Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu
Marvel Super Heroes 187 • mythic
- Set
- Marvel Super Heroes
- Collector number
- 187
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Lee Woo-chul
- Market price
- $11.49
What it does
You may activate abilities of creatures you control as though those creatures had haste.
tap: Add two mana of any one color. Spend this mana only to activate abilities of creature sources.
"Many underestimate me because I carry no weapon. But I am the weapon."
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Shang-Chi first appeared in the Marvel Universe in 1973, created by writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin during the height of the 1970s martial arts cinema craze. The character was initially conceived to capitalize on the popularity of the television show Kung Fu, drawing heavy stylistic inspiration from Bruce Lee. As the Master of Kung Fu, Shang-Chi became a cornerstone of Marvel's experimentation with genre-blending, moving away from traditional superhero tropes to embrace themes of espionage, philosophy, and internal conflict.
The depiction of Shang-Chi in the Marvel Super Heroes card set reflects the character's transition into mainstream comic lore. By the time this card was produced, the artwork aimed to capture his signature lethal elegance and grounded combat style, distancing him from the more cosmic or gadget-heavy heroes of the era. The design was received as a respectful homage to the golden age of martial arts comics, solidified by the crisp, action-oriented illustration that highlights his focus and physical discipline.
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