pages.