Giant-Size Master of Kung Fu #2

Promising "68 Big Pages" of "Martial Arts Mayhem — Mighty Marvel Magic," this December 1974 oversized entry in Marvel's kung fu line delivers a full-throttle showcase for Shang-Chi. Al Milgrom's cover captures the Master of Kung Fu mid-flying kick, shattering a massive globe-like structure while a chained, muscular opponent is sent hurtling through the debris — all as armed adversaries crowd the background in a scene that bristles with kinetic energy. With Doug Moench writing and Paul Gulacy on interior art, this giant-sized issue makes a compelling case for why Shang-Chi stood at the forefront of Marvel's martial arts boom in 1974.