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Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu Vol. 1 #1 Page 17

Location: JIM STARLIN
Artists: Jim Starlin (Penciller) , Al Milgrom (Inker)

Location: JIM STARLIN
Title: Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu Vol. 1 #1 Page 17*
Artist: Jim Starlin (Penciller) , Al Milgrom (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 486
Likes on CAF: 5
Comments: 18
Added to Site: 1/12/2022

"The Testing of Shang-Chi"
April 1974

Shang-Chi (aka Master of Kung-Fu or Brother Hand) was created by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. His first appearance was in December 1973 in Special Marvel Edition Vol. 1 #15. He also appeared in Special Marvel Edition #16 and #17 when tittle turned into The Hands of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu. At the same time, April 1974, The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #1 was published by Magazine Management, a sibling corporation of Marvel Comics. Then, this is one of the first appearances of Shang-Chi (the third or the fourth one)

Shang-Chi is one of the most iconic (amongst other relevant ones) characters created by one the most talented bronze age comic artists, JIM STARLIN. I was looking for a beautiful 70's Starlin's page. Not easy, you know... Starlin art is elusive and expensive... I'm not still quenched! My dream is to have a Starlin's cosmic page... time to time!

Shang-Chi, beyoind MCU, is a dramatic character. Even more under Al Milgrom's inks.

"When I started in the comic book business, 'Art Of' books were strictly the provenance of the greats, like Rembrandt and Da Vinci. But times change, and so do attitudes. Now the comic is considered an art form, and I hope 'A Life in Words and Pictures' contributes a little to that art form's history."
JIM STARLIN

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David Geo Member Since 2009

Posted On 1/12/2022

Love the perspective on that last panel!

Toni S Member Since 2019

Posted On 1/12/2022

David Geo wrote:

" Love the perspective on that last panel!
"

Me too! thanks so much!!

Rafa Amat Member Since 2008

Posted On 1/12/2022

Congrats on this GREAT and cool page!!!!

Toni S Member Since 2019

Posted On 1/12/2022

Rafa Amat wrote:

" Congrats on this GREAT and cool page!!!!
"

Thanks so much Rafa! You made it possible... !

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005

Posted On 1/12/2022

Fantastic use of screentone everywhere! It adds a lot of depth and the way it is part of the wall pattern in panel 2 is amazing! The angle of the big panel by Starlin gives this a cinematic feel where you can imagine the camera moving within that space to pull back fromt he previous close up panel.

Toni S Member Since 2019

Posted On 1/13/2022

Marcus Wai wrote:

" Fantastic use of screentone everywhere! It adds a lot of depth and the way it is part of the wall pattern in panel 2 is amazing! The angle of the big panel by Starlin gives this a cinematic feel where you can imagine the camera moving within that space to pull back fromt he previous close up panel.
"

Thanks so much Marcus! I agree you! An awesome exemple of the ccntrol of the comic language! Starlin sits on the throne of the greatest!

K Gearon Member Since 2011

Posted On 1/12/2022

Awesome! Great head shot at the top right and the perspective and depth exhibited in that bottom splashy panel are outstanding! And from the first issue?! Many a box checked here, Toni. Congrats!

Toni S Member Since 2019

Posted On 1/13/2022

K Gearon wrote:

" Awesome! Great head shot at the top right and the perspective and depth exhibited in that bottom splashy panel are outstanding! And from the first issue?! Many a box checked here, Toni. Congrats!
"

Hi Kahlil it has been a stroke of luck to get this page! You described perfectly Jim Starlin's talent. I'm so happy because it's super difficult to find 70's Starlin's art. You know! Thanks so much always for your comments.

Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) Member Since 2006

Posted On 1/12/2022

70's Starlin magic!

Toni S Member Since 2019

Posted On 1/13/2022

Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) wrote:

" 70's Starlin magic!
"

It is Kirkk! You have some pretty good examples of it in your gallery. Thanks so much!

frank x townsondecker Member Since 2006

Posted On 1/12/2022

Nice!!!

Toni S Member Since 2019

Posted On 1/13/2022

frank x townsondecker wrote:

" Nice!!!
"

Thanks so much Frank!

Nils E Member Since 2014

Posted On 1/14/2022

Iconic moment, great early Starlin.

Toni S Member Since 2019

Posted On 1/15/2022

Nils E wrote:

" Iconic moment, great early Starlin.
"

Yes! Just in his second yeard on Marvel's board! Thanks

Carlo M Member Since 2006

Posted On 1/2/2023

The layout of this page shows what a master Starlin is. and talking about the inks, are all those different background effects different types of zip-a-tone. Whatever they are, kudos to Milgrom, a truly amazing inker.

Toni S Member Since 2019

Posted On 1/2/2023

Carlo M wrote:

" The layout of this page shows what a master Starlin is. and talking about the inks, are all those different background effects different types of zip-a-tone. Whatever they are, kudos to Milgrom, a truly amazing inker.
"

Starlin / Milgrom made a great art team in 70's!!! You are right, the composition is excellent. Grazie my friend.

Lee C. Member Since 2005

Posted On 5/5/2023

A mind bending page! And how Starlin managed to get such power and drama into a sequence with no action is testament to his genius.

Toni S Member Since 2019

Posted On 5/5/2023

Lee C. wrote:

" A mind bending page! And how Starlin managed to get such power and drama into a sequence with no action is testament to his genius.
"

Fully agree my friend! Thanks a lot!!!

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