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Special Marvel Edition #15

Marvel · Series began 1971 · December 1973

first appearance of Shang-Chi, Denis Nayland Smith and Fu Manchu

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WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT

Shang-Chi (Master of Kung Fu) — introduction
Denis Nayland Smith (Marvel) — introduction in the Marvel Universe
Fu Manchu (Zheng Zu) — introduction in the Marvel Universe
Tak (from Master of Kung Fu) — introduction

Dates

Cover date: December 1973
On sale: September 4, 1973
Pages: 36

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Jim Starlin, Gil Kaneinks: Al Milgrom, Mike Espositoscript: Steve Englehart, Jim Starlin, Roy Thomascolors: Steve Englehartletters: Gaspar Saladino, Tom Orzechowski

Stories

Shang Chi, Master of Kung Fu! · 19 pages
Shang-Chi is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang-Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang-Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer, who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang-Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Fu Manchu swears to kill Shang-Chi for his defiance.

Characters

Shang-ChiZheng ZuDenis Nayland SmithFu ManchuDoctor PetrieTak

Reprinted in

The Avengers (1973), The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974), Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu Omnibus (2016), Master of Kung Fu Epic Collection (2018)