Karate Kid #13

Karate Kid #13 was published by DC Comics in 1978, serving as part of the character's short-lived solo series which spun out of his role in the Legion of Super-Heroes. Created by Jim Shooter and designed by artist Mike Grell, the character Val Armorr was intended to bring a grounded, martial arts-focused hero into the futuristic setting of the 30th century, drawing heavy inspiration from the martial arts cinema craze of the 1970s.

The issue features artwork by Ricardo Villagran and storytelling that emphasizes the character's isolation as a man out of time within the DC multiverse. While the series was cancelled shortly after this period, it remains a notable example of the industry's attempt to diversify its comic book genres during the Bronze Age, reflecting the decade's fascination with Eastern philosophy and hand-to-hand combat heroics.