MARVEL COMICS: Marvel Cinematic Universe bio Luke Cage (Power Man)

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TV BIO: Jessica Jones
Mike Colter portrays Luke Cage in Jessica Jones, which is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In the show, he is introduced as the mysterious owner of a bar in Hell's Kitchen, who is revealed to have superhuman abilities. His past is kept vague, though he indicates that his powers are the result of some sort of experimentation, and it is implied that he may be a fugitive from the law. He is also a widower, as his wife, Reva, was apparently killed in a bus accident a year prior to the start of the series.

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He begins a romantic relationship with Jessica Jones after finding a kindred spirit in her, though she is conflicted since she knows the truth about what happened to his wife. After Luke nearly kills the bus driver he believes responsible for the accident, Jessica is forced to reveal that she actually killed Reva while under the control of Kilgrave. This news causes their relationship to end, with Luke telling Jessica that she's a piece of shit for deceiving him.

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He returns in the final two episodes of the series, where he tries to help Jessica track down Kilgrave. Though it initially seems like he has forgiven her, it later turns out that he was actually under Kilgrave's control the entire time. A brutal fight ensues, and Jessica manages to save her own life after knocking out Luke with a shotgun blast to the face. He is later revived by Claire Temple, and goes back on the run again without saying goodbye to Jessica.