Kung Fu Special #1

([September] 1974)

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 1)

Iron Fist; Master of Kung Fu / Shang-Chi / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

?; ? (photograph)

Inks

?; ? (photograph)

Genre

martial arts; superhero

Characters

Iron Fist; Shang Chi; David Carradine (as Kwai Chang Caine)

Reprints

• in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus (Marvel, 2016 series) #1 (2016)

Indexer Notes

Interior front cover collage of images both illustrative and photographic.

The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Special Album Edition (Table of Contents: 2)

table of contents / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

John Buscema (illustration); Herb Trimpe (illustration); Mike Vosburg (illustration)

Inks

Dan Adkins (illustration); Crusty Bunkers (as The Crusty Bunkers) (illustration)

Letters

typeset

Characters

Sons of the Tiger; Iron Fist; Shang Chi

Reprints

• in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus (Marvel, 2016 series) #1 (2016)

Indexer Notes

Table of Contents with snippets of captions from interior stories. Includes indicia information.

The Rising and Advancing of a Spirit (Table of Contents: 3)

text article / 3 pages (report information)

Script

Tony Isabella (credited)

Pencils

? (photographs)

Inks

? (photographs)

Letters

typeset

Characters

Lee (photograph of Bruce Lee); Roper (photograph of John Saxon); Williams (photograph of Jim Kelly); Bolo (photograph of Bolo Yeung); Han (photograph of Shih Kien)

Synopsis

The editorial staff reveal the secrets and skirmishes behind the publication of the magazine.

Reprints

• in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus (Marvel, 2016 series) #1 (2016)

Indexer Notes

Features a collage of photos taken from the movie Enter The Dragon (1973) directed by Robert Clouse.

The Master Plan of Fu Manchu (Table of Contents: 4)

Iron Fist; Master of Kung Fu / Shang-Chi; Sons of the Tiger / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script

Tony Isabella (credited)

Pencils

John Buscema (credited)

Inks

John Buscema (credited)

Letters

Annette Kawecki ?

Genre

martial arts; superhero

Characters

Fu Manchu; Sons of the Tiger [Lin Sun; Abe Brown; Bob Diamond]; Iron Fist [Danny Rand]; Shang-Chi

Reprints

• in Special Collector's Edition Featuring Savage Fists of Kung Fu (Marvel, 1975 series) #1 (1975)
• in The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (K. G. Murray, 1975 series) #5 ([1976])
• in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus (Marvel, 2016 series) #1 (2016)
• in Iron Fist: Deadly Hands of Kung Fu - The Complete Collection (Marvel, 2019 series) (2019)
• in Iron Fist: Danny Rand - The Early Years Omnibus (Marvel, 2023 series) (2023)

Indexer Notes

Prologue page introducing the reader to the contents of the entire story. Featuring supporting characters created by Sax Rohmer.

[The Master Plan of Fu Manchu] Chapter 1: Iron Fist (Table of Contents: 5)

Iron Fist / comic story / 10 pages (report information)

Script

Doug Moench (credited)

Pencils

Frank McLaughlin (credited)

Inks

Crusty Bunkers (credited as The Crusty Bunkers)

Letters

Annette Kawecki ?

Genre

martial arts; superhero

Characters

Iron Fist; Seo-Kai-Chen; Tsu-Gamo (death); Fu Manchu (as transient beggar)

Reprints

• in Special Collector's Edition Featuring Savage Fists of Kung Fu (Marvel, 1975 series) #1 (1975)
• in The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (K. G. Murray, 1975 series) #5 ([1976])
• in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus (Marvel, 2016 series) #1 (2016)
• in Iron Fist: Deadly Hands of Kung Fu - The Complete Collection (Marvel, 2019 series) (2019)
• in Iron Fist: Danny Rand - The Early Years Omnibus (Marvel, 2023 series) (2023)

Kaii-Yaaahhh! (Table of Contents: 6)

text article / 10 pages (report information)

Script

Mary Skrenes (credited); John Warner (credited as J. David Warner)

Pencils

? (photographs)

Inks

? (photographs)

Letters

typeset

Genre

martial arts

Synopsis

Exclusive coverage of Fred Hamilton's All-Dojo Tournament

Reprints

• in The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (K. G. Murray, 1975 series) #5 ([1976])
• in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus (Marvel, 2016 series) #1 (2016)

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 7)

Master of Kung Fu / Shang-Chi / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

?

