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Denis Nayland Smith

January 01, 1970

Denis Nayland Smith is a character who was introduced in the series of novels Dr. Fu Manchu by the English author Sax Rohmer. He is a rival to the villain Dr. Fu Manchu.

Denis Nayland Smith
First appearanceThe Zayat Kiss
Created bySax Rohmer
Portrayed by
Voiced by
In-universe information
GenderMale
Occupationpolice commissioner
AffiliationIndian Imperial Police
NationalityBritish

History edit

The character of Denis Nayland Smith was created in 1912 by Sax Rohmer, in the short story The Zayat Kiss, narrated by his friend Dr. Petrie.[1] The short story was included in the fix-up novel The Mystery of Dr. Fu-Manchu.[2][3] In the first three books, Smith serves in the Indian Imperial Police as a police commissioner in Burma who has been granted a roving commission, allowing him to exercise authority over any official group who can help him in his mission.[4] When Rohmer revived the series in 1931, Smith, who has been knighted for his efforts to defeat Fu Manchu, is an ex-Assistant Commissioner of Scotland Yard. Nayland Smith had an affair with his rival's daughter, Fah Lo Suee.[5][6]

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Comics edit

 
Denis Nayland Smith in The Mask Of Dr Fu Manchu (1951), art by Wally Wood.


Nayland Smith was first brought to newspaper comic strips in a black and white daily comic strip Fu Manchu drawn by Leo O'Mealia (1884–1960) that ran from 1931 to 1933.[3] The strips were adaptations of the first two Dr. Fu Manchu novels and part of the third. Nayland Smith made his first comic book appearance in Detective Comics #17 and continued, as one feature among many in the anthology series, until #28. These were reprints of the earlier Leo O'Mealia strips. In 1943, the serial Drums of Fu Manchu was adapted by Spanish comic artist José Grau Hernández in 1943. Nayland Smith appears in Avon's one-shot The Mask of Dr. Fu Manchu in 1951 by Wally Wood.[7]

In the early 1970s, writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin approached DC Comics to adapt the television series Kung Fu into a comic book, as DC's parent company, Warner Communications, owned the rights to the series. DC Comics, however, was not interested in their pitch, believing the show's and the martial arts genre popularity would phase out quickly. The duo then approached Marvel Comics with the idea to create a kung fu-focused original comic. Editor-in-chief Roy Thomas agreed, but only if they would include the Sax Rohmer's pulp villain Dr. Fu Manchu, as Marvel had previously acquired the comic book rights to the character.[8][9] Englehart and Starlin developed Shang-Chi, a master of kung fu and a previously unknown son of Dr. Fu Manchu.[10][11] In Master of Kung Fu #17 (cover-dated April 1974), Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin adapted the character for the series. After Marvel's license with the Rohmer estate expired, Master of Kung Fu was cancelled in 1983,[12] Smith and Petrie have not appeared in any Marvel properties since the end of the Master of Kung Fu series in 1983.

Sir Denis Nayland Smith and Petrie fought for forty years against Fu Manchu but were ageing. Then Fu Manchu ordered his son Shang-Chi, who believed his father was a noble man dedicated to world peace, to kill Petrie. Shang-Chi obeyed the order though he only killed a replicant. This led Shang-Chi to encounter Nayland Smith who told him the truth about his father. Petrie was found alive and together with Nayland Smith, Shang-Chi, Black Jack Tarr an ex soldier and Clive Reston, a smooth talker, the war continued.

Sir Denis Nayland Smith is one of the few characters from the Marvel Universe to have appeared in an Action Force story. Normally the two are treated as completely separate continuities.

  • Sir Denis Nayland Smith's appearance in "Meditations in Red" served to introduce Shang-Chi in preparation for a reprint of his adventures from Master of Kung Fu volume 1 #29 to #31 in Action Force issue #18 to issue #29.
  • Sir Denis Nayland Smith was one of a number of characters originally created for the Fu Manchu series of novels by Sax Rohmer. The comic rights to the novels were purchased by Marvel in the 1970s who combined them with their original character of Shang-Chi.

