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The Origin of the Blade in Sword Master #4 [Preview]
Sword Master #4 is in stores from Marvel Comics this week, by Shuizu, Gunji, Greg Pak, Fonda Lee, Ario Anandito, Rachelle Rosenberg, and Travis Lanham. We've got a preview below.
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Sword Master has been telling two stories from the start, one staring the titular Sword Master, Lin Lie, and the second starring the Master of Kung-Fu, Shang-Chi. It's been a good way to increase interest in a new character be featuring the fan-favorite Shang-Chi.
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But business is really starting to pick up in Sword Master's story, so this preview focuses entirely on the former for the first time.
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As we take a trip back in time to explore some ancient history.
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And to learn the origin of the Sword of Fu Xi.
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And also to get a little fireworks show?
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Sword Master #4 is in stores on Wednesday.
SWORD MASTER #4
AUG191077
(W) Shuizhu, Greg Pak (A) Ario Anindito (A/CA) Gunji
MYSTERIES UNLOCKED!
• LIN LIE delves 5000 years into the past to uncover the legendary origins of his magic sword — and finally discovers his connection to the mysterious huntress JI SHUANG SHUANG!
• Meanwhile, in our second story, SHANG-CHI faces a teacher's greatest nightmare. Can he trust Lin Lie in the fight against ARES, GOD OF WAR — or must Shang-Chi wield the black sword himself?
Rated T+
In Shops: Oct 02, 2019
SRP: $3.99
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