The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu

A short-lived but vibrant 1970s Australian magazine from K. G. Murray, The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu capitalized on the martial-arts craze with a mix of original stories and reprints. Best remembered for featuring Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, the series also showcased the work of talents like Gerry Conway, Neal Adams, and Don Perlin. Its 16-issue run captured the era’s fascination with hand-to-hand combat and exotic adventure, offering a unique blend of Western superheroics and Eastern mysticism.