Often considered the most heroic member of the main Mortal Kombat cast, Liu Kang is a character with a lasting legacy that has stretched into modern day. Since the release of the first Mortal Kombat over 30 years ago, Liu Kang has become far more than the simple Bruce Lee reference he originated as. While his importance to the overall storyline of the franchise may not be matched by the same iconic level of recognition afforded to fighters like Scorpion and Sub-Zero, Liu Kang has always been a core part of Mortal Kombat’s identity.