Master of Kung Fu Epic Collection #1

Mar 2018 · Marvel · 39.99 USD; 52.00 CAD

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“Shang Chi, Master of Kung Fu!”

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Marvel's Epic Collection: Master of Kung Fu Vol. 1: Weapon of the Soul kicks off the definitive run of Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, collecting his earliest adventures from Special Marvel Edition and his own series. This volume pits Shang-Chi against his villainous father, Fu Manchu (later retconned as Zheng Zu), and a host of deadly foes including the Si-Fan, while teaming up with allies like Sir Denis Nayland Smith and Black Jack Tarr. Spanning the early 1970s, it blends martial arts action with espionage and pulp intrigue, establishing Shang-Chi as a cornerstone of Marvel's kung fu era.

"Shang Chi, Master of Kung Fu!" kicks off the epic collection with a gripping origin that redefines the legendary martial artist’s journey. Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin, with dynamic art by Jim Starlin and inks by Al Milgrom, this 2018 Marvel release introduces Shang Chi as he’s sent to England on a deadly mission—only to uncover the shocking truth about his father, Fu Manchu, from the relentless Sir Denis Nayland Smith. Cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom captures the intensity of a son torn between duty and destiny.

writer, colorist Steve Englehart · writer, artist Jim Starlin · inker Al Milgrom · letterer Gaspar Saladino · letterer Tom Orzechowski · cover Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom

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Cast · 27 characters

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writer, colorist Steve Englehart

writer, artist Jim Starlin

inker Al Milgrom

letterer Gaspar Saladino

letterer Tom Orzechowski

cover pencils Jim Starlin

cover inks Al Milgrom

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Shang Chi is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Fu Manchu swears to kill Shang Chi for his defiance.

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