Master of Kung Fu #54

Jim Starlin's cover for issue #54 sets a vivid, kinetic tone: Shang-Chi in his red robe lunges forward in a defensive stance while a helmeted warrior leaps from behind wielding a spiked mace, and a cluster of armed fighters crowds the background — all beneath the ominous tagline "Death Wears Three Faces!" The book proudly announces "A Startling New Direction" for the series, making this 1977 installment feel like a genuine turning point for Marvel's martial arts flagship. Doug Moench and Jim Craig bring the story "The Story of War-Yore" to life inside, promising the kind of tightly crafted action that made Master of Kung Fu one of the most compelling series of its era.