Journey into Mystery #514

Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu, takes center stage on this November 1997 issue of Journey into Mystery, rendered by cover penciler Brian Hagan with coiled-spring intensity — bare-chested and battle-ready, hands raised in a precise fighting stance against a backdrop of Chinese architecture and dramatic smoke. Three supporting figures frame him in horizontal bands: a young man with a steady gaze, a sharp-eyed woman, and a gunman below, hinting at the web of allies and adversaries surrounding Marvel's greatest martial artist. With writer Ben Raab and artist Brian Hagan bringing "The Ripple That Stirs" to life, this is a compelling chapter for any fan of action-driven storytelling.