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Master of Kung-Fu #1
Key Issue
Synopsis
Welcome to the mystical land of K'UN LUN, where the study of martial arts reigns supreme! In a world where everyone is well-trained in at least some form of deadly combat, what becomes of a drunken, drop-out failure? If anyone speaks out against Emperor Zu, the price is their head! Good thing Shang-Chi's a man of discretion and...oh, who are we kidding. This is going to get nasty.
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Synopsis
Welcome to the mystical land of K'UN LUN, where the study of martial arts reigns supreme! In a world where everyone is well-trained in at least some form of deadly combat, what becomes of a drunken, drop-out failure? If anyone speaks out against Emperor Zu, the price is their head! Good thing Shang-Chi's a man of discretion and...oh, who are we kidding. This is going to get nasty.
Key Facts
- Four-issue limited series that occurs on the alternate reality planet of Battleworld
- 1st appearance of Zheng Zu, Emperor of the 10 Rings Citadel and the father of Shang-Chi
- There are elements of the Shang-Chi movie that are introduced here such as the 10 Rings being an organization and an update of Fu Manchu's origin, a tournament and a martial arts school
- 1st appearance of Laughing Skull (Taskmaster), Typhus (Typhoid Mary), Red Sai (Elektra) and Nightwind
- Introduction of the Thirteen Chambers, a tournament of master martial artists
Details
- Series
- Master of Kung-Fu
- Cover Date
- May 2015
- Pages
- N/A
- UPC
- 75960608223000111
- Cover Price
- N/A
- Final Order Cutoff
- N/A
Creators
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ArtistFrancesco Francavilla
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WriterHaden Blackman