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Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu#1
Cover: Paul Gulacy

Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu #1

Nov 2002 · Marvel · 2.99 USD; 4.75 CAD
“The Hellfire Apocalypse Part 1: Mortal Spirit”

Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu #1 kicks off with a striking blend of mysticism and tension, as Clive Reston tracks down Shang-Chi in a serene, hidden sanctuary. The story ignites with a high-stakes plea: to stop the enigmatic Saint Germain, a man with apocalyptic power and a deadly grip on the woman Shang-Chi once loved. Written by Doug Moench and brought to life with dynamic art by Paul Gulacy—whose cover captures the issue’s haunting tone—this is a bold new chapter in Shang-Chi’s legacy, blending ancient secrets with modern peril.

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writer Doug Moench · artist Paul Gulacy · inker Jimmy Palmiotti · colorist Paul Mounts · letterer Richard Starkings · letterer Comicraft's Wes · cover Paul Gulacy

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colorist Paul Mounts
cover pencils Paul Gulacy

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Clive Reston finds Shang-Chi in a peaceful paradise and tries to persuade him to help bring down a mysterious figure by the name of Saint Germain--a powerful figure with the means to destroy the world and who now holds the woman that Shang-Chi once loved captive.

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