Kitty: Okay, everyone! Since the Polar Bear has lost the Smackdown to the Hornet, he's gonna be unmasked and sent back to his universe. Now, this one was kinda tricky, but let's hear the panel's first impression guesses on him, shall we? TUFF Troopers, if you please.

*The TUFF Troopers head down into the underground vault, and retrieve the first impression guesses for the Polar Bear. They return to the stage, and they deliver them to Kitty as she reads them off.*

Kitty: Now, the first impression guesses are as follows.

Terry's first impression guess: Iron Fist from Marvel comics.
Cadence's first impression guess: Frozone from "The Incredibles."
Fred's first impression guess: Avatar Aang from "Avatar: The Last Airbender."
Isabelle's first impression guess: The Incredible Hulk from Marvel comics.

Kitty: Well, that about covers the first impression guesses. Let's find out who the Polar Bear is, as we...

Everyone: TAKE IT OFF! TAKE IT OFF! TAKE IT OFF! TAKE IT OFF!

Polar Bear: (removing his mask, revealing himself to be Luke Cage)

Kitty: I don't believe it! It's Luke Cage from Marvel comics!!!

Terry, Cadence, Fred, and Isabelle: WHAT?!?

Fred: ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!? LUKE CAGE?!?

Luke: Ha-ha! Fooled you fools, didn't I? ;P

Cadence: You certainly did!

Kitty: Luke Cage, aka Carl Lucas, is a lesser-known Marvel comics superhero who made his debut in Luke Cage, Hero for Hire #1 in 1972. It was there that he went by the name "Power Man," and wore a period-appropriate, yet very stylish, costume that consisted of a silver headband, blue jeans, a chain belt, and a yellow shirt.

Luke: Yeah. I looked like a dang fool back then, didn't I? XD

Fred: Hey! I was around in the 70s! You looked better than me, I can tell ya THAT much!

Kitty: Anyway, Luke actually got his amazing powers after being sent to prison for a crime he didn't commit by his former buddy Shades, and underwent various experimentations to make his skin bulletproof and gave him insane fighting abilities. Ever since, he busted out, and decided to make a living as a superhero, offering his superpowered skills to anyone who's willing to pay. That's where he met his buddy, the Iron Fist, and together they formed the "Heroes for Hire," a team of lesser-known and street-level Marvel superheroes who defend New York from villains like the U-Foes, Cottonmouth, and even Dr. Doom on occassion. He even joined the Defenders at one time under the leadership of Dr. Strange, too.

Cadence: Wow! That's quite a resume you got there, Mr. Cage!

Luke: Thanks, Cadence. But, for some strange reason, I was never as popular as guys like Spider-Man, Captain America, Wolverine, or Iron Man. Heck, I even joined the New Avengers alongside those guys, too!

Terry: Wasn't Spider-Woman in that group, too?

Luke: Yeah, she was! It ain't easy tryin' to make a name for yourself when you're overshadowed by more popular superpowered bros. ^^;

Isabelle: Well, I think you were spectacular here, Mr. Cage. Who would've thought that you were actually very good at singing?

Luke: Thanks, Isabelle. I wanted to try something that I'm sure nobody would expect. It's a shame that I lost to the Hornet, whoever she is. 'Cause I got a few songs left in me.

Fred: Well, the songs you DID give us were pretty great! Maybe you've found yourself a second calling.

Luke: (thinking it over) Y'know, maybe I can get the Heroes for Hire together, and we can form an Accapella group. Whaddaya say?

Kitty: Now now! One miracle at a time, Luke! Well, that about does it for Round 1 of the Face-Off! Tune in next week for Round 2, where we will pit Panther against Jester, as well as Rat against Cactus! But, for now, let's hear it for the artist formerly known as the Polar Bear, Luke Cage! (gives Luke a microphone)

Luke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EnPHiXmhXs

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