"Shang Chi, Master of Kung Fu" comic series to be reprinted starting Summer 2016!

[ROM Spaceknight]

Hey everyone - didn't already see a thread for this, so wanted to start one. This news is about a month old now:

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

[Winterboy]

Great news!
I really hope to see a brand new series as well.

[Clea]

Hey everyone - didn't already see a thread for this, so wanted to start one. This news is about a month old now:

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

Fantastic news! I still have the original series, but I love to collect the Omnibus editions.

[FanboyStranger]

Massively excited for this. I have scattered issues of the series, mostly from the Gulacy years, but I've never invested in completing a set. The Moench/Gulacy era is an important stage in the evolution of comics, and it's one of those books that should always be in print now that licensing issues have been settled.

[Mr MajestiK]

Massively excited for this. I have scattered issues of the series, mostly from the Gulacy years, but I've never invested in completing a set. The Moench/Gulacy era is an important stage in the evolution of comics, and it's one of those books that should always be in print now that licensing issues have been settled.

Agreed 100%.

[ed2962]

Hmm...very interesting!

[Marvell2100]

I have a pretty good run on MoKF. It would really be nice to have this and get a complete collection. This is one of my favorite series of all time. I'll definitely be picking this up when it comes out.

[ed2962]

Massively excited for this. I have scattered issues of the series, mostly from the Gulacy years, but I've never invested in completing a set. The Moench/Gulacy era is an important stage in the evolution of comics, and it's one of those books that should always be in print now that licensing issues have been settled.

I thought the issue was mainly that they couldn't use the name Fu Manchu anymore?

[Ken Ashcroft]

And now they can?

[Hypestyle]

hopefully there will be ongoing printings of the back issues/TPBs. Also this will hopefully clear the way for the character to be introduced to the Netflix Marvel series.

[ed2962]

And now they can?

My understanding was that they can't so now they've re-named Shang-Chi's father.

[ed2962]

A comic I want to get is that Savage Fists of Kung Fu Treasury they did in the 70's. I see it a lot, but it's usually going for more money than I'm willing to spend.

[Ken Ashcroft]

My understanding was that they can't so now they've re-named Shang-Chi's father.

It's not the Yellow Claw or the Golden Claw as they have now renamed him, is it?

[ed2962]

It's not the Yellow Claw or the Golden Claw as they have now renamed him, is it?

No. I don't have it handy but they renamed him during the original run of Secret Avengers.

[Mr MajestiK]

A comic I want to get is that Savage Fists of Kung Fu Treasury they did in the 70's. I see it a lot, but it's usually going for more money than I'm willing to spend.

I've actually got that book somewher in storage.