Wilson/Janson--Luke Cage, Power Man #23 Cover (1975)

Male bondage has it's place... but not in a Planned Community! Oh... the humanity!!!!

Yes definitely a provocative cover saying a lot in a single image.  Cheers on this find!

Nice addition, Bill!

Pure power even in a tough spot, resplendent art!

Powerful imagery.

Powerful pick up! Love this one!

I love this piece on a lot of levels... Well Done Bill! 

I've been re-reading Power Man this week. This is one of my favorite covers! Great grab!

Classic stuff for sure!  It's crazy that this story would probably hit just as hard today...50 years later.  

Is this a planned S&M community? Kinky. 

And not to mention the fact that they gave him a chain for a belt. Great addition! I love these 70's covers. 

Fun cover. I wonder if the nods to Byrne come from Wilson, Janson or both :)

Powerful image . Great ! 

Wow! What a great classic cover!

Man, I wish we could attach pictures to comments because I would've attched a photo of my booth at the 2001 San Diego Comic Con with this cover on the wall! Awesome!

Striking cover and a great match of penciller with inker! Janson adds a grittiness to Wilson's pencils that isn't always there when he's inked by a Sinnott or a Chic Stone. They're a great art team for a character like Luke Cage. 

It speaks to the issue of the day and a divided country no matter which side of the fence you are on.  Very clever of the writers to put these progressive themes into their work as society was evolving after a volitile 1960's.  Luke is almost in a Christ pose to nail down that inhumane policies come at the cost of our souls.  

Great cover !

Superb Power Man cover!

I hope you don’t take this the wrong way, but your gallery has become so predictable to me. And I actually love that about it. I know your collection also features many excellent contemporary examples, but I always know that it’s just a matter of time until you procure another exciting Silver or Bronze Age gem that takes me back to the wonderful comic reading days of my youth. This is a perfect example. I remember this image and this cover so well. Of course back then I didn’t have a full understanding of exactly what an inker did, or even what a genius Klaus Janson was (and is). But even without that understanding, I knew I was looking at something very special. It’s not at all surprising to me that it is now a part of your magnificent collection. Which I guess brings us back to that whole predictability thing. So thanks for being so predictable. I know I can always count on you to remind me what the thrill of collecting is all about. And thanks for reminding me what it feels like to be young. In heart and mind, if not in body. I’m just going to bask in that for a while, and continue to enjoy your new piece (at least until I have to stand up and hear my bones creak, LOL). 

Ron Wilson is a greatly underrated artist, and this period of Janson's artistic development is among my favorites... it's almost like he inked fine feathery details a while, then defiantly turned the brush from the tip to the belly and laid in big juicy edges and spotted blacks with complete fearlessness.

Another dynamic cover added to a legendary collection! Congrats!

Another high quality acquisition for you!  Congrats!!!

great classic cover, congrats!

Great cover, definitely a powerful image. Congrats on pick this up.

Love it!  Ron Wilson is an under appreciated hero!

Oh yeah this one give you some vibes.  Cage caged to fence, but a cage.  You gotta love his expression, and know that when you open up to the book, Luke's gonna get his IN, even with the tight spot he's in.  I mean he just won't allow this to persist.  I agree regarding his uniqueness in the MU and this one exhibits that nicely.  Congrats, Bill!

This is Ron Wilson at the peak of his powers.  The expression on Cage's face, the powerful layout and the amazing inking by Klaus all combine for a great cover.  Congratulations! 

Wow what a powerful and, yeah, quite a daring cover image.  Luke Cage is such an interesting character for all the reasons you mentioned, and as shown by this cover, even as a superhero his life is no bed of roses.  But even in this dire and belittling situation, his massive power and force of will is shown beautifully, and you just know that it won't be long before he busts out, and there will be HELL to pay!

