Richard Dragon, Kung-Fu Fighter #13

Richard Dragon leaps into action across a blazing red cover, simultaneously striking two sword-wielding opponents with a spectacular flying kick — a bold visual that perfectly captures the kinetic energy DC's martial arts titles brought to 1977 newsstands. The cover tagline warns that entering the lair of the Viper means death, while a second blurb raises the stakes by putting Richard's best friend in mortal danger. With cover art by Ernie Chua and Vince Colletta, and Denny O'Neil scripting the interior story "To Catch an Assassin!" with art by Ric Estrada, this issue delivers the tense, high-flying thrills the series does so well.