We're not entirely sure what it is, or exactly who's responsible, but this manga-infused Quan Chi artwork (found and shared by Michael McWhertor) was too good to ignore!

The Kotaku Editor-turned-Polygon Senior Reporter discovered Quan Chi in the Akihabra location for retro gaming chain, Super Potato. Fitting, then, that the sorcerer appears in his now-retro original attire, delivering a classic leg beatdown with just a hint of maniac glee!

Mortal Kombat has never been quite the same icon in the land of the rising fist, but the series' most recent installment did make headlines when it was spotted in Japan for an alleged arcade 'location test'. It was something of a return for the series, which made gestures toward a cult following with its earlier entries. [full story]

MK's comic book and animation history is well noted, but this is a rare glimpse at something resembling an authentic Mortal Kombat manga. NetherRealm Studios' more recent comic book flirtations -- the 2013 fighting game, Injustice: Gods Among Us -- will reportedly be in Japan September 21-23 for the Tokyo Game Show (in the PS3 Zone).

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