By 1974, kung fu fever struck the United States. Hot on the heels of the breakout hit Master of Kung Fu, Marvel launched the amazing, oversized The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu magazine. Headlined by Shang-Chi, Iron Fist and the Sons of the Tiger, artists including Rudy Nebres, George Pérez, Jim Starlin, Paul Gulacy and more gave, Deadly Hands their all. With stunning painted covers by the likes of Neal Adams, no man could stand against Deadly Hands. Each issue featured not just the comic-art adventures of Marvel's greatest kung fu heroes, but also extensive interviews, martial arts guides, photo features, and movie, TV and book reviews. If there was anything you wanted to know about martial arts, Deadly Hands had a kung-fu grip on it. COLLECTING: DEADLY HANDS OF KUNG FU (1974) 1-18; SPECIAL (1974) 1
Bill Mantlo
Bill Mantlo was a prolific comic book writer known for his work on Marvel Comics' "The Incredible Hulk" and "Micronauts." His writing style was characterized by complex characterizations and intricate plot development. Mantlo's contributions to literature include bringing depth and nuance to superhero storytelling.