Special Marvel Edition, #15
Published: December 1973
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"Iron-fisted first issue!"
Characters
Credits
- Pencils: DH Digital
- Inks: Christopher Sequeira
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino (uncertain)
Shang Chi, Master of Kung Fu!
Storyline
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
- Doctor Petrie (mainstream Universe)
- Shang-Chi (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Nayland Smith (mainstream Universe)
- Zheng Zu (mainstream Universe)
- Fu Manchu (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Tak
- James Petrie (introduction in the Marvel Universe, death)
- Tony McKay (introduction, in flashback, death)
- Shang Chi's mother (introduction)
- a mutated gorilla
Credits
- Script: Steve Englehart
- Script: Jim Starlin
- Pencils: Jim Starlin
- Inks: Al Milgrom
- Colors:
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
- Letters: Tom Orzechowski
Story Notes
Introduction of Shang-Chi in Marvel Universe and also various characters from Fu Manchu novels by Sax Rohmer.
"Special introductory note"
Credits
- Script: Ness
- Script: Steve Englehart
Story Notes
No letters this outing - instead, text articles by Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. On page 19.
"Watch out world! The Colossus lives again!"
Credits
- Pencils: Gil Kane
- Inks: Mike Esposito
Story Notes
House ad for Astonishing Tales (Marvel, 1970 series) #21 (December 1973). On page 19.
Monumental Memorandums of Mice and Marveldom!
Story Notes
Marvel news items, the Mighty Marvel Checklist, a brief obituary for Syd Shores plus a membership form for the FOOM fan club. On page 28.
A Genuine Spider-Man Medallion-Coin
Characters
- Spider-Man
Story Notes
Ad for Spider-Man bronze medallion produced by Hallmark Minting Services. Coin holder, keychains and neck chains also available. On page 29.