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Shang-Chi by Gene Luen Yang
Shang-Chi, Vol. 1: Brothers & Sisters
Collects Shang-Chi (2020) #1-5.
The Marvel Universe's greatest fighter returns to a world of death and destruction he thought he left behind! An ancient and evil secret society has remained in hiding since the death of their leader, Zheng Zu. But now a successor has been chosen to shift the balance of power in the world: Zheng Zu's son, Shang-Chi! In a fractious family reunion, Shang-Chi gets to know the siblings he never knew he had, including the deadly Sister Hammer! But who among them can he trust — and who is trying to kill him? Shang-Chi will find out the hard way as his life ends up on the line — and the only one who can save him is…his father? But isn't he dead?!
The Marvel Universe's greatest fighter returns to a world of death and destruction he thought he left behind! An ancient and evil secret society has remained in hiding since the death of their leader, Zheng Zu. But now a successor has been chosen to shift the balance of power in the world: Zheng Zu's son, Shang-Chi! In a fractious family reunion, Shang-Chi gets to know the siblings he never knew he had, including the deadly Sister Hammer! But who among them can he trust — and who is trying to kill him? Shang-Chi will find out the hard way as his life ends up on the line — and the only one who can save him is…his father? But isn't he dead?!
116 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 31, 2021
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Gene Luen Yang
363 books3,386 followersGene Luen Yang writes, and sometimes draws, comic books and graphic novels. As the Library of Congress’ fifth National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, he advocates for the importance of reading, especially reading diversely. American Born Chinese, his first graphic novel from First Second Books, was a National Book Award finalist, as well as the winner of the Printz Award and an Eisner Award. His two-volume graphic novel Boxers & Saints won the L.A. Times Book Prize and was a National Book Award Finalist. His other works include Secret Coders (with Mike Holmes), The Shadow Hero (with Sonny Liew), Superman from DC Comics (with various artists), and the Avatar: The Last Airbender series from Dark Horse Comics (with Gurihiru). In 2016, he was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow. His most recent books are Dragon Hoops from First Second Books and Superman Smashes the Klan from DC Comics.
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May 17, 2022
2.5 stars
"Maybe be oughta show [the six-armed dragon] some mercy?" -- Takeshi, a.k.a. Brother Sabre
"Are you kidding?! It ate my Cliff Bar!" -- Esme, a.k.a. Sister Dagger
I was sort of interested in reading Vol. 1: Brothers & Sisters after the release of the cinematic Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings last autumn (although still unseen by me) and also Shang-Chi's prominence in a chapter of Douglas Wolk's recent tome All of the Marvels, an excellent overview of a number of Marvel titles and characters since the company's inception in 1961. However, I found this volume to be underwhelming mystical-action hodgepodge. Shang-Chi is a pleasant but bland lead for the book, but the supporting characters of his younger sister Esme (who never fails to crack wise or utter a cutting line to enliven a scene) and MI-6 secret agent Leiko Wu showed more personality AND potential. Actually, if those two would headline their own title I'd read it in a heartbeat!
"Maybe be oughta show [the six-armed dragon] some mercy?" -- Takeshi, a.k.a. Brother Sabre
"Are you kidding?! It ate my Cliff Bar!" -- Esme, a.k.a. Sister Dagger
I was sort of interested in reading Vol. 1: Brothers & Sisters after the release of the cinematic Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings last autumn (although still unseen by me) and also Shang-Chi's prominence in a chapter of Douglas Wolk's recent tome All of the Marvels, an excellent overview of a number of Marvel titles and characters since the company's inception in 1961. However, I found this volume to be underwhelming mystical-action hodgepodge. Shang-Chi is a pleasant but bland lead for the book, but the supporting characters of his younger sister Esme (who never fails to crack wise or utter a cutting line to enliven a scene) and MI-6 secret agent Leiko Wu showed more personality AND potential. Actually, if those two would headline their own title I'd read it in a heartbeat!
