Auctions: comic books in 'Marvel Legacy Numbering: Master of Kung Fu'

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2067567005

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 66 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401001

China Seas Saga. Part 5 of 7. "Two Rivers!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Jim Craig, Mike Zeck, and M. Hands. Shang Chi finds himself in mortal combat with the deadly pirate Kogar. Meanwhile, the plot behind the mysterious crates thickens. Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 69 CGC 9.8

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Label #4427511025

"Stairway to Rage!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and John Tartag. In the tradition of Bruce Lee's classic "Game of Death," Shang Chi battles his way through three challenges only to come face-to-face with the deadly Skull Crusher. They battle for the fate of the beautiful Juliette who has a surprising revelation of her own. No one saw this shocking ending coming. Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 70 CGC 9.6

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Label #4427511024

"Home to Die!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Pat Broderick and John Tartag. Can even the Master of Kung Fu survive the death traps of Murder Mansion? Maybe with a little help from master-spy Black Jack Tarr. Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 71 CGC 9.8

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Label #4427511023

"Nighttimes!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Bruce D. Shang Chi reflects on the recent events of his life, namely his epic adventure on the China Seas and Juliette's ultimate revelation that she's fallen in love with one of his deadliest enemies. However, the beautiful Leiko has provided the stability he's needed to get on with his life. The two young lovers begin their life anew. Then, as if on cue, their past comes crashing through the door. Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 73 CGC 9.8

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Label #4400986025

"Prisoners to the Crown!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck. Shang Chi and company return to the malevolently mutated Mordillo Isle. Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 74 CGC 9.6

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Label #4400986024

"Bynocki Triumphant!" Part 3 of 4. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Bruce Patterson. Though their master is since dead, the mischievous creations of Mordillo Island live on. Now, Shang Chi and his erstwhile adversary, Shock-Wave, must fight side-by-side to survive their experience here. Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 80 CGC 9.6

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Label #4416401009

"The Pride of Leopards!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. A conspiracy involving Shang Chi's sister sends him on a collision course with the always dangerous Leopard Men. Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 94 CGC 9.6

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Label #4427612020

"Agent Syn's Nightmare!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. Agent Syn has been engineered and done nothing but train in order to defeat one opponent, the Master of Kung Fu. But he will soon learn Shang Chi was not giving that title, he earned it. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 112 CGC 9.6

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Label #4427511011

"Commit and Destroy!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Rick Magyer and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Gene Day. Games are meant to played. Even games comprised of deceit and death. The game board is Toronto and the opponents are unknown. And, Shang Chi shall play this game. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 113 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511010

"Learn and Burn!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Rick Magyer and Alan Kupperberg. Cover by Gene Day. The Master of Kung Fu's cloak and dagger adventure in Toronto concludes and switches gears as the cast heads off to Africa. Can Shang Chi keep the diamonds from falling into the wrong hands, namely his sister's. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 114 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511009

"A Fantasy of the Autumn Moon!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Cover by Gene Day. In this haunting tale of kung fu and revenge, Fu Manchu has sent his deadliest assassin to murder a blind man's wife. Shang Chi finds himself in the fight of his life as his armored foe seems to be able to give as good as he gets. And the reader is treated to one of the most fantastic martial arts duels in comic book history. NOTE: Hands down my favorite issue of this series. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 118 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511005

Special Giant-Sized Issue. "Flesh of my Flesh!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. In order to create the Elixir Vitae, his serum for immortality, Fu Manchu must obtain the blood of his hated son, Shang Chi. The Master of Kung Fu has come to Honan for the final confrontation with his father. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 119 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511006

"Brynocki's Marauders!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mark Silvestri and Kevin Dzubin. Once again the strange robotic creatures of Mordillo Island return to plague Shang Chi and his friends. Can they survive the surprise attack of these relentless killing machines. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 120 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4427612005

"Dweller by the Dark Stream!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Cover by Gene Day. Shang Chi and his CIA friend, Rufus Carter embark on one of the strangest kung fu adventures as they attempt to prevent the buried treasure of an angry ghost from being disturbed. Cover price $0.60.