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Creation & Design

Sword Master was created to introduce a new hero to the Marvel Universe, reflecting a blend of Eastern and Western storytelling.

Early Years

Lin Lie grew up in Beijing, where he trained in martial arts and discovered his family's legacy tied to the mystical Sword of the Dragon.

Character Development

Throughout his journey, Lin Lie evolves from a young martial artist into a seasoned hero, learning the importance of responsibility and heritage.

Cultural Reception

Sword Master has been well-received for bringing diversity to the Marvel Universe and showcasing Asian culture.

Character Details

Real Name:
Lin Lie
First Appearance:
War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas #1
Aliases:
Sword Master, The Chosen One
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
New Agents of Atlas, Heroes for Hire
Abilities:
Master swordsman, Martial arts expert, Enhanced agility
Equipment:
Sword of the Dragon, Various martial arts weapons
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
black
Hair Color:
black

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War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas #1
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas #1
 
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1st team appearance of the new Agents of Atlas, a superhero team of Asian descent: Shang Chi, Jimmy Woo, Amadeus Cho, Crescent, Io, Luna Snow, Aero, Silk, Sword Master and Wave

1st appearance of Luna Snow

[June 2023 - Jennie, a member of the Korean K-pop group Blackpink is rumored to be cast in the role of Luna Snow in an upcoming MCU project according to allkpop.com]

1st appearance of Crescent & Io

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1st appearance of Aero

1st appearance of Wave, a female Filipino superhero

1st cover appearance of Sword Master, not in the story

War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas #2
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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War of the Realms: New Agents of Atlas #2
 
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1st appearance of Sword Master, later becomes Iron Fist

Sword Master previously appeared on the cover of War of the Realms: Agents of Atlas #1 but not in-story

Sword Master #1
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Origin of Sword Master

Team-up of Shang-Chi and Sword Master

1st appearance of Chiyou, a dark elder god

Sword Master #1
1:25 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Variant cover art by Philip Tan

Sword Master #1
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Variant cover art by Haining

Sword Master #1
2nd Print ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Second printing

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Sword Master #2
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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Origin of Sword Master

1st appearance of Ji Shuangshuang

Sword Master #9
Marvel ⋅ 2020
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1st appearance of Lin Feng, the older brother of Sword Master

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Death of Doctor Strange: White Fox #1
Marvel ⋅ 2021
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Origin of White Fox

Origin of Sword Master as Iron Fist, the destruction of his sword

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