September 22, 2021
I saw the recent (and terrific) Marvel film, Shang-Chi, so thought I would check out the comics, since I'll admit I don't know much about this character, and you know, I'm a fan of Gene Luen Yang, who has (almost ; I know there are others) single-handedly led the revival? establishment? of an Asian-American presence in comics, from All American Chinese through his Avatar series. Then there's this, which is one of several of his historical restoration projects of Asian-Americans and Asians in comics. And also getting Asian artists involved in his projects.
The feel of this narrative and art style is throwback, pulpy, consistent with the origins of this Kung Fu Master. It lacks the sense of humor and warmth of the film and its lyrical beauty, but it does have lots of action (as this is a lot of what the martial arts tales are about, after all), and a touch of Chinese history. It's like Kung Fu action films set to comics (and I'll bet there are/were many Kung Fu comics, but I don't know them). This one focuses in part on Shang's relationships to his father--Zheng Zu, no longer called Fu Manchu--and potential lover Leiko. I thought it was solid, and I am guessing future volumes will feel more contemporary and maybe delve into more cultural history and relationships rather than daddy issues.
The feel of this narrative and art style is throwback, pulpy, consistent with the origins of this Kung Fu Master. It lacks the sense of humor and warmth of the film and its lyrical beauty, but it does have lots of action (as this is a lot of what the martial arts tales are about, after all), and a touch of Chinese history. It's like Kung Fu action films set to comics (and I'll bet there are/were many Kung Fu comics, but I don't know them). This one focuses in part on Shang's relationships to his father--Zheng Zu, no longer called Fu Manchu--and potential lover Leiko. I thought it was solid, and I am guessing future volumes will feel more contemporary and maybe delve into more cultural history and relationships rather than daddy issues.
September 18, 2021
A solid reintroduction of Shang-Chi into the Marvel Universe. Shang-Chi is again in conflict with his family. His father is still dead but now one of his half sisters want to take over his father's empire. I liked the idea of all these half-siblings out there floating around as heads of the other Houses. It is a bit derivative of Iron Fist or Jeff Lemire's Green Arrow run though. Still warring Houses are a martial arts staple for a reason.
April 30, 2021
This was decent.
A little confusing on what the fuck was happening sometimes. I'm not huge into the whole mystical aspect of this book. However, the actual fights and dialogue were solid. Yang knows how to give believable characters and how they talk. The art was good though some of the faces and expressions looked odd.
A bit of a mix bag, but solid for my first Shang-Chi book. Looking forward to what Yang can bring to the table with the next book.
A little confusing on what the fuck was happening sometimes. I'm not huge into the whole mystical aspect of this book. However, the actual fights and dialogue were solid. Yang knows how to give believable characters and how they talk. The art was good though some of the faces and expressions looked odd.
A bit of a mix bag, but solid for my first Shang-Chi book. Looking forward to what Yang can bring to the table with the next book.
May 2, 2021
This wasn't for me, and that's okay!
This was about 95% action with 5% of Shang Chi's regular life before and after the main plot. There's some backstory with his family and some history of the "cult" he was raised in. The art worked really well in the action scenes. Overall, if you like martial arts stories and action packed stories, this is for you!
This was about 95% action with 5% of Shang Chi's regular life before and after the main plot. There's some backstory with his family and some history of the "cult" he was raised in. The art worked really well in the action scenes. Overall, if you like martial arts stories and action packed stories, this is for you!
January 27, 2021
This book was quit awesome! It focuses on Shang-chi as he is going about his life in SF when he is attacked by some crazy ninjas and his MI6 ex Leiko comes in, and then we get this whole story with secret warriors named "Five deadly weapons" who protected China and their five houses and Zheng Zu aka Shang-chi's father and everything. Its him learning about his fate and teaming up with Esme and Takeshi to fight Sister Hammer aka his own sister to protect this society and also save her in the process and maybe take his rightful place as the supreme commander? This book was so awesome and like the start seems funky but as you go deeper in the stories and learn so much history and why characters feel that way and Sister hammer is a cool addition and that ending was short but okay end. But the epilogue with Zheng Zu wow. The art is gorgeous and like each issue is a marvel to look at. The sequel to this is gonna be awesome!
