Richard Dragon, Kung-Fu Fighter #9

Name: Richard Dragon, Kung-Fu Fighter #9
Brand: DC

Jun 1976 · DC · 0.30 USD

“The Preying Mantis!”

In "The Preying Mantis!", Richard Dragon, Ben Turner, and Lady Shiva journey to a remote Caribbean island, drawn by rumors of a deadly creature preying on unsuspecting tourists. Written by Denny O'Neil and illustrated by Ric Estrada, with inks by Estrada and lettering by Milt Snapinn, this 1976 issue blends mystery and martial arts suspense. The cover, a striking piece by Dick Giordano, captures the tension of the island’s hidden threat.

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writer Denny O'Neil · artist, inker Ric Estrada · letterer Milt Snapinn · cover Dick Giordano

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Full credits

writer Denny O'Neil

artist, inker Ric Estrada

letterer Milt Snapinn

cover pencils, inks Dick Giordano

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Richard Dragon, Ben Turner and Lady Shiva travel to a Caribbean island to discover the secret behind the tales of a mysterious creature attacking tourists.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).