Lucas Cage (Earth-616)/Quotes

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Yeah! Outfit's kinda hokey... but so what? All part of the super-hero scene. An' this way when I use my powers, it's gonna seem natural. A little promotion work an' I'm in business!

—Hero for Hire Vol 1 1

You know who I am... But NOBODY'S cagin' me up again! No way... Not ALIVE!

—Hero for Hire Vol 1 2

But you wish I was unselfishly aidin' mankind like you wanted to--? --Savin' the universe gratis like the Fantastic Four or the Avengers or some other local super-studs? I lost enough of nothin' already in this life, man. Girl I loved, lotta good years-- No more, baby!

—Hero for Hire Vol 1 3

Sweet Sister! Am I seein' what I'm seein?!

—Hero for Hire Vol 1 4

You pay me to work -- I like to earn my pay.

—Hero for Hire Vol 1 6

Claire, start rollin' bandages for you and the Doc! Be some brusin' comin' up!

—Hero for Hire Vol 1 7

Wouldn't be in this line of work if I was a creampuff!

—Hero for Hire Vol 1 10

I'm no crook - - NEVER WAS!

—Hero for Hire Vol 1 12

My only sin was actin' without really thinkin'... Forgettin' how much power I have...

—Hero for Hire Vol 1 13

I still got some kick left in my soul...

—Hero for Hire Vol 1 14

I'm Power Man, Skid -- THE ONE AND ONLY!

—Power Man Vol 1 21

SWEET JUMPIN' SISTER!

—Power Man Vol 1 22

I tell ya, Doc, next time you need my help savin' the world ... I'm not at home, okay?

—Defenders Vol 1 19

Violence is sometimes it's own reward, m'man.

—Power Man Vol 1 23

You creeps ain't nuthin' but second-raters next to some of the weirdos I've had to fight--

—Power Man Vol 1 25

A vampire! A freakin' vampire! I finally met one! And the next time I meet 'im. I'm gonna ice him!

—Power Man Vol 1 26

Heads up, Honky!

—Power Man Vol 1 27

... Or don't you believe in Jiminy Cricket?

—Power Man Vol 1 28

Goodbye, Mr. Fish!

—Power Man Vol 1 29

Now, Chase, would I lay a jive rap on you?

—Power Man Vol 1 32

Power Man for hire -- Cage speakin'

—Defenders Vol 1 37

Why me, God? I been good. Why do I have to meet up with all the fruitcakes?

—Power Man Vol 1 33

Ain't no place more hostile than 42nd Street!

—Defenders Vol 1 38

Hey, the soda machine -- It's Working!

—Power Man Vol 1 34

... My memories of my days as a prisoner at Seagate haunt me...

—Power Man Vol 1 35

You wanna fight. I'm your action!

—Power Man Vol 1 36

Sayonara Baby! Seeya in traction!

—Power Man Vol 1 37

Christmas! And I thought I had problems on Forty-Second Street!

—Defenders Vol 1 42

Don't EVER mess with Luke Cage AGAIN! DIG??

—Power Man Vol 1 38

Two Grand? Smith, you just bought yourself a super hero.

—Power Man Vol 1 41

I escape prison for a crime I never committed, only eveyone who knows I'm straight is dead.

—Power Man Vol 1 42

Mace, We've fought twice before and both times I knoocked you low. This time I'm gonna make sure you never get up again!

—Power Man Vol 1 45

Nothin' personal Babe... But I just don't think you can keep up with my style of travelin'

—Power Man Vol 1 46

Sorry, I'm not too good with strangers.

—Power Man Vol 1 47

We're super-heroes, Ororo, not God. We can save humanity from Doc Doom or Galactus -- but not from itself.

—X-Men Vol 1 122

...Heard your exits we're blocked ... Decided to make some new ones.

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 59

That does it, Sucker! One more speech and you eat your own teeth!

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 60

Theatre's one big INFERNO! Where's D.W.?!

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 63

I got skin like steel and muscles to match.

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 69

They don't call Ol' Luke Cage "Power Man" for nothin'!

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 77

(To another quip from Jeryn Hogarth) I'll believe that when Fist an' me get our share a' the money.

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 82

Sheew! you guys ain't had a bath since Washington lost his wooden teeth.

