An old Chinese proverb says the ordinary man takes revenge at once... while the superior man waits three years! Three years from now... watch your step! 
Richard Dragon, Kung-Fu Fighter #9 is an issue of the series Richard Dragon, Kung-Fu Fighter (Volume 1) with a cover date of June, 1976.
Synopsis for "The Preying Mantis!"
On the mild hope that it might help reveal who has taken out an assassination contract on Ben Turner, Richard Dragon, Turner and Lady Shiva journey to the island of San Lorenzo at Barney Ling's invitation. "Flying Saucer Rumors" about a criminal with an insect-shaped head are affecting tourist trade on the Island. The trio must contend with amateur bounty hunters out to capture the "freak" for money. The trio easily wins in fights against them.
Dragon encounters the "Preying Mantis", who had turned to crime in dismay after plastic surgeons the world over had told him there was no hope for his condition. He proved to be a skilled combatant, claiming he had learned martial arts from watching insects battle.
Dragon wins the fight on dangerous territory in an abandoned fort high above the ground.
Appearing in "The Preying Mantis!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Preying Mantis (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Jane "Janey" Lewis
- Joe (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Caribbean Sea
- San Lorenzo (First appearance)
- New York City
- Manhattan
- Richard Dragon Kung Fu School
- Manhattan
Items:
Vehicles:
- None
See Also
- Cover gallery for the Richard Dragon, Kung-Fu Fighter series
- Images from Richard Dragon, Kung-Fu Fighter Vol 1 9