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Issue: Kung Fu Special #1
Publication Date: September 1974
 
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Issues: #1 of 1 Issue
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: Magazine Management Co. Inc.
On Sale Date: 07/23/1974
Volume: 1
Pages: 84
ISBN:
UPC/EAN:
Price: $1.00 CAD
$1.00 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 30 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: The cover masthead shows: Special Album Edition: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. The cover price indicia also shows: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu with a small image of Shang Chi. The indicia clarifies this particular publication as: Kung Fu Special, Vol. 1, 1974 published by Magazine Management Co., Inc. The text "Vol. 1, No. 1 Summer, 1974" is printed at the top of the contents page, but is not included in the indicia.
On-sale date from Comic Reader (Street Enterprises, 1973 series) #108, July 1974, which also notes cover month as September.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color cover; black and white interior
Dimensions: 8 x 11 inches
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: squarebound
Publishing Format: one-shot
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Special Album Edition: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: martial arts, superhero
Character(s): Iron Fist; Shang Chi; Abe Brown
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In Content Item: FlagThe Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #5 published January 1976
as Untitled [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Subject Matter
Genres: martial arts
Character(s): Iron Fist; Shang Chi; David Carradine (as Kwai Chang Caine)
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Interior front cover collage of images both illustrative and photographic.
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The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Special Album Edition

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: martial arts
Character(s): Sons of the Tiger; Iron Fist; Shang Chi
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Table of Contents with snippets of captions from interior stories. Includes indicia information.
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The Rising and Advancing of a Spirit

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Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: martial arts
Character(s): 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.
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Features a collage of photos taken from the movie Enter The Dragon (1973) directed by Robert Clouse.
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The Master Plan of Fu Manchu

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: martial arts
Character(s): Fu Manchu; Sons of the Tiger [Lin Sun; Abe Brown; Bob Diamond]; Iron Fist [Danny Rand]; Shang-Chi
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In Content Item: FlagSpecial Collector's Edition Featuring Savage Fists of Kung Fu #1 published January 1975
as The Master Plan of Fu Manchu [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #5 published January 1976
as The Master Plan of Fu Manchu [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Prologue page introducing the reader to the contents of the entire story. Featuring supporting characters created by Sax Rohmer.
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[The Master Plan of Fu Manchu] Chapter 1: Iron Fist

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: martial arts, superhero
Character(s): Iron Fist; Seo-Kai-Chen; Tsu-Gamo (death); Fu Manchu (as transient beggar)
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In Content Item: FlagSpecial Collector's Edition Featuring Savage Fists of Kung Fu #1 published January 1975
as Chapter 1: Iron Fist [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #5 published January 1976
as The Master Plan of Fu Manchu: Chapter 1: Iron Fist [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 10
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Kaii-Yaaahhh!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: martial arts
Synopsis: Exclusive coverage of Fred Hamilton's All-Dojo Tournament
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In Content Item: FlagThe Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #5 published January 1976
as Kaii-Yaaahhh! [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 10
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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: martial arts
Character(s): Shang-Chi
First Line: Coming your way — feet first — the fourth furiously fast-moving issue of Marvel Comics' monthly masterpiece....
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Fu Manchu, Sax Rohmer and Shang-Chi

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Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: martial arts
Character(s): 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.
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Pages: 5
Disclose 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.
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A Non-Paid Commercial That Will Drive You CRAZY

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Crazy Magazine
Character(s): Stan Lee
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Disclose Notes: Photo sequential advertisement featuring Stan Lee promoting the Crazy Magazine publication.
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Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: martial arts, non-fiction
Feature(s): Under the Pagoda
First Line: It may have been a long time coming...
Synopsis: What's new in Kung Fu and martial arts.
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Pages: 3
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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: The samurai will slice you if you don't subscribe!
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Pages: 1
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[The Master Plan of Fu Manchu] Chapter 2: The Sons of the Tiger

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: martial arts
Character(s): Sons of the Tiger [Lin Sun; Abe Brown; Bob Diamond]; Lee Tsaing-Wa; Lascar; Fu Manchu (as transient beggar)
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In Content Item: FlagSpecial Collector's Edition Featuring Savage Fists of Kung Fu #1 published January 1975
as Chapter 2: The Sons of the Tiger [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #5 published January 1976
as The Master Plan of Fu Manchu: Chapter 2: The Sons of the Tiger [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 11
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The Chinese Mechanic

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: martial arts
Synopsis: Article on kung fu actor Barry Chan.
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Pages: 6
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: martial arts
First Line: The kung fu hits just keep on coming!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promotional advertisement with the cover to Marvel Premiere #15 without the background imagery.
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Shaolin Flashback

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Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: martial arts
Character(s): 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."
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Pages: 6
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[The Master Plan of Fu Manchu] Chapter 3: The Hands of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: martial arts
Character(s): 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.
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In Content Item: FlagSpecial Collector's Edition Featuring Savage Fists of Kung Fu #1 published January 1975
as Chapter 3: The Hands of Shang Chi, Master of Kung Fu [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #5 published January 1976
as The Master Plan of Fu Manchu: Chapter 3: The Hands of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 11
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[The Master Plan of Fu Manchu] Epilog:

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: martial arts
Character(s): Sons of the Tiger [Lin Sun; Abe Brown; Robert Diamond]; Iron Fist [Danny Rand]
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In Content Item: FlagSpecial Collector's Edition Featuring Savage Fists of Kung Fu #1 published January 1975
as Epilogue [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): The Gayle House
First Line: Invite your friends over for a... haunting
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for a record LP of recorded haunted house sound effects.
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Genres: horror
Character(s): Gabriel, Devil-Hunter
First Line: To answer the desperate cries of the possessed....
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Promotional advertisement for the latest issue of The Haunt of Horror.
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Dracula Lives!

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Genres: horror
Character(s): Dracula
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promotional for the September issue of "Dracula Lives!"
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Feature(s): Demaru, Inc.
First Line: You'll be a master of self defense once you've completed....
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for a course on Kung-Fu and Karate.
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Missed Any Marvel Masterpieces Lately?

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, horror, humorous
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Two page advertisement to order back issues of Marvel magazines.
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: horror
Character(s): Simon Garth
First Line: The Zombie has risen from the grave!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Promotional for the eighth issue of Tales of the Zombie.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: fantasy
Character(s): Conan
First Line: Hither came Conan, a Cimmerian...
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Promotional for the first issue of The Savage Sword of Conan.
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Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Feature(s): The U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
First Line: FDR sat here.
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Pages: 0.75
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): Guarantee Co.; Five Star Music Masters; Chemson Corp.; Ed Sales Studio
First Line: Blood curdling vampire bat
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Pages: 0.25
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These Are Very Special People

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Broadway Bookfinders
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement on a book featuring "mistakes of Nature."
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First Line: Famous name prizes or cash
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Interior back cover advertisement for selling Christmas Cards.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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First Line: Look who's smiling now!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover advertisement for correspondence education.

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