July 27, 2023
I liked this book. I was not blown away by it, but I did enjoy it. Good artwork and a good story. I have always liked Shang-Chi, but I did feel he was a bit underused.
Shang-Chi has tried his best to escape his fathers corrupting influence, not he is dragged back onto the family business with some some sibling wanting him dead other wanting him to accept his destiny. However, is that a good thing?
The series has enough action to keep me interested, but I did really like the story. I think ofvyge first volume is anything to go by it will make a very interesting series.
Shang-Chi has tried his best to escape his fathers corrupting influence, not he is dragged back onto the family business with some some sibling wanting him dead other wanting him to accept his destiny. However, is that a good thing?
The series has enough action to keep me interested, but I did really like the story. I think ofvyge first volume is anything to go by it will make a very interesting series.
January 28, 2021
A great modern introduction to the character of Shang-Chi! So prior to them announcing the new Shang-Chi film coming out, I had never even heard of the character, as he was largely popular in the 70s and then Marvel forgot about him for the most part. But with the movie coming out, I felt this mini was a good way to get to know the character and it definitely was! The series cleverly introduces you to the world of Shang-Chi and I can imagine the film will be using lots of elements from this comic.
The art isn't really my thing and the story did drag a bit in the middle but the final issue was solid and ended things nicely! I honestly wouldn't mind this creative team coming back to do a Shang-Chi ongoing! But overall, a fun read!
The art isn't really my thing and the story did drag a bit in the middle but the final issue was solid and ended things nicely! I honestly wouldn't mind this creative team coming back to do a Shang-Chi ongoing! But overall, a fun read!
August 10, 2021
This Shang-Chi revival once again finds him trying to get out from under the thumb of his late father, Zheng Zu, and the ancient and secret martial arts cult he founded, the Five Weapons Society. Writer Gene Luen Yang sneaks in a little Chinese history as he sends Shang-Chi on an adventure that spans the globe as he unwillingly gets caught up in a succession fight among the factions wanting to claim the society's leadership.
It's fast-paced and has interesting characters, and I'm sort of hoping we can finally be done with Shang-Chi's daddy issues now as a new generation takes the stage.
It's fast-paced and has interesting characters, and I'm sort of hoping we can finally be done with Shang-Chi's daddy issues now as a new generation takes the stage.
January 29, 2021
4.5 stars.
Read as single issues.
As someone who's been a fan of the Master of Kung Fu since his first appearance, (and still has a complete run of that series), I was thrilled to see Shang Chi being re-introduced to the new generation of the Marvel Comic Universe readers! (OK, yes, he has made some cameos since his title, and had a few previous limited series, but I think he's still largely unknown to the Marvel readers as a whole.)
Overall, I really enjoyed this updated take on the character. And the fact that Gene Luen Yang was involved also added to the appeal, as I'm a big fan.
Part of the appeal of the older series was Shang's relationships (to his father, to his sidekicks, and to his paramour Leiko.) While they maintain some elements of that original series, this is largely a "clean-ish", action-packed take on the character, including using the real name of Shang Chi's father [Zheng Zu], rather than the more common moniker of Fu Manchu.])
(Sounds like the movie might omit this character in favor of the Mandarin, but that's a discussion for another time.)
This series just wrapped up, but I'm already looking forward to the next mini-series (Legend of Shang Chi), which starts next week.
Read as single issues.
As someone who's been a fan of the Master of Kung Fu since his first appearance, (and still has a complete run of that series), I was thrilled to see Shang Chi being re-introduced to the new generation of the Marvel Comic Universe readers! (OK, yes, he has made some cameos since his title, and had a few previous limited series, but I think he's still largely unknown to the Marvel readers as a whole.)
Overall, I really enjoyed this updated take on the character. And the fact that Gene Luen Yang was involved also added to the appeal, as I'm a big fan.
Part of the appeal of the older series was Shang's relationships (to his father, to his sidekicks, and to his paramour Leiko.) While they maintain some elements of that original series, this is largely a "clean-ish", action-packed take on the character, including using the real name of Shang Chi's father [Zheng Zu], rather than the more common moniker of Fu Manchu.])