Inks

?

Letters

typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Coming your way — feet first — the fourth furiously fast-moving issue of Marvel Comics' monthly masterpiece....

Genre

martial arts

Characters

Shang-Chi

Fu Manchu, Sax Rohmer and Shang-Chi (Table of Contents: 8)

text article / 5 pages (report information)

Script

David Anthony Kraft (credited as David Kraft)

Pencils

Jim Starlin; ? (photographs)

Inks

?; ? (photographs)

Letters

typeset

Genre

martial arts

Characters

Sax Rohmer (photograph); Fu Manchu (photograph of Boris Karloff); Fu Manchu (photograph of Warner Oland); Fu Manchu (photograph of Henry Brandon)

Synopsis

The story of Fu Manchu, his creator Sax Rohmer, books and screen exploits.

Reprints

• in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus (Marvel, 2016 series) #1 (2016)

Indexer Notes

Photo story includes an exceptional movie poster from The Brides of Fu Manchu with painted caricatures of actor Christopher Lee and Marie Versini. The story also features a photo caption from "1940 Drums" with Henry Brandon as the main actor for Fu Manchu.

A Non-Paid Commercial That Will Drive You CRAZY (Table of Contents: 9)

Crazy Magazine / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

? (photograph)

Inks

? (photograph)

Letters

typeset

Characters

Stan Lee

Indexer Notes

Photo sequential advertisement featuring Stan Lee promoting the Crazy Magazine publication.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 10)

Under the Pagoda / text article / 3 pages (report information)

Script

John Warner (credited as J. David Warner)

Pencils

? (photographs)

Inks

? (photographs)

Letters

typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text

It may have been a long time coming...

Genre

non-fiction

Synopsis

What's new in Kung Fu and martial arts.

Reprints

• in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus (Marvel, 2016 series) #1 (2016)

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 11)

promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Paul Gulacy

Inks

?

Letters

typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text

The samurai will slice you if you don't subscribe!

[The Master Plan of Fu Manchu] Chapter 2: The Sons of the Tiger (Table of Contents: 12)

Sons of the Tiger / comic story / 11 pages (report information)

Script

Chris Claremont

Pencils

Herb Trimpe

Inks

Herb Trimpe

Letters

Charlotte Jetter

Genre

martial arts

Characters

Sons of the Tiger [Lin Sun; Abe Brown; Bob Diamond]; Lee Tsaing-Wa; Lascar; Fu Manchu (as transient beggar)

Reprints

• in Special Collector's Edition Featuring Savage Fists of Kung Fu (Marvel, 1975 series) #1 (1975)
• in The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (K. G. Murray, 1975 series) #5 ([1976])
• in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus (Marvel, 2016 series) #1 (2016)
• in Iron Fist: Deadly Hands of Kung Fu - The Complete Collection (Marvel, 2019 series) (2019)
• in Iron Fist: Danny Rand - The Early Years Omnibus (Marvel, 2023 series) (2023)

The Chinese Mechanic (Table of Contents: 13)

text article / 6 pages (report information)

Script

John Warner

Pencils

? (photographs)

Inks

? (photographs)

Letters

typeset

Synopsis

Article on kung fu actor Barry Chan.

Reprints

• in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus (Marvel, 2016 series) #1 (2016)

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 14)

Iron Fist / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Gil Kane; John Romita (alterations)

Inks

Dick Giordano; John Romita (alterations)

Letters

typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text

The kung fu hits just keep on coming!

Genre

martial arts; superhero

Indexer Notes

Promotional advertisement with the cover to Marvel Premiere #15 without the background imagery. Romita alterations per Nick Caputo, Aug 2012. Previous indexer credited Tony Mortellaro.

Shaolin Flashback (Table of Contents: 15)

text article / 6 pages (report information)

Script

Malachi Ronin (credited)

Pencils

? (photographs)

Inks

? (photographs)

Letters

typeset

Characters

Kwai Chang Caine (photograph of David Carradine); Master Po (photograph of Keye Luke)

Synopsis

Article on the history of the Shaolin Monks that inspired the hit television series "Kung Fu."

