James Larner

James Larner is a supporting character in the world of Shang-Chi, operating within the espionage-tinged circles surrounding figures like Black Jack Tarr, Clive Reston, and Leiko Wu — the shadowy network of agents and allies that defined Marvel's Master of Kung Fu.

A creature of the shadowy Bronze Age Marvel universe, James Larner stepped onto the page in 1976 courtesy of the legendary creative team of Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy — the very duo who helped make Master of Kung Fu one of the most atmospheric spy-thriller comics of its era. Over a surprisingly durable run stretching all the way to 2019, Larner has kept some genuinely electric company: Shang-Chi himself, the inimitable Black Jack Tarr, Clive Reston, Leiko Wu, and the formidable Zheng Zu all share his world. With 43 years of history collected across the celebrated Master of Kung Fu omnibus and epic collection volumes, he's a rewarding discovery for any fan diving deep into Marvel's coolest, most espionage-drenched corner.