"Shang Chi, Master of Kung Fu" comic series to be reprinted starting Summer 2016!
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"Shang Chi, Master of Kung Fu" comic series to be reprinted starting Summer 2016!
As a kid in the '70's & early '80's, one of my favorite comic series was Shang Chi, Master of Kung Fu. The series was pseudo-combination of James Bond-like espionage/action, Kung Fu fighting, and eastern mysticism. It featured fantastic artwork by artists like Mike Zeck, Paul Gulacy, and the late Gene Day. I don't have any of my individual floppies anymore, so had been wanting the comic to be reprinted. However, we haven't seen reprints of this due to copyright/licensing issues (primarily involving the Fu Manchu character) - until now.
Here's info. confirming that the series will be reprinted by Marvel in Omnibus form, starting Summer 2016 - as you can see from the below link, they're planning on four volumes here:
https://twitter.com/Comixace/status/647190823403155456
Here's info. confirming that the series will be reprinted by Marvel in Omnibus form, starting Summer 2016 - as you can see from the below link, they're planning on four volumes here:
https://twitter.com/Comixace/status/647190823403155456
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Re: "Shang Chi, Master of Kung Fu" comic series to be reprinted starting Summer 2016!
That's cool--I love to see stuff like that get cleared.
Can Micronauts be far behind?
Can Micronauts be far behind?
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Re: "Shang Chi, Master of Kung Fu" comic series to be reprinted starting Summer 2016!
I wonder if they are also going to include the What if? stories that haven't been reprinted for the the same rights reason.
I believe IDW or Image was interested in reprinting Micronauts, but similar to ROM, some of the issues featured appearances by Marvel characters. And Bug still owned by Marvel and was featured in the Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 run
I believe IDW or Image was interested in reprinting Micronauts, but similar to ROM, some of the issues featured appearances by Marvel characters. And Bug still owned by Marvel and was featured in the Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 run
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I wonder if they are also going to include the What if? stories that haven't been reprinted for the the same rights reason.
I believe IDW or Image was interested in reprinting Micronauts, but similar to ROM, some of the issues featured appearances by Marvel characters. And Bug still owned by Marvel and was featured in the Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 run
I believe IDW or Image was interested in reprinting Micronauts, but similar to ROM, some of the issues featured appearances by Marvel characters. And Bug still owned by Marvel and was featured in the Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 run
I would also really like to see Micronauts & ROM Spaceknight reprinted as well. Both were great series, and I have fond - but dim - memories of reading these back in the day. However, I believe reprints of both of these are hampered by the toy licenses associated with the properties.
I hope everything gets straightened out with these other two series. A dream come true will be the entire MOKF, ROM, and Micronauts series collected in Omnibuses - sitting on my bookshelf
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I'm just glad that there are people who are still thinking about these old series and willing and able to work to get them cleared.
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I have every single issue of the original series (and the great What If #16, which was my intro to the character) but will still consider picking up the Omnibuses.
I'm already pre-sold if the complete Deadly Hands of Kung Fu is reprinted. These are often priced so high that I'm missing enough issues to make an Omnibus look like a bargain.
I'm already pre-sold if the complete Deadly Hands of Kung Fu is reprinted. These are often priced so high that I'm missing enough issues to make an Omnibus look like a bargain.
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Aren't there issues of Marvel Team-Up and Two-In-One that Marvel has never reprinted over the rights issue?
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Finally! Great news, I can't wait!
I don't think it's likely that they will reprint the whole mags, but I'm assuming they will at least reprint the Shang Chi stories, like they reprinted the Dracula B&W mag stories in the Tomb of Dracula Omnibus and Essential.
I don't think it's likely that they will reprint the whole mags, but I'm assuming they will at least reprint the Shang Chi stories, like they reprinted the Dracula B&W mag stories in the Tomb of Dracula Omnibus and Essential.
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Note there is another thread discussing this at much greater length on the Marvel Masterworks forum - that's where I first got the info:
http://marvelmasterworksfansite.yuku...1#.Vg778_lViko
Yes, there's a lot of speculation on this other thread regarding whether or not the b&w DHOKF will be reprinted. There are four volumes planned, but it's not clear whether the color issues will take up 3 or 4 volumes. Yes - logically, the b&w issues, if they're included in these Omnis, would be in one dedicated volume.
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There was only 34 issues of DHOKF but I don't know if Shang Chi appeared in every issue. It would be cool if they did take out the Shang Chi stories and combine them into one book. There were a few Iron Fist appearances in there, also.
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I believe Shang-Chi started off as the lead feature and was eventually booted in favor of a white guy in ballet slippers. (I still love ya, Danny.)
Back-ups were originally MOKF reprints, then switched to Iron Fist, Sons of the Tiger, and eventually the White Tiger. there were a couple of one-offs along the way featuring original characters.
I've got three weeks of vacation left to burn before the end of the year. I really need to take some time off and do nothing but read the piles of comics and books I've been accumulating.
Back-ups were originally MOKF reprints, then switched to Iron Fist, Sons of the Tiger, and eventually the White Tiger. there were a couple of one-offs along the way featuring original characters.
I've got three weeks of vacation left to burn before the end of the year. I really need to take some time off and do nothing but read the piles of comics and books I've been accumulating.
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I just noticed that Amazon is listing a date of June 14, so it'll probably be a little earlier elsewhere. List price is $125. I might bite if IST has it at 50% off in release week.
Image might be a placeholder, of course.
Image might be a placeholder, of course.
