American Update: Master Of Kung Fu
*Marvel: Cue the incense! Strike up the wind chimes! Yes, it’s time for Master of Kung Fu, in which the Son Of Fu Manchu (except we’re not supposed to call him that since Marvel lost rights to the Sax Rohmer estate) epitomizes “The Rising And Advancing Of Spirit” – while kicking people’s brains out through the back of their heads! This is a substantial, not quite complete, run from Special Marvel Edition #15, Shang-Chi’s first appearance, through to Master of Kung Fu #50, with a variety of grades to suit the collector and the casual reader alike. Written by Steve Englehart and Doug Moench, illustrated by Jim Starlin in his earliest adventures, then mostly by Paul Gulacy, MoKF has a more cerebral and artistic appeal than most martial-arts mags – though there’s also plenty of violence, for those who like it!