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 85

Iron Fist didn't hit you -- He's squeamish about sluggin' a lady. Me, I'm from the streets. Ain't much I won't do, includin' slug a lady

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 88

OKAY, KHAN -- YOU'N ME'S GONNA HAVE WORDS!

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 100

Guess when you left word we’d be in costume… they figured the costumes’d be in one piece… they’ll probably be less strict interpretin’ your dress code next time.

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 103

Put some K'un Lun moves on 'em!

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 104

Losers like this only understand one language! And when it comes to that way of talkin' -- Power Man is a master linguist!

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 105

Awright, who's tired o' their teeth!?!?

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 106

But they're still alive an' that means they got a second chance t'make it, which is more'n a lotta folks get. I think you an' me did all right today, Fist. C'mon, I'll buy ya a pizza.

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 109

Office didn't look right. So I redecorated.

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 114

I hate snow, I hate the cold, I'm hungry, I can't see 'cause of the glare, and to top it all… I bet you forgot to put a new cassette in the VCR, and right now I'm missing the Sugar Bowl!

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 115

Point is -- we're gettin' nowhere here… but K'un Lun's full of strange cats with strange powers! I mean somebody might have a spell or somethin' to take care of your problem!

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 117

Now, it's time to get ugly.

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 123

Brace yourself! We're taking the express elevator -- straight down!

—Cage Vol 1 1

Oh, you got orders? Can't argue with that, can I? Or can I? Now. Do we talk. Or play catch?

—Cage Vol 1 18

Yeah, but remember what your mom said... You've got your family to back you up.

—Iron Fist: Wolverine Vol 1 4

I saw some of what went down, folks......but I think she's the only one who can really answer your questions.

—Marvel Knights Vol 1 12

Tell you what. After I'm all done with Venus here, my plate is clean for the afternoon. You bought me 'til dinnertime.

—Cage Vol 2 1

Don't hate the game, Clifto... hate the playas.

—Cage Vol 2 3

Next you're going to tell me I f*#^%d Iron Fist.

—Alias Vol 1 15

I want to say that I should tell ya that over the last couple of months I seem to... I seem to be thinking about you... A lot. More than I was admitting to myself. You know what I mean?

—Alias Vol 1 28

Danny Rand never cried... Except the one time.

—The Pulse Vol 1 3

... Never touch a black man's remote.

—Captain America and the Falcon Vol 1 5

It's a girl.

—The Pulse Vol 1 13

I'm going to go inside and sit my home. And not bother no one. We're supposed to be allowed to do that right?

—New Avengers Vol 1 22

The war is over when we SAY it's over.

—New Avengers Vol 1 29

Pretty sure that's blasphemy.

—Immortal Iron Fist Vol 1 6

Remember you asked me how we know if we're the good guys in all this? This is how we know. We do good guy #$%@.

—New Avengers Vol 1 34

Hey, we'll beat 'em. ... We will. They're weasels. They came all the way here, threw everything they had at us...and look, we're still here.

—Secret Invasion Vol 1 6

I get it. He pulls a 12-year-old, you pull a Fat Cobra.

—Immortal Iron Fist Vol 1 19

Tremble before the power of Power Man!! That sounded weird. Luke Cage. Tremble before Luke Cage.

—Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular Vol 1 2

Only one thing will tell me the battle was won. That the fight was over. And that is one day I am going to go for a walk. A free man of convictions. And I said to myself, if I ever get to do that again, I'll know, on that day...we won.

—New Avengers Finale Vol 1 1

Remember when we used to get paid for @#$% like this?

—Wolverine Weapon X Vol 1 13

Yeah -- get me. You got me? Come on! Who you got? Say it! Say my name! I'm the Power Man! Luke. Cage!

—Thunderbolts Vol 1 147

You're right, Stryker. I lost my way. I lost my humanity. I forgot who I was...but then something happened -- Something I didn't expect -- I was reborn!

—Avengers Origins: Luke Cage Vol 1 1

What don't these guys get about unbreakable skin... but not unrippable clothes? You know how much jeans cost these days?

—Black Panther: The Most Dangerous Man Alive! Vol 1 528

Songbird is doing just fine.

—Thunderbolts Vol 1 171

And if I have to work with the "Dark Avengers," then let's put the whole band back together. You all remember Skaar, son of Hulk? He threw you in prison.

—Dark Avengers Vol 1 175

Dark Avengers... Dark Assemble.

—Dark Avengers Vol 1 177

Fool! Put that gun down before I shove it where the sun don't shine!