Oh, and to add my two cents to Eric DLS's comment, I also agree that your collection is predictable/consistent in that whatever you post, I know I will feel like I'm strolling along the halls of a museum displaying the highest quality vintage and modern pieces.  Thank you for that :-)  

Those bronze age covers are pure gold, and you keep digging them at an alrming rate. hat down !

ive always loved this cover. In my opinion one of the best in the whole run.  it's such a powerful image, i love it.

Solid cover by the masters - Congrats !!!

Very cool Wilson/Janson Power Man cover, congrats!

Boy he looks angry! I wouldn't want to be those guards once Luke gets free. Wonderful Luke Cage example!

Well Bill , our last post are Chained covers ! Another great cover to your vast collection ! Klaus inks are fantastic  ! Congrats 

Relevant then and relavant now.  Disturbing and powerful.

Love this era for the title. Great pickup. 

Luke Cage's face indicates fear. His fists indicate defiance. No wonder he got his own book !!!

Powerful work here. Kudos indeed to Marvel for publishing and to you for acquiring this striking cover. 

GREAT Dramatic Image!!----NEAT Stuff!!

Classic, boundary breaking cover! 

Powerful and masterfully crafted image, very representative of this unique character!

I love that bronze age covers that bring us back to that time.where Marvel was inclouding in its universe the social situation in US. I love all those stories on different runs (ASM, CAP; or this one), Superb (as usual) and POWERful cover.

Always liked this cover! Nice.

Sweet!

Amazing find, Bill!  Luke Cage doesn't get the love he deserves.  I thought out of all the series on Netflix, Cage was by far, the best.  This is a masterpiece!!

Every time you surprise us with a new masterpiece,
I'm not a fan of Luke Cage, but here he fully expresses a great problem that sooner or later humanity will have to eradicate, hopefully as soon as possible :)

Great Bill

It is for this very reason why I stopped wearing my chain belt. I still rock my torn spandex pants, v-cut yellow shirt and yellow boots though. 

Sweet Christmas!  This is a powerful (no pun intended) cover!

Powerful cover indeed! Crazy design on this one, congrats! 

Phenomenal cover of Cage.  

Powerful image on display here, from the chained pose to the security guards in the foreground and the protestors in the background (inside the fence, oddly enough).  Interesting to see the statements that artists were making on covers back then.  Thanks for sharing!

Provocative is exactly the right word - along with powerful and thought-provoking. An historic cover, congrats Bill!

Great electrifying cover! Ron Wilson's powerful pencils are suitably enhanced by Klaus Janson's thick and subtle inks. Message eloquent and clearly delivered! 

GReat cover - love Ron Wilson during this period. Congrats on another terrific addition to your impressive gallery!

Looks like Luke is fence decoration in Security City. A badly placed one as he could easily kick you as you stooped to get under him. Theres also the matter about how the Hell such puny chains are holding him? Looks like there are power, as well as social issues, for our hero to contend with..

Cool piece with some Kirby like posing!

Awesome classic example- great add!

And he scores again. Sweet cover, Bill!

Memorable cover with an image of Power Man that might get you cancelled today but at the time was somewhat acceptable.  It is great that so many of these Bronze age covers survived the years and you have certainly done a great job of bringing them together in your collection.   

Wow!! Awesome cover!! Cool!!

The Pure and Iconic Cage!!!!....Congrats!!!

When art makes you uncomfortable, you know it's doing its job. 

Great cover! I miss this style of cover that makes you want to buy it and see how Luke Cage will get out of the situation he is in.

Another killer, Bill (and speaking of Cage, I hope you had a sweet Christmas! :) ).  The look of horror on Luke's face here - helplessly strung up as a trophy in front of a gated community where you know he's unwelcome - is chilling.  Another terrific add to your astonishing collection, Bill!  Congrats!

The cover makes a statement and does it very well.  Congrats!

Amazing Cover!!!

A great design, and lovely, gritty Janson inks - a cover I remember well from the time. Nice piece.