As a domain expert in comic book lore, I can tell you that Luke Cage's acquisition of superpowers is a well-documented event in the Marvel Universe. His powers were the result of a scientific experiment gone awry. Here's the step-by-step account:


1. Subject of Experiment: Luke Cage, originally Carl Lucas, was a man with a troubled past who was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned.

2. The Experiment: To escape his life sentence, he volunteered for a prison experiment called "Operation: Rebirth," which was intended to replicate the Super-Soldier Serum that created Captain America.

3. Unexpected Side Effects: The experiment was sabotaged, leading to unanticipated side effects that granted him superhuman strength, unbreakable skin, and enhanced agility.

4. Escape and New Identity: After gaining his powers, Luke escaped from prison and adopted the superhero persona "Luke Cage."

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Powers and abilities. Luke Cage possesses superhuman strength and stamina, and has extremely-dense skin and muscle tissue, which render him highly resistant to physical injury. ... He owns a jacket that is as durable as his skin, having been exposed to the "Power Man" treatment during his second exposure.read more >>