Lyman Leeks

Lyman Leeks stepped onto the Marvel stage in 1979, born from the Bronze Age creative partnership of Doug Moench and Mike Zeck during their celebrated run on Master of Kung Fu — one of that era's most atmospheric and espionage-flavored titles. Sharing pages with heavy hitters like Shang-Chi, Leiko Wu, Black Jack Tarr, and Clive Reston places Leeks squarely in that shadowy world of international intrigue that made the series so distinctive. Though his appearances are select rather than sprawling, the fact that his presence carries across nearly four decades of publishing — right through the Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu Omnibus collections — speaks to the enduring affection fans and editors alike have for every corner of that richly populated universe. For collectors who love digging into the deeper roster of a landmark Bronze Age book, Lyman Leeks is exactly the kind of find that rewards a careful read.