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Creation & Design

The Si-Fan were created as a fictional organization in the Marvel Universe, primarily as adversaries to Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung Fu. They were designed to embody the archetype of the secretive and deadly martial arts clans.

Early Years

The Si-Fan first appeared in the early 1970s during the rise of martial arts popularity in comics, often depicted as a shadowy organization involved in crime and assassination.

Character Development

Over the years, the Si-Fan have evolved from mere antagonists to complex characters with their own motivations and histories, often reflecting the themes of honor and betrayal in martial arts narratives.

Cultural Reception

The Si-Fan have been well-received as formidable foes in the Marvel Universe, contributing to the popularity of martial arts stories in comics.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
Aliases:
The Si-Fan
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Hand, Shang-Chi
Abilities:
Martial Arts Mastery, Stealth, Assassination
Equipment:
Ninja Weapons, Poison
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
black
Hair Color:
black

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Special Marvel Edition #15

Marvel ⋅ 1973

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Special Marvel Edition #15
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung-Fu

1st appearance of Sir Dennis Nayland-Smith

1st appearance of Fu Manchu, father of Shang-Chi, later renamed Han, then Zheng Zu

1st team appearance of Si-Fan, a secret society with allegiances to Fu Manchu

1st appearance of Shang-Chi's unnamed mother, an American - later retconned in Shang-Chi #4 (2021)

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