—New Avengers Vol 2 32

You want Avengers, lady? Take a good look. We're the Avengers.

—Mighty Avengers Vol 2 1

Kat?... There's a word we use. Everyone who's ever served as an Avenger, we've spoken that word. Hell, it's a competition to say it. To shout it. Because it is that sacred to what we are and what we do. And that word is assemble. When we come together, we're stronger than when we stand apart. That's what it's always been about. We come together to fight what can't be fought alone. To defeat those things in the world that would drag us down. That would make us lesser. Those things no single hero can withstand. And by we? I mean all of us. When we make the effort to help those who need us-- to help each other, to be there for each other-- we are all Avengers. You are Avengers.

—Mighty Avengers Vol 2 3

We're here to fight what can't be fought alone, for the people who need us to. The ones who can't fight at all. If that ain't the definition of Avenger--Well, I'm changing the damn definition right now.

—Mighty Avengers Vol 2 4.INH

So. You want to live happily ever after?

—Captain America and the Mighty Avengers Vol 1 9

Honestly, Danny, I've thought about this long and hard... I'm sitting this one out.

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 3 6

A plan? I've got a plan. And you best believe that... 'cause ain't no way I'm leavin' my partner in prison. Time to get to work.

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 3 7

Yeah, we all know the proverb, B. You want to raise a child? Stick with your village. But if you want to save a kingdom... call in the crew.

—Black Panther Vol 6 6

How can all the heroes just disappear? This town's got loads of 'em. Web-crawlers, fire dudes, crazy mutants... and what about a brother with super-strength and skin of steel? Why haven't I disappeared? I'm a hero... somebody's got some explaining to do!

—CAGE! Vol 1 1

Hi, honey. Where's our daughter?

—Jessica Jones Vol 2 1

Got three words for you, Captain Marvel. Wanna guess what they are?

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 3 9

Aw, Hell no! They did not just box me up! Man, that is just disrespectful. Don't they know? Nobody cages Cage!!

—CAGE! Vol 1 2

You gotta be kidding me! I'm done, man! I ain't fighting no old skinny dude. I'm outta here! And your rhyming sucks!

—CAGE! Vol 1 4

I can tell by the masks that you're bad guys. Nice touch. Almost intimidating. But the minivan ruins the effect. Maybe that's how y'all do it down here in New Orleans, but the rest of the world -- New York, Madripoor, Boise -- the bad guys don't roll up in minivans. And there ain't but three of you. A van that big can comfortably seat eight. Seems like you don't take your villainy serious.

—Luke Cage Vol 1 1

You really think Burstein is alive?

—Luke Cage Vol 1 2

They killed her. They done her wrong for what he did. And she never did nothin' to nobody.

—Defenders Vol 5 3

Stop... I don't want your damn apologies. ...I want to know what I'm caught up in. Two dead bodies -- at least two -- and a man with unbreakable skin who now has a hole in his chest. Outside of Tanner, the only one connecting all these threads is you. So talk.

—Luke Cage Vol 1 3

I don't even understand how a cat like you gets mixed up in this, Eden. Ain't you Australian or something?

—Black Panther and the Crew Vol 1 5

You made me?! Let me break it down for you... you experimented on me. You gave me some really inspiring pep talks from time to time. But make me? You. Did. Not. Make. Me. I made myself.

—Luke Cage Vol 1 4

This is what I get for taking the scenic route! Just remember... I didn't start this!

—Luke Cage Vol 1 166

Dude, we're out here on the streets fighting for our lives, we got Diamondback knocking on our front door, and now we got assassins breaking into our office...

—Defenders Vol 5 7

You made me forget who I am.

—Luke Cage Vol 1 169

Harlem can be a tough place sometimes. Sweet Christmas, can it ever. But if I'm here with these two... there's no other place I'd rather be.

—Luke Cage - Marvel Digital Original Vol 1 3

I have to hand it to Deadpool. I didn't see this one coming.

—Deadpool Vol 7 14

Wilson Fisk is a gangster and a fool. A big man who's small, who needs to show his power over me, my friends... and you. This isn't just about "super heroes." It's about a man with his grip on all of us. He makes it sound like if he loosens it, you'll just get in trouble. The kind of trouble that shows him that it's actually you who has the power. Look, I'm not Captain America. I'm not Mr. Fantastic. I'm just a New Yorker like you. And if someone's in trouble I do what New Yorkers do: I help. If Mayor Fisk wants to stop me... he can come and try.