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References edit

  1. ^ "Sir Denis Nayland Smith". www.internationalhero.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
  2. ^ "Frayling Tackles his own Yellow Peril – Black Gate". 10 October 2014. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
  3. ^ a b "Sir Denis Nayland Smith". www.internationalhero.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
  4. ^ "The Fu Manchu Chronology". www.pjfarmer.com. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
  5. ^ "Fah Lo Suee (Daughter of Fu Manchu)". The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
  6. ^ "The Fu Manchu Chronology". www.pjfarmer.com. Retrieved 2022-06-01.
  7. ^ Maynard, William Patrick (23 July 2010). "Fu Manchu in Comics". Black Gate. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
  8. ^ "Inside Shang-Chi's evolution from forgotten comic book character to big-screen superhero".
  9. ^ "A success written in the stars". Universo HQ. March 3, 2001. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  10. ^ Sanderson, Peter; Gilbert, Laura (2008). "1970s". Marvel Chronicle A Year by Year History. London, United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. p. 161. ISBN 978-0756641238. Capitalizing on the popularity of martial arts movies, writer Steve Englehart and artist/co-plotter Jim Starlin created Marvel's Master of Kung Fu series. The title character, Shang-Chi, was the son of novelist Sax Rohmer's criminal mastermind Dr. Fu Manchu.
  11. ^ Sanderson, Peter (2007). The Marvel Comics Guide to New York City. New York, New York: Pocket Books. pp. 6–7. ISBN 978-1416531418.
  12. ^ "Here's Why Marvel Doesn't Own Movie Rights to Shang-Chi's Biggest Villain". Screen Rant. August 26, 2019.


External links edit

  • Denis Nayland Smith on Marvel Database
  • Denis Nayland Smith at Comic Vine
  • Sir Denis Nayland Smith at Marvel.com

