Special Marvel Edition 1971 #15 - CGC 9.6 - $1165.00
First appearance of Shang-Chi.
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.
On-sale date from The Comic Reader #100.
- Shang Chi, Master of Kung Fu! - Introduction of Shang-Chi in Marvel Universe and also various characters from Fu Manchu novels by Sax Rohmer.
- Missives to the Master! - 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! - House ad for Astonishing Tales (Marvel, 1970 series) #21 (December 1973). On page 19.
- Monumental Memorandums of Mice and Marveldom! - Marvel news items, the Mighty Marvel Checklist, a brief obituary for Syd Shores plus an advert for the FOOM fan club. On page 28.
- A Genuine Spider-Man Medallion-Coin - Ad for Spider-Man bronze medallion produced by Hallmark Minting Services. Coin holder, keychains and neck chains also available. On page 29.
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