Zheng Zu

Few characters carry the weight of legacy and shadow quite like Zheng Zu, who stepped onto the Bronze Age stage in 1975 through the pages of Mestre do Kung Fu #1, brought to life by the formidable creative trio of Steve Englehart, Jim Starlin, and Al Milgrom. Published under Editora Abril, his presence has persisted across nearly five decades of comics history — a remarkable span for any figure in the medium. He shares his world with some genuinely iconic company: Shang-Chi, Ororo Munroe, Kurt Wagner, and Scott Summers all cross his path across titles like Superaventuras Marvel and Shang-Chi. A character whose footprint stretches from the Bronze Age all the way to 2023 is one worth seeking out, and Zheng Zu rewards the curious collector willing to dig in.