As seen above, it’s a ridiculous look and one that would never fly for a hero introduced in the 21st century – but Marvel Studio’s new Netflix series Luke Cage has done an honestly great job bringing back and paying tribute to the original costume.
Luke Cage is a perfect example of this.
Superhero costumes have smartly evolved in comics over the years, with modern trends often creating looks for characters that are completely different than the get-ups they started with.
While most Marvel readers nowadays recognize him wearing a simple yellow T-shirt and jeans, he was introduced as a pure product of the 1970s, his ensemble including a chest-exposing long-sleeve shirt, a hefty chain for a belt, and silver gauntlets and a headpiece that tied it all together.