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Charlemagne (1994) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B9A632-001

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Cover by Adam Pollina. Fire Will Come..., script by Jim Shooter (plot), Philip Nutman (plot); Adam Pollina (plot), Deborah Purcell (plot), and D. G. Chichester (plot, script), pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Mike Witherby; In 1973 a young boy named Charles Smith decides to find his older brother who is serving in Vietnam and who has been reported as KIA; He makes the journey alone and finds his brother alive in a Vietnamese Village; American Soldiers attack killing the older Smith and leaving young Charles in a Coma. 52 pgs., full color. $3.25. Cover price $3.25.

Charlemagne (1994) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scratch on back of case

Label #19-2B9A632-003

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Cover pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Mike Witherby. The Dance of Eternity, script by D. G. Chichester, pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Mike Witherby; Charlemagne is sought out by War Dancer who explains that Charlemagne received his powers to defend his reality from the War Dancer himself; They then face off in ritual combat. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Dragon Ball Z Part 1 (1998) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416265010

1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. As seen on the hit animated TV series! Printed right to left like authentic Japanese manga! Young Goku has grown up, and his years of training have made him one of Earth's ultimate warriors, if not the ultimate warrior. But the stakes are increasing as ever deadlier threats appear, including a super-powerful race from outer space that lives for the thrill of combat. Now Goku and his friends must put their very lives on the line in the utmost test of martial arts skill! Dragon Ball Z is pure action adrenaline, with battles of literally earth-shaking proportions! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 14 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-3BB47DB-005

1st appearance of Sabretooth - next appearance is in Power Man and Iron Fist # 66. "Snowfire!" Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum, and Al Milgrom. Lost and wounded somewhere in the Canadian wilderness, Iron Fist must summon all his energy and skills to survive an encounter with the deadly man called Sabretooth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 15 VG 4.0

Final issue. 1st appearance of Bush Master. "Enter the X-Men!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum. Danny arrives at Misty Knight's apartment to find his friend missing However, this apartment also belongs to one Jean Grey, and a misunderstanding has Iron Fist in pitch battle against the Uncanny X-Men. Meanwhile, Misty Knight is deep undercover infiltrating the organization of none other than Bush Master (Power Man's erstwhile foe)! The subplot of the dragon branded bruiser that has ambushed Iron Fist is wrapped up in Marvel Team-up #63-64, and Iron Fist's further adventures continues in Power Man and Iron Fist #48. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 15 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4384438005

First 25-cent cover price. Origin and first appearance of Iron Fist in The Fury of Iron Fist!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano; Iron Fist passes the final tests in his K'un-Lun training and is granted the privilege of immortality if he so chooses; During his final battle with the robot Shu-Hu, Danny remembers how his father was killed by Meachum and his mother gave her life to save his as the Rand family searched for the fabled city of K'un-Lun. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 94 (Electro by Steve Ditko). Text article explaining price hike to 25 cents for Marvel's 36-page comics, followed by short editorial by Roy Thomas detailing genesis of Iron Fist. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 84 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416374014

"Catch A Falling Hero" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Shang-Chi, Nick Fury, and the Black Widow. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Steve Leialoha (finishes). Cover by Steve Leialoha. Finally, the Viper stands revealed as the mastermind behind the plot to destroy the Black Widow! But the anarchist has her eyes set on a bigger target after commandeering the giant SHIELD Heli-carrier! Meanwhile, Nick Fury recruits the Master of Kung Fu to help him stop the Viper's evil plans. And as the massive airship drifts towards the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C.; Spider-Man, the Black Widow, Nick Fury, and Shang-Chi launch their airborne assault on the Heli-carrier! But be careful...Boomerang, the Viper, and the Silver Samurai are waiting inside! Flashback cameo by Nomad (aka Steve Rogers) to recap the Viper's prior appearance in Captain America 182. 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 18 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #1975536006

"Attack!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Al Milgrom. Shang Chi comes face-to-face with his diabolical father, Fu Manchu. But can even the Master of Kung Fu defeat his father's super-henchman with his hands tied behind his back? Includes Marvel Value Stamp series A # 62 (The Plunderer). Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 34 CGC 7.0 Double Cover

Paper: Off white to white

Double Cover: 1st cover 7.5, interior cover 8.0. (typo on CGC label)

Label #4388865006

"Cyclone at the Center of a Madman's Crown!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Dan Adkins. Leiko Wu (second appearance) has been kidnaped by a madman. Now, Shang Chi and Reston must make a daring attempt to rescue her from an island where simple children's toys become deadly instruments of death. Letter to the editor from Eclipse Comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twins of Evil!" Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 64 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401003

China Seas Saga. Part 3 of 7. "Black Knights!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck. Cover by Paul Gulacy. Can even the Master of Kung Fu stand alone against the combined assault of Pavane, Skull-Crusher, and the mysterious Kogar? Plus, is fair Juliette still alive? Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 65 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401002

China Seas Saga. Part 4 of 7. "Black Knights!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Jim Craig and John Tartag. Shang Chi fights for his life against the combined might of the femme fatale Pavane and the dangerous Skull Crusher. Plus, Shang Chi's past intersects with this present. Cover price $0.35.

