Luke Cage CRAM! – Everything You Need To Know For The Defenders

Of all of Marvel‘s Netflix heroes, Luke Cage has had one of the most interesting and surreal journey’s. Now you can get all caught up on it before The Defenders hits the small screen.

Luke Cage has some a long way since fans first met him in Jessica Jones, and were rewarded with plenty of new character development when his solo series launched to widespread acclaim. The character probably made the biggest evolution of the Defenders, and if you haven’t had the chance to see it for yourself or finish it, ComicBook.com is here to help you out.

Luke Cage is a vital part of The Defenders, and you’ll learn more about his past, his relationships, and how he becomes the hero fans meet at the beginning of the show. Plenty of other characters from Luke Cage will also be showing up in The Defenders, so you won’t get near the enjoyment out of this Marvel Netflix dream team if you aren’t up to speed.

Fans of Claire Temple (Rosario Dawson) will also want to pay attention, as the Marvel television staple has made an appearance in each of the Marvel Netflix shows. Still, her time in Luke Cage is substantial, and fans won’t want to miss her continued evolution, especially since she is primed for a big part in Defenders as well.

So sit back, load up the swear jar, and relax as ComicBook.com gives you the rundown on Luke Cage. You’ll thank us when The Defenders hits Netflix next Friday.

Luke Cage holds an 87.55 on ComicBook.com’s composite ranking.