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Cover: Gil Kane & John Romita & Dan Adkins

Shang-Chi: Earth's Mightiest Martial Artist #[nn]

May 2021 · Marvel · 24.99 USD; 30.99 CAD
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In "Games of Deceit & Death Part 1 of 3," Shang-Chi, having just witnessed the destruction of a potential cure for the Legacy Virus, resolves to reclaim his role as Earth's Mightiest Martial Artist. As he journeys back to the States, the X-Men are suddenly confronted by the ominous forces of Operation Zero Tolerance. Written by Scott Lobdell and Ben Raab, with dynamic art by Carlos Pacheco and inks by Art Thibert, this pivotal issue blends high-stakes action with personal stakes, all rendered in bold colors by Chris Lichtner, Aron Lusen, and Liquid Graphics. The cover, a striking collaboration by Gil Kane, John Romita, Dan Adkins, and John Romita, captures the tension with timeless flair.

Contains 7 stories
Games of Deceit & Death Part 1 of 3
22 pp · Superhero
Ballistic (cameo)Deng Ling-Xiao (introduction)Chiang Kai-DongHsien Ming-HoMao Liu-ChoChow Yong
Games of Deceit & Death Part 2
22 pp · Superhero
Games of Deceit & Death Part 3
22 pp · Superhero
X-Men [CyclopsJean GreyStormWolverineCannonball]GUESTS: Shang-ChiJubileeVILLAINS: Sebastian ShawKingpinBastionSi-Fan NinjaCAMEO HOLOGRAMS: Moira MacTaggertMultiple ManInfectiaIllyana Rasputin

In "Games of Deceit & Death Part 3," Shang-Chi confronts the final, devastating twist in the race for the elixir vitae, only to face the cost of victory as the cure for the Legacy Virus is lost. With the battle behind him, he prepares to return to his life as a hero—only for the X-Men to be intercepted mid-journey by the relentless forces of Operation Zero Tolerance.

Danny and the Pirates
22 pp · Superhero
Heroes for Hire [Iron FistShang-ChiColleen WingCat [Shen Kuei]]WolverineJessica DrewJim HammondSai (introduction)Lionmane (introduction) [also as Gen. Lo Chien]
Sold Out!
23 pp · Superhero
Heroes for Hire [Iron FistShang-ChiColleen WingLuke CageShe-HulkAnt-Man [Scott Lang]Thena]Cat [Shen Kuei]WolverineJessica DrewJim HammondSaiLionmaneNamor, the Sub-MarinerBambi ArbogastMr. Honeywell (of Stark-Fujikawa)
Imbalanced
22 pp · Martial Arts, Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Shang-ChiDaredevil [Matt Murdock] (cameo)Avengers [Iron Fist [Danny Rand]Luke Cage] (cameos)Misty Knight (cameo)Colleen Wing (cameo)Punisher [Frank Castle] (cameo)Mr. Negative [Martian Li] (villain)The Hand (villains)
No Zone
20 pp · Spy, Superhero
Avengers [Shang-ChiSteve RogersSharon CarterBeast (flashback)]Shadow CouncilArnim Zola 4.2.3Reed Richards

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Full credits

writer Ben Raab
colorist Aron Lusen
letterer Comicraft
letterer AD
cover pencils Gil Kane
cover pencils, inks John Romita
cover inks Dan Adkins

Reprints

↩ Reprints Special Collector's Edition Featuring Savage Fists of Kung Fu #1 (1975), X-Men #62 (1997), X-Men #63 (1997), X-Men #64 (1997), Heroes for Hire #18 (1998), Heroes for Hire #19 (1999), Shadowland: Spider-Man #1 (2010), Secret Avengers #18 (2011)

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