Master of Kung Fu #69

This October 1978 issue puts Shang-Chi in a genuinely desperate spot — the cover by Mike Zeck shows him down on all fours while a chain-bound opponent looms above him, a large curved blade sweeping dangerously close, with an ominous green statue presiding over the scene in the background. The dynamic composition captures a moment of real tension, with Shang-Chi's red outfit and headband contrasting sharply against the cool blues of the chains and the glowing figure behind. "Stairway to Rage!" promises the kind of high-stakes martial arts drama that made this series one of Marvel's most distinctive books of the era.