Richard Dragon, Kung-Fu Fighter
DC · 1975–1977 · 18 issues
About the series
In the mid-1970s, DC Comics launched Richard Dragon, Kung-Fu Fighter, a martial arts series that ran for 18 issues. Penned primarily by Denny O'Neil, David Anthony Kraft, and Jim Dennis, with artwork by Ric Estrada, Wally Wood, and Alan Weiss, the book followed the titular hero—a master of hand-to-hand combat trained by the mysterious O-Sensei. Alongside allies like Benjamin Turner and Carolyn Woosan, Dragon faced off against foes such as Barney Ling and The Swiss, blending Eastern philosophy with street-level action. This series stands as a key example of the kung-fu craze in comics, offering a grounded, character-driven take on the genre that influenced DC's broader martial arts legacy.