—Devil's Reign Vol 1 1

You're a hero, Tony. But Jessica's right. Fisk will twist things, and we're worried you won't come out on top. I think... I think I should run.

—Devil's Reign Vol 1 2

But this whole "Matt is dead" nonsense... we're just worried. You lost your brother. Escaping into "Daredevil" isn't the way to deal with it.

—Devil's Reign: Omega Vol 1 1

Clint, we've both led this team before. We've got skin in the game. I don't want Kingpin's army of crooks to be the last word on the Thunderbolts, you hear?

—Thunderbolts Vol 4 1

Not a good look on you, Pei. Even worse of a look for me as the mayor.

—Marvel's Voices Infinity Comic Vol 1 51

To be an Avenger is to stand -- to fight -- for those who cannot fight alone. For those who do not have a voice in the system. We avenge them when they fall to injustice -- no matter who they are. We assemble, and we avenge.

—Avengers Inc. Vol 1 1

This is the greatest city in the world. I will not allow it to fall into chaos.

—Luke Cage: Gang War Vol 1 1

I'm putting together a team. If you stand with me, you'll be breaking the law. If you don't, there may not be a city left to fight for. You down?

—Luke Cage: Gang War Vol 1 2

You might win, Smythe, but it won't be because I didn't do my best to stop you. That said... let's do this!!!

—Luke Cage: Gang War Vol 1 3

I'm the mayor of this damned city... and I'll die before I let you or anybody else take it!

—Luke Cage: Gang War Vol 1 4

We have to-- we have to do what's right for her. It's all about her. Everything we do from now on. It's all about her. I know we knew that in theory, but this is it. This is how it has to be.

—Danielle Cage (Earth-616)

Sweet Christmas!

—Lucas Cage (Earth-616)

There's a word we use. Everyone who's ever served as an Avenger, we've spoken that word. Hell, it's a competition to say it. To shout it. Because it is that sacred to what we are and what we do. And that word is assemble. When we come together, we're stronger than when we stand apart. That's what it's always been about. We come together to fight what can't be fought alone. To defeat those things in the world that would drag us down. That would make us lesser. Those things no single hero can withstand. And by we? I mean all of us. When we make the effort to help those who need us-- to help each other, to be there for each other -- we are all Avengers. You are Avengers.

—Mighty Avengers (Cage) (Earth-616)

Doctor Doom	When my men reported a crazy black man in the Fantastic Four's craft, I know it had to be you!
Luke Cage	Where's my money, honey?

—Hero for Hire Vol 1 9

Clea	Eyes of Oshtur!
Daimon Hellstrom	By the Hadean Chimes!
Bruce Banner	Great Scott!
Luke Cage	Sweet Christmas!

—Defenders Vol 1 24

Valkyrie	Mr. Cage -- STOP! Another blow could kill him!
Luke Cage	Now ain't that a coincidence? That's just what I was hopin'! A crud like him doesn't deserve to live.

—Defenders Vol 1 25

Hulk	Is fuzzy-hair coming too? Hulk is sorry about hitting little man!
Power Man	How can I turn down an offer like that?

—Defenders Vol 1 44

Iron Fist	What's going on, Power Man? I thought you were a ... hero?
Luke Cage	Maybe. And maybe it was all a dream... Like the dream I've been my own man all these years.

—Power Man Vol 1 48

Iron Fist	Luke-- The weakest spot ... Eight centimeters above the waist. Hit it with all you got!
Luke Cage	"Eight Centimeters?!" What a time for a lesson in the metric system!

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 53

Luke Cage	Man, with my strength and your moves, I'm gonna be the baddest dude this side a' Sonny Chiba
Iron Fist	But strength isn't what's essential if you want to master the martial arts. Stamina helps, but speed, grace, and coordination are what count. You have to discipline yourself

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 56

Iron Fist	Now remember, Luke, we don't know for sure that these people are involved, so we have to be polite
Cage	Don't worry, I'll be real nice!

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 57

Cage	You ain't taking no more chances. Soon as you can walk, I want you on a plane out of town.
Iron Fist	Thanks Luke... But no thanks. Don't be noble at your own expense. I'm not just your friend, I'm your partner. This is my fight, too.

