Chen Chang was a “highly cultured and wealthy,” not to mention brilliant, Chinese warlord. Angered by the Western powers’ exploitation of his homeland, he plotted to bring misery and ruin to any Westerner he happens to come across and “to bring disaster upon the white race.” He was occasionally aided by River Lily, a murderous Chinese pirate queen. He was opposed by Richard Kendall, an American who managed to succeed through luck rather than any particular skill. In later issues, Chen Chang demonstrated an ability to recover from injuries that would have, by all rights, killed any ordinary human being. The comics never elaborated on how he managed to accomplish that.
Alias Chen Chang |
Real Names/Alt Names Chen Chang |
Characteristics Villain, Martial Artist, Fox Feature Universe, World War II Era |
Creators/Key Contributors Munson Paddock |
First Appearance Mystery Men Comics #1 (Aug. 1939) |
First Publisher Fox Feature Syndicate [CB+] [DCM] [GCD] |
Appearance List Green Mask #5-6, Mystery Men Comics #1 |
Sample Read Mystery Men Comics [DCM] [CB+] |
Description Chen Chang was a “highly cultured and wealthy,” not to mention brilliant, Chinese warlord. Angered by the Western powers’ exploitation of his homeland, he plotted to bring misery and ruin to any Westerner he happens to come across and “to bring disaster upon the white race.” He was occasionally aided by River Lily, a murderous Chinese pirate queen. He was opposed by Richard Kendall, an American who managed to succeed through luck rather than any particular skill. In later issues, Chen Chang demonstrated an ability to recover from injuries that would have, by all rights, killed any ordinary human being. The comics never elaborated on how he managed to accomplish that. |
Source Chen Chang – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki |