Religion: Taoist priest
Name: Kwan-Shu
Classification:
supporting character
clergy/religious leader
First Appearance: Master of Kung Fu #41 (June 1976): "Slain in Secrecy, and by Illusion!"
Creators: Doug Moench, Sal Buscema, Mike Esposito
Number of Appearances: 1
Worked for: Fu Manchu
Gender: male
We know that Kwan-Shu is explicitly portrayed as a priest. His role as a priest is the most important aspect of the character.
We have not yet verified that Kwan-Shu was a Taoist priest. We assume that he was a Taoist priest based on the fact that Shang-Chi is a Taoist and Kwan-Shu was Shang-Chi's priest when he was younger.
Kwan-Shu was also a servant of Fu Manchu, who is Shang-Chi's father. It is possible that Kwan-Shu was a priest a religious order built around Fu Manchu which might not properly be regarded as Taoism. But we have not yet read anything that supports such an interpretation.
Master of Kung Fu #41 (June 1976): "Slain in Secrecy, and by Illusion!"
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix2/midnightsun.htm
- http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix4/fumanchu.htm
- http://www.comicboards.com/marvelguide/masterofkungfu5.html
- https://www.comics.org/issue/29933/
- http://marvel.wikia.com/Master_of_Kung_Fu_Vol_1_41
- http://comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=39832