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Cage! #3 (2016)

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by Comic Books Library August 05, 2025
Cage! #3 (2016)


Cage! #3 (2016) – Comic Overview

🧬 Genre

Action • Blaxploitation • Superhero • Retro Comedy • Adventure

🩾‍♂️ Main Characters

  • Luke Cage – The unbreakable hero for hire with street smarts and serious muscle.

  • Misty Knight – Former NYPD cop turned bionic-armed warrior and Cage's ally.

  • Iron Fist – Master of mystical martial arts and Cage’s long-time friend.

  • Various Guest Stars – Including unique villains and bizarre creatures from the Island of No Return.

✍️ Writer

Genndy Tartakovsky – The visionary creator behind Samurai Jack and Dexter’s Laboratory, Tartakovsky infuses the comic with his signature animated energy and 1970s flair.

🎹 Artist

Genndy Tartakovsky – Also handling the artwork, he brings a vibrant, cartoon-styled dynamic to the pages, emphasizing exaggerated action, expressive characters, and retro-chic aesthetics.

🧑‍đŸ’Œ Editor Details

  • Editor-in-Chief: Axel Alonso

  • Assistant Editor: Kathleen Wisneski

  • Editor: Chris Robinson

🏱 Publisher and Brand

Marvel Comics under its Maximal Style Retro Line – a tribute to the classic comic book aesthetics with a modern twist.

📆 Release Year

2016

📖 Brief Plot Summary

Luke Cage finds himself stranded on the ominously named Island of No Return alongside Misty Knight and Iron Fist, only to face a host of bizarre, anthropomorphic beasts with sinister intentions. With no time to waste, the trio must band together using their unique skills to survive the island's challenges and uncover the mystery behind their imprisonment. The comic pulses with humor, throwback vibes, and unapologetic action sequences. đŸ”„đŸŒŽđŸŸ

đŸ§© Notable Arcs or Storylines

  • Island of No Return Saga – A surreal arc filled with mutated creatures, absurd humor, and exaggerated action that pays homage to 1970s action cinema and Saturday morning cartoons.

🧠 Fan Theories or Interpretations

Some fans interpret the exaggerated style and dreamlike battles as a metaphorical journey through Cage's subconscious—where every beast represents a past trauma or societal archetype. Others see it as a satirical take on Bronze Age comic tropes, using absurdity to comment on how far superhero storytelling has evolved—or regressed.

⭐ Review Summary

Cage! #3 is a visually striking and offbeat ride that mixes slapstick comedy with punch-packed action. Tartakovsky’s art style is unapologetically animated, offering a refreshing break from modern hyperrealism. The story, though light on complexity, thrives in its sheer entertainment value. Cage’s charisma, Misty’s grit, and Iron Fist’s calm form an electric trio in a surreal setting that feels like an acid-washed Saturday cartoon. Fans of retro comics and action parodies will have a blast! đŸŽšđŸ’ŁđŸ•¶️

🟹 Final Verdict: A stylish, wild adventure with old-school cool and animated soul!


Comic Resource / Read Online (External Source)

Cage! #3 (2016)
Language : English