Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter #14

Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter #14 was published by DC Comics in 1977 during the mid-seventies martial arts craze that swept American pop culture. Created by Dennis O'Neil and Jim Berry, the series was designed to capitalize on the popularity of films like Enter the Dragon and the television show Kung Fu, blending standard superhero tropes with grounded, gritty martial arts narratives that were a distinct departure from DC's more cosmic-leaning titles of the era.

The issue features the work of writer Bill Kunkel and artist Ric Estrada, who carried the series through its relatively short run. The design aesthetic reflects the high-action, street-level storytelling synonymous with the Bronze Age of comics, focusing on character-driven combat and espionage. While the series was not a long-term commercial juggernaut, it remains respected by collectors for its unique tone and its role in diversifying DC's character roster during the late 1970s.