Master of Kung Fu

Special Marvel Edition #15 (1973) is an iconic comic book that has the first-ever appearance of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu. Shang-Chi is a living weapon who has been raised and trained in the mental and martial arts by his father, Fu Manchu. In this story, he is sent on his first mission to assassinate Dr. Petrie, the most evil man alive. However, as Shang-Chi enters the London mansion of Dr. Petrie, he begins to question his mission and his role as an assassin. Ultimately, his loyalty to his father leads him to kill the old man, but as he prepares to leave, he encounters Sir Denis Nayland Smith, who opens Shang-Chi's eyes to his father's true nature. This realization leads Shang-Chi to confront his father in his New York International headquarters, where he battles deadly men, a gorilla, and finally has a discussion with his father about their relationship. Despite his father's explanation, Shang-Chi believes his father to be mad and rejects him, leading to an implacable enmity between them. This comic book is a must-read for all comic book collectors and fans of martial arts action.