Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter #11

Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter #11, published by DC Comics in 1976, arrived during a brief but significant cultural wave in the mid-1970s that saw martial arts cinema and television influence mainstream American comics. Created by Dennis O'Neil and Jim Berry, the series was designed to bring a more grounded, gritty aesthetic to the DC universe, centering on the martial artist Richard Dragon as he navigated international espionage and personal redemption.

The art in this era of the series frequently utilized the talents of artists like Ric Estrada, who leaned into the kinetic, high-energy compositions required for action-oriented storytelling. The reception of the title was generally positive among fans of the genre, though it was considered a cult favorite rather than a commercial powerhouse, eventually leading to its conclusion after eighteen issues. It remains a notable example of the publisher's attempts to diversify their character library by exploring the popularity of the kung fu subgenre.