Every believer will eventually face a furnace moment. Not necessarily a literal fire, but a test so heated that it forces you to choose: Will I bow or will I stand?

Born in the pages of 1970s comics during the Blaxploitation era, Luke Cage's journey from prisoner to protector reshaped what a superhero could be—an everyday man who rose above injustice to become an icon. Today, we dive deep into his history, legacy, and lasting impact on comics and culture.