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 64

Iron Fist	Are you sure this is such a good idea?
Cage	TRUST ME!

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 71

Master Khan	Power Man, Iron Fist... One day we shall meet again, and I will see you both suffer the torments of the damned
Cage	Big Deal.

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 75

Daniel Rand	... Maybe we can learn something from him. He is bound to know more than we do.
Luke Cage	Wouldn't be hard.

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 81

Cage	Nothin's gonna satisfy me as long as you're above ground and breathin'...
Sabretooth	To the Death then!

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 84

Iron Fist	He's an incredible man -- Moon Knight, I mean to have endured what he did.
Power Man	Yeah, gutsy dude for sure.

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 87

Iron Fist	Did you have to throw him so hard?
Cage	Yeah. I was mad.

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 89

Stoneface	You? Look Brother....
Cage	Man... Don't ever call me brother.

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 91

Lei-Kung	Cage! CAGE! Awake you lazy outworlder!
Luke Cage	Y'know... You coulda' used an alarm clock

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 1 120

Luke Cage	All right. But I call the shots, got it?
Iron Fist	Okay. But no killing. Right, Luke? Okay, Castle?
Punisher	!@#&*!

—Heroes for Hire Vol 1 9

Deadpool	Aw, don't go away mad! I'm learning to be a hero! Teach me Obi-Wan Rand! Show me the ways of the farce!
Luke Cage	I'm blaming you, Fist. Hammond hired this fool t'get back at you for not telling him about K'un Lun and now we all have to pay!
Deadpool	Luke! Luke! Trust your feelings, Luke! Don't be seduced by the dark side!

—Heroes for Hire Vol 1 10

Luke Cage	Friends to the end.
Danny Rand	Friends to the end.

—Heroes for Hire Vol 1 13

Daredevil	And what do you call this move, Luke?
Power Man	I call it Cage-Fu. Jump back and watch the man work!

—Marvel Knights Vol 1 13

Luke Cage	You want a mouthguard... Kitchen boy? Can't promise I won't... knock some teeth out... know you like to look good in court...
Daredevil	You Harlem tough guys... never did know when to shut up... and fight...

—Daredevil: Cage Match Vol 1 1

Luke Cage	You have been called.
Jessica Jones	The call is given.
Daredevil	But Captain America and I are hardly seeing eye to eye --
Luke Cage	This ain't his Avengers, this is my Avengers. ... Try it out. Don't say no.

—New Avengers Vol 2 16

Ms. Marvel	She killed Bucky!
Luke Cage	It ain't over.
Ms. Marvel	Look at our tower! Look at the city!
Luke Cage	It. Ain't. Over. We can use that thing. We can figure out how to go wherever she went and take the fight right into her face. We take the fight to her! We end this!

—Avengers Vol 4 17

Spider-Man	Just once, can we all get together and go to, like, I don't know, a movie or something?
Luke Cage	Tell you what: You get this wrapped up quick, I'll take you out after.
Spider-Man	Really?

—New Avengers Vol 2 17

Spider-Man	I'm angry. Norman Osborn is out there and it's my fault.
Luke Cage	Our fault.
Spider-Man	I like to take as much blame as I can whenever I can. Don't take that from me. It's the only joy I have.

—New Avengers Vol 2 19

Luke Cage	Check your aim, waitress!
Sofija	Don't be such a crybaby, Cage. You've got unbreakable skin.
Luke Cage	Doesn't mean it feels good.

—Black Panther: The Most Dangerous Man Alive! Vol 1 527

Luke Cage	Avengers... Whup his ass!
Spider-Man	Uh, is that the catchphrase now?
Wolverine	It is now.

—New Avengers Vol 2 20

Jessica Jones	So what happened to Adam?
Luke Cage	He... I...
Jessica Jones	Did you do your "I-don't-break" speech?
Luke Cage	... Part of it.
Jessica Jones	I love that one.

—Mighty Avengers Vol 2 6

Danny Rand	So, I'm confused -- you're not allowed to swear around Danielle, but Jessica can?
Luke Cage	Jessica can do whatever she wants. She's the boss.

—Power Man and Iron Fist Vol 3 3

Pei	Uh-oh…
Luke Cage	I got your back, kiddo.
Iron Fist	And I’ve got the follow-through, Luke.
Luke Cage	We always were a solid tag-team, Danny!
Iron Fist	We still are!
Pei	Like me and Gork!