Cho Lin

Born into the Bronze Age Marvel universe with a debut in the landmark first issue of The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu in 1974, Cho Lin is a figure woven into one of the most distinctive corners of the House of Ideas — the martial arts world that captivated readers throughout that era's kung fu craze. Created by Gerry Conway and Dick Giordano, this character has kept remarkable company across the decades, sharing pages with Shang-Chi, the shadowy Zheng Zu, and the classic pulp figures of Fu Manchu and Denis Nayland Smith. With appearances stretching across 45 years and a presence in Master of Kung Fu and its celebrated omnibus collections, Cho Lin is a genuine piece of Bronze Age Marvel history — modest in total appearances but rooted in some of the most stylish, atmospheric storytelling Marvel ever produced.