January 01, 1970
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Denis Nayland Smith is a character who was introduced in the series of novels Dr Fu Manchu by the English author Sax Rohmer He is a rival to the villain Dr Fu Manchu Denis Nayland SmithFirst appearanceThe Zayat KissCreated bySax RohmerPortrayed byFred PaulO P HeggieLewis StoneWilliam RoyleCedric HardwickeLester MatthewsNigel GreenDouglas WilmerRichard GreenePeter SellersVoiced byFred PaulHanley StaffordIn universe informationGenderMaleOccupationpolice commissionerAffiliationIndian Imperial PoliceNationalityBritishContents 1 History 2 In other media 2 1 Comics 2 2 Films 2 3 Television 2 4 Radio 3 References 4 External linksHistory editThis section needs expansion You can help by adding to it May 2022 The character of Denis Nayland Smith was created in 1912 by Sax Rohmer in the short story The Zayat Kiss narrated by his friend Dr Petrie 1 The short story was included in the fix up novel The Mystery of Dr Fu Manchu 2 3 In the first three books Smith serves in the Indian Imperial Police as a police commissioner in Burma who has been granted a roving commission allowing him to exercise authority over any official group who can help him in his mission 4 When Rohmer revived the series in 1931 Smith who has been knighted for his efforts to defeat Fu Manchu is an ex Assistant Commissioner of Scotland Yard Nayland Smith had an affair with his rival s daughter Fah Lo Suee 5 6 In other media editComics edit nbsp Denis Nayland Smith in The Mask Of Dr Fu Manchu 1951 art by Wally Wood Nayland Smith was first brought to newspaper comic strips in a black and white daily comic strip Fu Manchu drawn by Leo O Mealia 1884 1960 that ran from 1931 to 1933 3 The strips were adaptations of the first two Dr Fu Manchu novels and part of the third Nayland Smith made his first comic book appearance in Detective Comics 17 and continued as one feature among many in the anthology series until 28 These were reprints of the earlier Leo O Mealia strips In 1943 the serial Drums of Fu Manchu was adapted by Spanish comic artist Jose Grau Hernandez in 1943 Nayland Smith appears in Avon s one shot The Mask of Dr Fu Manchu in 1951 by Wally Wood 7 In the early 1970s writer Steve Englehart and artist Jim Starlin approached DC Comics to adapt the television series Kung Fu into a comic book as DC s parent company Warner Communications owned the rights to the series DC Comics however was not interested in their pitch believing the show s and the martial arts genre popularity would phase out quickly The duo then approached Marvel Comics with the idea to create a kung fu focused original comic Editor in chief Roy Thomas agreed but only if they would include the Sax Rohmer s pulp villain Dr Fu Manchu as Marvel had previously acquired the comic book rights to the character 8 9 Englehart and Starlin developed Shang Chi a master of kung fu and a previously unknown son of Dr Fu Manchu 10 11 In Master of Kung Fu 17 cover dated April 1974 Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin adapted the character for the series After Marvel s license with the Rohmer estate expired Master of Kung Fu was cancelled in 1983 12 Smith and Petrie have not appeared in any Marvel properties since the end of the Master of Kung Fu series in 1983 Sir Denis Nayland Smith and Petrie fought for forty years against Fu Manchu but were ageing Then Fu Manchu ordered his son Shang Chi who believed his father was a noble man dedicated to world peace to kill Petrie Shang Chi obeyed the order though he only killed a replicant This led Shang Chi to encounter Nayland Smith who told him the truth about his father Petrie was found alive and together with Nayland Smith Shang Chi Black Jack Tarr an ex soldier and Clive Reston a smooth talker the war continued Sir Denis Nayland Smith is one of the few characters from the Marvel Universe to have appeared in an Action Force story Normally the two are treated as completely separate continuities Sir Denis Nayland Smith s appearance in Meditations in Red served to introduce Shang Chi in preparation for a reprint of his adventures from Master of Kung Fu volume 1 29 to 31 in Action Force issue 18 to issue 29 Sir Denis Nayland Smith was one of a number of characters originally created for the Fu Manchu series of novels by Sax Rohmer The comic rights to the novels were purchased by Marvel in the 1970s who combined them with their original character of Shang Chi Films edit Fred Paul in The Mystery of Dr Fu Manchu 1923 and The Further Mysteries of Dr Fu Manchu 1924 O P Heggie in The Mysterious Dr Fu Manchu 1929 and The Return of Dr Fu Manchu 1930 Lewis Stone in The Mask of Fu Manchu 1932 William Royle in Drums of Fu Manchu 1940 Nigel Green in The Face of Fu Manchu 1965 Douglas Wilmer in The Brides of Fu Manchu 1966 and The Vengeance of Fu Manchu 1967 Richard Greene in The Blood of Fu Manchu 1968 and The Castle of Fu Manchu 1969 Peter Sellers portrayed both Smith and Fu Manchu in The Fiendish Plot of Dr Fu Manchu 1980 Television edit Cedric Hardwicke in Fu Manchu The Zayat Kiss 1952 Lester Matthews in The Adventures of Dr Fu Manchu 1956 television series Radio edit Hanley Stafford in The Shadow of Fu Manchu 1939 1940 References edit Sir Denis Nayland Smith www internationalhero co uk Retrieved 2022 06 01 Frayling Tackles his own Yellow Peril Black Gate 10 October 2014 Retrieved 2022 06 01 a b Sir Denis Nayland Smith www internationalhero co uk Retrieved 2022 06 01 The Fu Manchu Chronology www pjfarmer com Retrieved 2022 06 01 Fah Lo Suee Daughter of Fu Manchu The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe Retrieved 2022 06 01 The Fu Manchu Chronology www pjfarmer com Retrieved 2022 06 01 Maynard William Patrick 23 July 2010 Fu Manchu in Comics Black Gate Retrieved 2019 09 10 Inside Shang Chi s evolution from forgotten comic book character to big screen superhero A success written in the stars Universo HQ March 3 2001 Retrieved September 8 2021 Sanderson Peter Gilbert Laura 2008 1970s Marvel Chronicle A Year by Year History London United Kingdom Dorling Kindersley p 161 ISBN 978 0756641238 Capitalizing on the popularity of martial arts movies writer Steve Englehart and artist co plotter Jim Starlin created Marvel s Master of Kung Fu series The title character Shang Chi was the son of novelist Sax Rohmer s criminal mastermind Dr Fu Manchu Sanderson Peter 2007 The Marvel Comics Guide to New York City New York New York Pocket Books pp 6 7 ISBN 978 1416531418 Here s Why Marvel Doesn t Own Movie Rights to Shang Chi s Biggest Villain Screen Rant August 26 2019 External links editDenis Nayland Smith on Marvel Database Denis Nayland Smith at Comic Vine Sir Denis Nayland Smith at Marvel com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Denis Nayland Smith amp oldid 1223370813, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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