Luke Cage, the Hero for Hire, finds himself up against a deadly new foe — the brutal mercenary known as Mace. When Cage bursts into action to stop a heavily armed assault, he faces a coordinated strike that tests even his bulletproof skin. Mace, armed with a spiked ball weapon and a personal grudge, orchestrates a trap that threatens Cage and everyone around him. In a clash of brute strength versus cunning tactics, Luke must fight through waves of gunfire and muscle to confront Mace head-on. This issue delivers classic street-level superhero action in the heart of New York City.