One of the most groundbreaking Marvel Comics of all is collected for the first time! Born to be the world's most fearsome fighter, Shang-Chi's life takes a major turn when he discovers the truth about his father - the villainous Fu Manchu! So begins the epic story of the Master of Kung Fu! On a quest to end the reign of his pernicious patriarch, Shang-Chi pits his deadly hands and furious feet against incredible foes like Tiger-Claw, Razor-Fist, the mysterious Midnight - and even the macabre Man-Thing! But will his mastery of martial arts be enough in a throwdown with the Amazing Spider-Man?
Written by STEVE ENGLEHART, GERRY CONWAY, DOUG MOENCH, LEN WEIN & ROGER STERN
Penciled by JIM STARLIN, PAUL GULACY, AL MILGROM, KEITH POLLARD, JOHN BUSCEMA, SAL BUSCEMA, ROSS ANDRU & MORE
COLLECTING: SPECIAL MARVEL EDITION #15-16, MASTER OF KUNG FU (1974) #17-37, GIANT-SIZE MASTER OF KUNG FU #1-4, GIANT-SIZE SPIDER-MAN #2, and Material from IRON MAN ANNUAL #4
Written by STEVE ENGLEHART, GERRY CONWAY, DOUG MOENCH, LEN WEIN & ROGER STERN
Penciled by JIM STARLIN, PAUL GULACY, AL MILGROM, KEITH POLLARD, JOHN BUSCEMA, SAL BUSCEMA, ROSS ANDRU & MORE
COLLECTING: SPECIAL MARVEL EDITION #15-16, MASTER OF KUNG FU (1974) #17-37, GIANT-SIZE MASTER OF KUNG FU #1-4, GIANT-SIZE SPIDER-MAN #2, and Material from IRON MAN ANNUAL #4
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Update: Marvel has confirmed that the DHOKF b&w magazine will be reprinted in it's own volume. Don't have a link to this info. off the top of my head, but it was reported in the Marvel Masterworks Forum. In any case, great news. What we still don't know is when this will be reprinted - i.e., will it be released between the 4 MOKF volumes, or after those 4 volumes have been reprinted?! Time will tell.
I pre-ordered the forthcoming MOKF Omni - I've been waiting for reprints of this material for years, and am truly looking forward to this volume.
I pre-ordered the forthcoming MOKF Omni - I've been waiting for reprints of this material for years, and am truly looking forward to this volume.
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With the advent of the Master of Kung Fu Omnibus and Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus being released this year, the folks over at the Masterworks Message Board were seeking “The Definitive MOKF/DHOKF Chronologic Reading Order”.
As part of a larger project, “THE” Definitive MOKF/DHOKF Chronologic Reading Order and Shang Chi Chronology was just completed. If you're interested, head on over to: shangchimokf.blogspot.com
As part of a larger project, “THE” Definitive MOKF/DHOKF Chronologic Reading Order and Shang Chi Chronology was just completed. If you're interested, head on over to: shangchimokf.blogspot.com
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Re: "Shang Chi, Master of Kung Fu" comic series to be reprinted starting Summer 2016!
Update: Marvel has confirmed that the DHOKF b&w magazine will be reprinted in it's own volume. Don't have a link to this info. off the top of my head, but it was reported in the Marvel Masterworks Forum. In any case, great news. What we still don't know is when this will be reprinted - i.e., will it be released between the 4 MOKF volumes, or after those 4 volumes have been reprinted?! Time will tell.
I pre-ordered the forthcoming MOKF Omni - I've been waiting for reprints of this material for years, and am truly looking forward to this volume.
I pre-ordered the forthcoming MOKF Omni - I've been waiting for reprints of this material for years, and am truly looking forward to this volume.
I'm definitely in for MOKF 1, and I'll probably get DHOKF as well. I might see how the issues hold up before I commit to MOKF 2.
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I don't think I ever read it, but it's cult status has me thinking about picking up the first to check it out.
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Re: "Shang Chi, Master of Kung Fu" comic series to be reprinted starting Summer 2016!
With the advent of the Master of Kung Fu Omnibus and Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus being released this year, the folks over at the Masterworks Message Board were seeking “The Definitive MOKF/DHOKF Chronologic Reading Order”.
As part of a larger project, “THE” Definitive MOKF/DHOKF Chronologic Reading Order and Shang Chi Chronology was just completed. If you're interested, head on over to: shangchimokf.blogspot.com
As part of a larger project, “THE” Definitive MOKF/DHOKF Chronologic Reading Order and Shang Chi Chronology was just completed. If you're interested, head on over to: shangchimokf.blogspot.com
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I'm not trying to persuade anyone either way, but the vibe coming from Marvel is that this is pretty much a one-shot deal. Due to the rights situation, these omnibi are probably going to be it as far as MOKF reprints. If you think it's something you'd be into, you're better off taking the chance now. Presumably these would fetch big dollars at some point down the road after they go oop, so it might not be too much of a risk to blind buy.
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I'm not trying to persuade anyone either way, but the vibe coming from Marvel is that this is pretty much a one-shot deal. Due to the rights situation, these omnibi are probably going to be it as far as MOKF reprints. If you think it's something you'd be into, you're better off taking the chance now. Presumably these would fetch big dollars at some point down the road after they go oop, so it might not be too much of a risk to blind buy.
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I'm not trying to persuade anyone either way, but the vibe coming from Marvel is that this is pretty much a one-shot deal. Due to the rights situation, these omnibi are probably going to be it as far as MOKF reprints. If you think it's something you'd be into, you're better off taking the chance now. Presumably these would fetch big dollars at some point down the road after they go oop, so it might not be too much of a risk to blind buy.
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I'm not trying to persuade anyone either way, but the vibe coming from Marvel is that this is pretty much a one-shot deal. Due to the rights situation, these omnibi are probably going to be it as far as MOKF reprints. If you think it's something you'd be into, you're better off taking the chance now. Presumably these would fetch big dollars at some point down the road after they go oop, so it might not be too much of a risk to blind buy.