(Sounds like the movie might omit this character in favor of the Mandarin, but that's a discussion for another time.)
This series just wrapped up, but I'm already looking forward to the next mini-series (Legend of Shang Chi), which starts next week.
June 12, 2021
Shang-Chi's long-lost family come home to visit/murder him, and antics ensue.
I'll freely admit that I don't know a lot about Shang-Chi. This volume goes a little way to rectify that, but most of what we learn here feels like new developments for the character (aside from the constant daddy issues which are retconned like three times in five issues). The supporting cast are a good mix of personalities, and the bookends of Shang trying to find his way in a world that he never grew up in are actually a bit more engaging than the kung-fu mysticism in the middle.
The artwork's a bit of muddle. Philip Tan's flashback sequences are nice, but he has this odd way of proportioning characters so they look distended for no reason. Main artist Dike Ruan has a good style, but his backgrounds fall away during fight scenes in favour of a lot of movement lines which feels kinda cheap.
So not a bad reintroduction to the Marvel Universe for Shang-Chi, but not quite as adventurous as I'd have liked. Hopefully the follow-up will be a little better.
I'll freely admit that I don't know a lot about Shang-Chi. This volume goes a little way to rectify that, but most of what we learn here feels like new developments for the character (aside from the constant daddy issues which are retconned like three times in five issues). The supporting cast are a good mix of personalities, and the bookends of Shang trying to find his way in a world that he never grew up in are actually a bit more engaging than the kung-fu mysticism in the middle.
The artwork's a bit of muddle. Philip Tan's flashback sequences are nice, but he has this odd way of proportioning characters so they look distended for no reason. Main artist Dike Ruan has a good style, but his backgrounds fall away during fight scenes in favour of a lot of movement lines which feels kinda cheap.
So not a bad reintroduction to the Marvel Universe for Shang-Chi, but not quite as adventurous as I'd have liked. Hopefully the follow-up will be a little better.
March 5, 2022
3.5 stars. The Five Weapon Society, five different houses with a champion fighter, have protected China for hundred of years. Due to mystical selection, Shang-Chi has been selected to be the next supreme commander of the Society that his father created. Due to bad blood between him and his father and not liking the idea of cults, Shang-Chi is reluctant to take the role. But due to family legacy and his sister trying to take the role by force, he is sucked into it anyway. This was pretty fun. Nice action, solid artwork and I was digging the supporting characters like Brother Sabre and Sister Dagger. Looking forward to vol 2.
May 15, 2021
The writing is so clunky here that this barely feels like a Marvel book. Yang never lets the art carry any of the storytelling. Whenever there’s a change in scenery a character will exclaim, “There’s a change in scenery!” Although perhaps that’s understandable since the art is fairly basic without nuance. For instance, one of the characters, Esme, is 13 years old, but she doesn’t look like it. She just appears to be the standard 20-something.
No one has ever really dialed in on Shang-Chi’s core character, and that tradition is carried on here. I think it’s because the guy is only reactive to the point of passivity. He lets things happen to him rather than steering the story, which makes him forgettable and dull.
No one has ever really dialed in on Shang-Chi’s core character, and that tradition is carried on here. I think it’s because the guy is only reactive to the point of passivity. He lets things happen to him rather than steering the story, which makes him forgettable and dull.
May 18, 2021
Guess I am getting old. This is not my Shang-Chi. Not even close. I am from the old school 70's duo of Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy. Plug in some Fleetwood Mac (Rumors) and drift away into the shadow world of Shang-Chi (Fu-Manchu, British agents, & spies)
This modern version smacks a little too much of Iron Fist and the mystic aspects. I borrowed this book from Comixolgy Unlimited and it is one and done for me on this version of Shang-CHi.
This modern version smacks a little too much of Iron Fist and the mystic aspects. I borrowed this book from Comixolgy Unlimited and it is one and done for me on this version of Shang-CHi.
