Karate Kid #15

Karate Kid #15 was published by DC Comics in July 1978 as part of the short-lived Karate Kid series, which chronicled the adventures of Val Armorr, a character originally introduced in the Legion of Super-Heroes. By the late 1970s, the popularity of martial arts cinema had sparked a widespread cultural fascination with the discipline, prompting DC to grant the character his own solo title. This issue represents one of the final entries in the series, as the comic concluded shortly thereafter with issue number fifteen being the penultimate installment.

The issue features the creative work of writer Bob Rozakis and artist Ric Estrada, who were tasked with maintaining the character's futuristic, high-stakes tone within the established DC universe. The series was designed to showcase the intersection of traditional martial arts tropes with science fiction elements, aiming to capitalize on the ongoing interest in the genre. While the series ultimately faced cancellation due to shifting editorial priorities, it is remembered by collectors as a distinct stylistic bridge between the 1970s martial arts craze and the complex cosmic lore of the Legion of Super-Heroes.