Auctions: comic books in 'Marvel Legacy Numbering: Master of Kung Fu'

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4012023003

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, 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. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 20 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4682765015

"Weapon of the Soul!" Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Al Milgrom. Assassins rise from the sea to try and murder Shang Chi. After their attempt fails, the Master of Kung Fu intends to find out who sent them, and why. 32 pages. Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 29 FN- 5.5

"The Crystal Connection!" Script by Doug Moench, art by Paul Gulacy. It's a new exciting direction for the Master of Kung Fu, Shang Chi. But, will this new adventure be his last? It's Fists of Fury versus slashing Swords of Death as the deadly assassin Razor-Fist rampages onto the scene. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Trap." Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.