November 17, 2021
A pretty decent introduction to a character who has been around for a long time. It seems to incorporate his existing backstory and expands upon it. I enjoy reading about an Asian character as written by Gene Luen Yang, an Asian man as he brings a more accurate view of Asian Americans than a well meaning white dude.
This was my first Shang-Chi book, I picked it up partly because I enjoy Yang's previous work and also because I was curious to see how the live action movie stacked up against the comic.
My verdict, comic-book Shang-Chi is more charismatic than live action Shang-Chi, but his live action father is more charismatic than the comic-book version.
This was my first Shang-Chi book, I picked it up partly because I enjoy Yang's previous work and also because I was curious to see how the live action movie stacked up against the comic.
My verdict, comic-book Shang-Chi is more charismatic than live action Shang-Chi, but his live action father is more charismatic than the comic-book version.
June 15, 2021
I mean... this is fine. It's not overly inspiring as a way to try to get new readers onboard with Shang-Chi, but I also understand it had a lot to try and to. I think it overcomplicated what was a story about family and legacy. This could have been simpler and cleaner and I think it would have landed better. The antagonist had plenty of motivation, but it got lost in a lot of wild, unnecessary plot contrivances.
There are better Shang-Chi stories out there. The art is good at times and kind of jumbled at others, which didn't help. Sort of a disappointment, but not terrible.
There are better Shang-Chi stories out there. The art is good at times and kind of jumbled at others, which didn't help. Sort of a disappointment, but not terrible.
September 7, 2021
An average adventure exposing the complex relationship between Shang-Chi and the rest of his brothers and sisters.
The narrative and artistic style are bland, yet action-packed, overrip by a static folkloric design.
Yours truly,
Lashaan | Blogger and Book Reviewer
Official blog: https://bookidote.com/
The narrative and artistic style are bland, yet action-packed, overrip by a static folkloric design.
Yours truly,
Lashaan | Blogger and Book Reviewer
Official blog: https://bookidote.com/
August 31, 2021
While not exactly groundbreaking, Brothers & Sisters gets extra credit for succinctly and subtly introducing readers to the world of Shang-Chi without fully retconning everything that's come before (instead, it's gently ignored).
Shang-Chi is the son of the villanous leader of a secret society, but instead of living up to that status, he's hanging out in San Fran, slinging food for a cute auntie. When Shang-Chi's long lost sister becomes the new leader of the Five Weapons Society, he's drawn back into the conflict between the different houses in the society. New friends, new villains, world travel, communing with ghosts - Brothers & Sisters has it all! There's also plenty of kick-butt action, though Dike Ruan's scratchy artwork isn't as strong in this arena.
I liked the world-building, I liked the amusing side characters, I liked Shang-Chi himself. The plot in Brothers & Sisters isn't terribly remarkable and is aggressively paced, but it gets the job done and offers more twists than the typical Marvel comic. This is a solid entry point for those wanting to get to know Shang-Chi before watching the upcoming movie.
Shang-Chi is the son of the villanous leader of a secret society, but instead of living up to that status, he's hanging out in San Fran, slinging food for a cute auntie. When Shang-Chi's long lost sister becomes the new leader of the Five Weapons Society, he's drawn back into the conflict between the different houses in the society. New friends, new villains, world travel, communing with ghosts - Brothers & Sisters has it all! There's also plenty of kick-butt action, though Dike Ruan's scratchy artwork isn't as strong in this arena.
I liked the world-building, I liked the amusing side characters, I liked Shang-Chi himself. The plot in Brothers & Sisters isn't terribly remarkable and is aggressively paced, but it gets the job done and offers more twists than the typical Marvel comic. This is a solid entry point for those wanting to get to know Shang-Chi before watching the upcoming movie.
September 27, 2021
I am one of those who bought this book simply because I liked the MCU movie, that and that it is written by Gene Luen Yang, a name that usually carries a guarantee seal, and although for many this has not been the case, the truth is that I enjoyed it a lot.
This is not really an origin story, but it helps to understand a little about Shang Chi, his motivations and why he is who he is, we understand a little about the legacy of his father and his family, and if all goes well, this series can have a very good streak ...
