The Hong Kong Avenue of Comic Stars

During a recent trip to Hong Kong, I visited the Hong Kong Avenue of Comic Stars, an area of Kowloon Park with statues of of characters from Hong Kong comics.

Cloud was drawn by artist Ma Wing-shing as a character in the comic Storm Riders. In the comic, two fellow disciples, Cloud and Wing, rise to fight in order to avoid disaster.

Chan Lok Kwan was drawn by artist Szeto Kim-kiu as a character in the comic Kowloon Walled City. In the comic, Chan Lok Kwan hides himself in the Kowloon Walled City to escape the hunting and killing by the big boss.

Dragon Lord was drawn by artist Khoo Fuk-lung (James) as a character in the comic Kowloon Walled City. In the comic, Dragon Lord is a warrior from heaven responsible for safeguarding the Sky Fixer, an artefact that maintains the balance of the universe.

Tiger Shark was drawn by artist Wan Yat-leung as a character in the comic Tiger Shark. In the comic, Tiger Shark has a mighty fist with self-destructive power which unleashes all the experience, feelings, and life of its user.

Bruce Lee was drawn by artist Vincent Kwong as a character in the comic Bruce Lee. The comic, which was published for almost 40 years, was a breakthrough, making martial art and combat themed comics a mainstream in Hong Kong.

Doggie was drawn by artist Cheng Kin-wo as a character in the comic God Legion. The comic unfolds during the Shang and Zhou dynasties in China when humans and gods both lived on earth. Doggie is the child of a human and a god, and he challenges the god’s authority on earth.

Andy Chan was drawn by artist Man Kai-ming as a character in the comic Teddy Boy. The comic describes the bonds of loyalty and brotherhood in underground Chinese society.

Wang Xiao Hu was drawn by artist Wong Yuk-long (Tony) as a character in the comic Tiger & Dragon Heroes. In the comic, Wang Xiao Hu helps form a martial arts school to punish evil doers.

K was drawn by artist Li Chi-tat as a character in the comic K. In the comic, K is a Chinese agent (similar to James Bond) who is with a loose attitude toward romance and heroic characteristics.

Liaoyuan Huo was drawn by artist Chan Mou as a character in the comic The Ravages of Time. In the comic, Liaoyuan Huo, the chief of the mercenary assissins “Handicapped Warriors,” becomes the most invincible warrior of the time.

Guo Jing was drawn by artist Lee Chi-ching as a character in the comic The Legend of the Condor Heroes. In the comic, Guo Jing exhibit orthodox moral values and traditional chivalry.

Nan Gong Wen Tian was drawn by artist Wong Yuk-long (Tony) as a character in the comic Magical Weapons. In the comic, Nan Gong Wen Tian defends the Nan Gong Clan with the weapon known as Heaven’s Crystal.

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