Reprints

• in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus (Marvel, 2016 series) #1 (2016)

[The Master Plan of Fu Manchu] Chapter 3: The Hands of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu (Table of Contents: 16)

Master of Kung Fu / Shang-Chi / comic story / 11 pages (report information)

Script

Doug Moench

Pencils

Mike Vosburg

Inks

Dan Adkins

Letters

Tom Orzechowski

Genre

martial arts

Characters

Shang Chi; Fu Manchu; Black Jack Tarr; Sir Denis Nayland Smith

Synopsis

The final chapter as the mastermind's son battles to save mankind from nuclear holocaust.

Reprints

• in Special Collector's Edition Featuring Savage Fists of Kung Fu (Marvel, 1975 series) #1 (1975)
• in The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (K. G. Murray, 1975 series) #5 ([1976])
• in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus (Marvel, 2016 series) #1 (2016)
• in Iron Fist: Deadly Hands of Kung Fu - The Complete Collection (Marvel, 2019 series) (2019)
• in Iron Fist: Danny Rand - The Early Years Omnibus (Marvel, 2023 series) (2023)

[The Master Plan of Fu Manchu] Epilog: (Table of Contents: 17)

Iron Fist; Sons of the Tiger / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script

Tony Isabella

Pencils

John Buscema

Inks

John Buscema

Letters

Annette Kawecki ?

Genre

martial arts; superhero

Characters

Sons of the Tiger [Lin Sun; Abe Brown; Robert Diamond]; Iron Fist [Danny Rand]

Reprints

• in Special Collector's Edition Featuring Savage Fists of Kung Fu (Marvel, 1975 series) #1 (1975)
• in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus (Marvel, 2016 series) #1 (2016)
• in Iron Fist: Deadly Hands of Kung Fu - The Complete Collection (Marvel, 2019 series) (2019)
• in Iron Fist: Danny Rand - The Early Years Omnibus (Marvel, 2023 series) (2023)

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 18)

The Gayle House / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

?

Inks

?

Letters

typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Invite your friends over for a... haunting

Indexer Notes

Advertisement for a record LP of recorded haunted house sound effects.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 19)

promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page (report information)

Pencils

Rich Buckler ?

Inks

?

Letters

typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text

To answer the desperate cries of the possessed....

Genre

horror-suspense

Characters

Gabriel, Devil-Hunter

Indexer Notes

Promotional advertisement for the latest issue of The Haunt of Horror.

Dracula Lives! (Table of Contents: 20)

promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

?

Inks

?

Letters

typeset

Genre

horror-suspense

Characters

Dracula

Indexer Notes

Promotional for the September issue of "Dracula Lives!"

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 21)

Demaru, Inc. / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

? (photograph)

Letters

typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text

You'll be a master of self defense once you've completed....

Indexer Notes

Advertisement for a course on Kung-Fu and Karate.

Missed Any Marvel Masterpieces Lately? (Table of Contents: 22)

promo (ad from the publisher) / 2 pages (report information)

Pencils

various

Inks

various

Letters

typeset

Genre

humor; horror-suspense; sword and sorcery

Indexer Notes

Two page advertisement to order back issues of Marvel magazines.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 23)

The Zombie / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page (report information)

Pencils

?

Inks

?

Letters

typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text

The Zombie has risen from the grave!

Genre

horror-suspense

Characters

Simon Garth

Indexer Notes

Promotional for the eighth issue of Tales of the Zombie.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 24)

Conan / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Pencils

John Buscema

Inks

?

Letters

typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Hither came Conan, a Cimmerian...

Genre

sword and sorcery

Characters

Conan

Indexer Notes

Promotional for the first issue of The Savage Sword of Conan.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 25)

The U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare / public service announcement / 0.75 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

? (photograph)

Inks

? (photograph)

Letters

typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text

FDR sat here.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 26)

Guarantee Co.; Five Star Music Masters; Chemson Corp.; Ed Sales Studio / advertisement / 0.25 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

? (photographs)

Inks

? (photographs)

Letters

typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Blood curdling vampire bat

These Are Very Special People (Table of Contents: 27)

Broadway Bookfinders / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

? (photograph)

Inks

? (photograph)

Letters

typeset

Indexer Notes

Advertisement on a book featuring "mistakes of Nature."

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 28)

Olympic Sales / Olympia Sales Cards / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

?

Inks

?

Letters

typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Famous name prizes or cash

Indexer Notes

Interior back cover advertisement for selling Christmas Cards.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 29)

La Salle Extension University / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

? (photograph)

Inks

? (photograph)

Letters

typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Look who's smiling now!

Indexer Notes

Back cover advertisement for correspondence education.