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) 73 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

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

Paper: White

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) 75 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401013

"Shattered Growns!" Part 4 of 4. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Bruce Patterson. Can Shang Chi, Leiko, Black Jack Tarr, and Shock-Wave survive long enough against the deadly automations of Mordillo Island to find a means of escape? NOTE: The peculiar denizens of this strange island return again to harass Rom the Spaceknight in Rom #47. Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 77 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401012

1st appearance of Zaran. "Weapons!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. Introducing Zaran the Weapons Master, and just might be the deadliest adversary Shang Chi has ever faced. Get ready for one of the most spectacular martial arts throw-downs ever put on paper. Includes a letter from future comics great Kurt Busiek. Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 78 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401011

"Tread the Night Softly!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Al Gordon. Cover by Mike Zeck. With the woman he loves severely injured, Shang Chi now stalks the one responsible. But can even the Master of Kung Fu overcome the fighting prowess of Zaran the Weapons Master? Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 79 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4416401010

"To Sleep...This Side of Death!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. This is it, the final confrontation between Shang Chi and Zaran the Weapons Master. But sickness ravaging his body, can the Master of Kung Fu muster the strength in order to defeat his foe and save his friends from certain death? Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 80 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

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) 81 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4416401008

"Breathless!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. It's martial arts mayhem and spy action/adventure at its best when Shang Chi and his friends race desperately to obtain an information packet before the deadly Leopard Men do. Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 82 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401007

"Like a God Weeping Fire!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Fooled again, Shang Chi attempts to pick up the trail of his sinister father, Fu Manchu. But first, he'll have to fend off an attack by the always dangerous jaguar Men. Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 83 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4416401006

Warriors of the Golden Dawn. Part 1. "The Phoenix and the Snake!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Shang Chi's sinister father, Fu Manchu, has returned from the grave and the diabolical mastermind has united the deadliest killers in the world into the Order of the Golden Dawn. Can even the Master of Kung Fu stand against an army of assassins? Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 84 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401005

Warriors of the Golden Dawn. Part 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Shang Chi and Tarr venture into the South American jungle in search of Chi's sinister father Fu Manchu. What they find instead is a cadre of deadly Jaguar Men. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 85 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401004

Warriors of the Golden Dawn. Part 3. "The Ram and the Dove!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. With alligators at their back and deadly Jaguar Men in front of them, Shang Chi and Tarr may have finally bitten off more than they can chew. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 96 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4416401025

"Carter's Super Midnight!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. Introducing Rufus Carter, the newest Marvel Martial Arts Sensation! When Shang Chi and Leiko attend a kickboxing championship fight Chi meets Rufus"Super Midnight" Carter, the European Kickboxing Champion. The Master of Kung Fu soon learns there's more to his new friend than meets the eye. Featuring a 1-page Hostess Fruit-Pies ad starring Captain America and Nick Fury. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 97 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4416401024

"Games of Death and Deceit!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. As Shang Chi meditates and ponders the events in his recent past, he wonders if he has lost his way. Plus, a dinner party is assaulted by a gang of armed thieves. Unfortunately for the bad guys the Master of Kung Fu is in attendance. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 98 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4416401023

"The Journey as Goal!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. The martial arts master known as the Shadow-Slasher is out to prove he is the best . In order to be the best, you must beat the best. And, everybody knows Shang Chi is the Master of Kung Fu. It's a classic martial arts showdown in the ole Kung Fu Theater style. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 99 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401022

"Bitter Harvest!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. When karate champion and ex-C.I.A. Agent Rufus Carter shows up to the doorstep of Stormhaven Castle wounded Shang Chi decides it's time for him to help. Can these two masters defeat a crew of pirates and stop a runaway cruiser in time before it blows up the docks? Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 100 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401018

Special Giant-Sized 100th Issue. "Red of Fang and Claw, All Love Lost!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. The Stalker of Whitechapel has returned, and Leiko must face her greatest peril. Shang Chi's malevolent father's past comes back to haunt him yet again. When your father is Fu Manchu, trouble is always sure to find you. 48 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 101 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401021

"Not Smoke, Nor Beads, Nor Blood!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. After stumbling upon an assassination attempt, Shang Chi is set on an adventure that brings him into direct conflict with the Yakuza. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 102 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401020

"A Vision of Winter in Spring!" Story by Peter Gillis. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi has been sent to Provence in the south of France to recuperate, but where the Master of Kung Fu treks...trouble is sure to follow. Chi meets a beautiful young woman harboring a deadly secret. This issue includes a 4-page gallery of Kung Fu featuring art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 103 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401019

"A City Asea!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi and Tarr find mystery and intrigue among the boat-dwellers in the Harbor of Hing Kong. You don't want to miss the surprise ending to this one. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 104 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401017

