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Special Marvel Edition #15

Location: COVERS A
Artists: Jim Starlin (Penciller) , Al Milgrom (Inker)

Location: COVERS A
Title: Special Marvel Edition #15
Artist: Jim Starlin (Penciller) , Al Milgrom (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 4692
Likes on CAF: 11
Favorited on CAF: 7
Comments: 31
Added to Site: 10/21/2010

This is it !!!! First apparition of Shang-Chi the Master of Kung-Fu and, extreme delight, the first appariton of the MOKF major villain Fu Manchu all at once !!!!!
The characters created by Sax Rohmer were adapted by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin at the same time Starlin worked on his Captain Marvel and the page is signed Gemini ( and was later signed by Jim Starlin on the margin )...actually the SME #15 was released one month later than the CM #29 ( 1973 ) which is the earlier Gemini signed cover I can remember of and the best CM cover there is ( Lucky Len !!! )!!!!
Every Starlin collector knows of the special link between these two artists, Starlin and Milgrom and I still believe Al was the best inker for Jim, after himself OF COURSE !!!!
Funny is the Gemini signature figuring twice on the cover as it was printed the lower part of the ground wouldn't appear so they re-signed it above the previous one...
And very interesting is the lettering attempt on the back of the page which means IMO that Starlin designed the title too !!!!!
I don't think there is any other exemple of a Starlin first apparition featured on a vintage 70's cover, even Dreadstar ( in the 80's ) hasn't his first app. on a cover...
What more is to say ?? this cover is not a cosmic cover but still it is my Ultimate Masterpiece and the art is SUPREME !!!! I've always been fond of Kung-Fu in general and the MOKF is one of the best series from the early Bronze age...No need to say Jim is my top number one favorite artist !
When I was younger and still actively filling my comic books collection I searched for 10 years ( !!! ) before I could find a decent copy of the SME#15, in France back in the days it wasn't easy to get key books even from the Bronze age and for the little story I found it in Amsterdam ( eh-eh !! ) !!!!
Now posting this Huge art masterpiece fills me with so intense feelings that I want to thank everybody who is dealing with me, patiently and honoring me with their trust !!!!
And the special thanks go to John and Nick my best UK pals !!!!!
Thanks for letting me the two years I needed to achieve this godlike new addition to my humble collection which now won't remain so humble anymore !!!!!!!
Meeting the both of you is the very best thing that happened in my collector's life and what a pleasure to have a business relationship turning to real friendship !!!
Also huge thanks for the friends on the CAF who support my Starlin collection always there for their help, comments and kind words !!!!! Eric I know you're out there !!!!!
Yeah life is GOOD !!!! And collecting art is the best experience of all after ... well you know !

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Member Since: January 2009
Last Login: April 2026
Ebay Id: mandarin34
Website: http://www.lafrenchcollection.com
Country: FRANCE
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Ron S Member Since 2007

Posted On 10/21/2010

Nice story. Great cover!! Congratulations!!!

John S. Member Since 2005

Posted On 10/21/2010

Romain, i am glad that we worked out a deal that we are both happy with and that after all this time the cover is finally in your hands. Hope you cherish it as much as i have over these years, its truly a wonderful piece.

Romain Verlier Member Since 2009

Posted On 10/21/2010

I will !!!!! Thanks again my friend for the deal of my life !!!!!

Earl Hamilton Member Since 2009

Posted On 10/21/2010

SCMOKF= Super Cover Magnificent Origin of Kung-FU! HEART FELT CONGRATS on this addition!!

Carlos DS Member Since 2006

Posted On 10/21/2010

Grail of Grails romain~ easily one of the best pieces of art from the 70's Congratulations!

Josh G. Member Since 2008

Posted On 10/21/2010

you just kicked the face of every CAF MOKF collector right in the face like Shang-Chi!

The Comic Coffin™ Member Since 2007

Posted On 10/21/2010

I agree with Josh that you have firmly established with this magnificent Special Marvel Edition-Master of Kung Fu cover that your gallery is one of the best on the entire CAF. The first appearance of Shang-Chi and by Starlin!!! And an early Gemini signature!!! I'm very happy for you my friend, it couldn't have ended up in a better home. This is one of the greatest pieces of art from the Bronze age or any age for that matter!!!

Scott Williams Member Since 2004

Posted On 10/21/2010

I remember this cover well. What a great addition to your no longer humble collection.

Michael Mikulovsky Member Since 2009

Posted On 10/21/2010

Great Goobily Goop! Man I have great memories of this book. As well as Capt.Mar-vell #29! Starlin in his prime, I loved his Marvel Feature, CM & Warlock the most!

Josh G. Member Since 2008

Posted On 10/21/2010

hi! whoops! you caught me being jealous again!

Dan F Member Since 2004

Posted On 10/21/2010

Fully of Starliny Goodness! Congrats!

Mike W Member Since 2007

Posted On 10/21/2010

OH! MY! GOD!

Colorado Kid Member Since 2007

Posted On 10/21/2010

Too cool, Romain!

. BRAUNY Member Since 2007

Posted On 10/21/2010

Holy crap! That cover kicks ass!!! Congrats!

J L Member Since 2005

Posted On 10/21/2010

That's a great cover and even better story!!!! Congrats.

Felix Lu Member Since 2005

Posted On 10/22/2010

Congrats!!

John Voytek Member Since 2008

Posted On 10/22/2010

Congratulations Romain! Easily one of the best Bronze Age covers of all time. Your Starlin collection grows to even greater heights and I couldn't think of a more deserving Starlinite to wind up owning this masterpiece!

julien mendes Member Since 2010

Posted On 10/25/2010

you find it !!! now you can stop everything :)))!!! Great job my friend ..... you are really the king of Starlin

Wesley Liu Member Since 2009

Posted On 10/25/2010

The crown jewel for all MOKF collectors. Congratulations Romain!

Lee C. Member Since 2005

Posted On 10/28/2010

It just doesn't get any better than this, a real piece of comic book history. Huge congratulations my friend!!!

Nick Katradis Member Since 2005

Posted On 1/17/2011

Romain, a stellar acquisition! One of the finest Bronze Age images of our youth - the historic 1st appearance of Shang-Chi! congrats!

Jim Warden Member Since 2003

Posted On 4/8/2011

WOW! Congratulations on a true grail. This is special on so many levels; thank you for sharing the great background story on how you obtained it!

Larry Wilson Member Since 2012
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Posted On 3/28/2012

Grail. If CAF had a Hall of Fame, this would be in it.

E DLS Member Since 2005

Posted On 3/29/2012

I was so excited because I recently found a copy of THE COMIC!!!!! I can't imagine how exciting it must be to own the original art. Congratulations!

Dimitrios Z Member Since 2011

Posted On 7/27/2012

WOW......Great classic cover, Congrats!!!

Travis Ellisor Member Since 2009

Posted On 9/1/2014

Was browsing through CAF today and noticed this for the first time! It is gorgeous! I am super envious!

Carlo M Member Since 2006

Posted On 3/16/2017

Amazing cover, Kirby-esque layout delivered in Starlin style...priceless!

Y M Member Since 2003

Posted On 7/29/2021

WOW WOW WOW!

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 4/19/2022

Wow! What a kick-ass Shang Chi page! And it's got Fu Manchu as well! Amazing!

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 7/18/2022

Fabulous! Maybe my favorite Shang-Chi cover ever! Love, love, love it!

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