Kung Fu Special #1

Marvel's 1974 Special Album Edition of The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu brings together Iron Fist, Sons of the Tiger, and Shang-Chi in one action-packed package — and the cover by Harold Shull makes the case immediately, with all three heroes unleashing devastating strikes against a wave of knife-wielding opponents in a kinetic burst of flying fists and clashing blades. At 84 pages, this oversized collection also packs in photos, features, action strips, and in-person coverage of a real kung fu tournament, making it a genuine celebration of the martial arts boom of 1974. A terrific showcase for Marvel's Curtis imprint at the height of its ambitions.