"Fight without Reason!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi comes face-to-face with the one man he has never truly defeated, Shen Kuei, the man called Cat. In the wake of last issue, Chi finds his rival in the arms of Leiko Wu, the woman he loves. Now, these two Masters of Kung Fu must engage in a martial arts battle to rival all others. For honor, for love. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 105 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4416401016

"The Razor Fist Connection!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. The assassin known as Razor Fist has come for Pavane. Can Shang Chi and Leiko save the feline vixen or will they have to fight Pavane too? Plus, a revelation about Razor Fist that will shock you. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 106 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401015

"The Assassin Master!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day and Armando Gil. Shang Chi tracks down the third Razor Fist, but he also comes face-to-face with the Velcro the Master of Assassins. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 108 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4416401014

"Chameleons!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi takes the job of bodyguard, but what happens when the person he's guarding from danger turns out to be The danger. It's a tale of spies, intrigue, and misleads. Cover price $0.60.

Mortal Kombat U.S. Special Forces (1995) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4393364001

From the million-selling video games comes Mortal Kombat: the awesome American fighting team! Agents Sonya Blade and Jackson "Jax" Briggs battle for justice against the dreaded Black Dragon, one of the most powerful underground crime organizations in the world. Written by Mark Paniccia. Art by Patrick Rolo and Abraham Madison. Plus, Kano in the back-up story "Breakout," leading into the newest Mortal Kombat series, Battlewave. Written by Charles Marshall. Art by Patrick Rolo and Richard Emond. And if that's not enough, there are previews of the new Mortal Kombat series! 40 pages. Cover price $3.50.

Ninjak (1994 1st Series) 22 CBCS 9.8 SS

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Mike Manley on 09/02/2016.

Label #16-4721F4D-002

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Cover art by Mike Manley. Shanghai, China, script by Jorge Gonzalez, pencils by Luke Ross, inks by Paul Autio; Ninjak confronts a man who wants to exact vengeance on Japan. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Rai (1992) 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Glossy" Version

Label #2039666010

Origin and 1st full app of new Rai (Rising Spirit). Partial Origin and 1st full app of Bloodshot (1st cameo appearance occurred in Eternal Warrior #4). This issue does not have a card (coupon). In a tale that spans over 2000 years, a Geomancer tells the story of the blood of heroes and how it changed the course of history in "The Blood of Heroes." Plot by Jim Shooter, David Lapham, Bob Layton & Jon Hartz. Script by Layton, pencils by Lapham, inks by Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

Rai (1992) 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

"Matte" version. Severe inner well scuff(s).

Label #1360079010

Origin and 1st full app of new Rai (Rising Spirit). Partial Origin and 1st full app of Bloodshot (1st cameo appearance occurred in Eternal Warrior #4). This issue does not have a card (coupon). In a tale that spans over 2000 years, a Geomancer tells the story of the blood of heroes and how it changed the course of history in "The Blood of Heroes." Plot by Jim Shooter, David Lapham, Bob Layton & Jon Hartz. Script by Layton, pencils by Lapham, inks by Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

Rai (1992) 8 CBCS 9.8 SS Bob Layton

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Bob Layton on 11/19/2016.

Label #16-4325678-007

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This issue does not have a card (coupon). This special story which focuses on the awful consequences of the Unity war to the world of 4001, is the foundation of the new Rai series and a unique event in comics history. "Vengeance for the Dead" is written by David Michelinie, with art by Peter Grau and Kathryn Bolinger. Characters: Icespike; Kazuyo Nakadai; Koji; Makiko Minashi; President Isao Seko; Rentaro Nakadai; Rokkie; Takashi Nakadai. Cover price $2.25.

Raphael (1985 Mirage Studio) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1REP CGC 9.0 Eastman Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4043111010

2nd printing (Full Color Cover) - New wraparound cover and 8 new pages of art. Cover price $1.50.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Extra staple holes.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Coming of a Dragon! starring Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter (1st appearance), O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (intro, later becomes the Bronze Tiger), script by Jim Dennis, art by Leopoldo Duranona; martial arts action based on the novel, Dragon's Fists. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 1 CBCS 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-47F5AB7-008

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Coming of a Dragon! starring Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter (1st appearance), O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (intro, later becomes the Bronze Tiger), script by Jim Dennis, art by Leopoldo Duranona; martial arts action based on the novel, Dragon's Fists. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 13 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4366598016

"To Catch an Assassin!" Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Ric Estrada. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children, #8" (pencils by Curt Swan?). Ernie Chan (as "Ernie Chua")/Vince Colletta cover. Cover price $0.30.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 16 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4366598018

Cover art by Al Milgrom. The Doom Seer starring Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter, O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner, Lady Shiva, Ojo, Luke Lewis, and The Blades-Men, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Ric Estrada; Richard Dragon battles The Doom Seer in the cold northern tundra. 32 pgs. $0.35. 1st appearance of Professor Ojo. Cover price $0.35.

Shi Senryaku (1995) 1A CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2B0472B-042

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Cover variant edition with title logo on cover. Cover price $2.95.

Shi vs. Tomoe (1996) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2B0472B-041

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Chromium cover Cover price $3.95.

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.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-3BB47DB-013

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.