I loved how to give context to the story, Gene Luen Yang shows us some real Chinese historical data and mixes it with this mythology, it seemed very clever and cool to me.
Simply put, in this story, Shang has to discover himself (no, I'm not talking about what you are thinking) to take the leadership of his father's deadly organization and turn it into a bright future ...
April 17, 2021
This was my introduction to Shang Chi and I thought his world and dynamics around his past and family was interesting that love and hate, drawing away and being drawn to is something he can never untangle.
This might just be my experience but I find DC much better at introducing characters than Marvel, here I am often lost in the origin. This is Shang Chi's first solo series ever and a push of the character for those who would check him out before or after the 2021 film where he makes his live action debut. And in 47 years of history, to finally have a solo series you'd think we might have a better introduction to who Shang Chi is as a character (as many will be coming across him for the first time) and though we did get glimpses of him and his character I did really feel like we were in a middle of a story that I didn't know and would have to jump through a myriad of different titles and fifty years to figure out.
The story as a whole was interesting, the art wasn't my favourite type but didn't hamper the story overall. And I could be tempted into reading more of him, but mostly to steal a word from the climax it was adequate.
2.5 Stars
This might just be my experience but I find DC much better at introducing characters than Marvel, here I am often lost in the origin. This is Shang Chi's first solo series ever and a push of the character for those who would check him out before or after the 2021 film where he makes his live action debut. And in 47 years of history, to finally have a solo series you'd think we might have a better introduction to who Shang Chi is as a character (as many will be coming across him for the first time) and though we did get glimpses of him and his character I did really feel like we were in a middle of a story that I didn't know and would have to jump through a myriad of different titles and fifty years to figure out.
The story as a whole was interesting, the art wasn't my favourite type but didn't hamper the story overall. And I could be tempted into reading more of him, but mostly to steal a word from the climax it was adequate.
2.5 Stars
September 26, 2021
Na minha concepção, Shang-Chi era um personagem datado. Fruto da Guerra Fria, ele era uma espécie de James Bond misturado com Bruce Lee, com uma história que, por mais que os mais velhos que eu elogiassem, eu não conseguia encontrar o ponto. Com a decisão do Marvel Studios em fazer um filme do herói, a Marvel rapidamente tratou de atualizá-lo nos quadrinhos. E, diferente das tentativas anteriores, dessa vez chamou um autor que entende da cultura e da realidade chinesa. Gene Luen Yang é o premiado roteirista de O Chinês Americano e o introdutor do Super-Man chinês na DC Comics, onde desenvolveu uma run incrível de deliciosa de ser ler. Luen teve de contornar o fato de que o pai original de Shang-Chi, Fu Manchu, está envolvido em um imbróglio de direitos autorais sobre a herança do escritor Sax Roehmer. Assim, foi preciso criar uma nova origem para o personagem, sem abandonar outros elementos como seu passado trabalhando na espionagem ao lado da amada, Leiko Wu no MI-6. Yang ao lado dos desenhistas Phillip Tan e Dike Ruan, trabalha uma narrativa que vai e vem no tempo, e discorre uma história de legados (ao estilo Punho de Ferro, de Ed Brubaker, outra nova visão dos filmes de exploitation do kung-fu) e de clãs (ao estilo dos Renegados, trabalhados por Jeff Lemire em Arqueiro Verde). O primeiro volume de Shang-Chi, então, se mostra uma história acessível a novos leitores e que pode também agradar aos antigos ao adicionar mais camadas na sua mitologia. Um trabalho muitíssimo competente da equipe criativa. Agora preciso assistir ao filme da Marvel Studios para ver se algum desses elementos se mantiveram na produção cinematográfica.
June 19, 2021
Shang-Chi is so danged fun. Definitely upped the action level of the character from "martial arts" to "battle shonen" but whatever, it's an exciting ride. I like the Five Weapons Society, and the various leaders they introduce. Sister Dagger is especially fun to watch grow as the series goes on from a reluctant come-along to a hot-tempered little kid (who can, you know, kill you without any effort). The artwork from both Dike Ruan and Philip Tan is fantastic! Tan handles the flashback scenes, giving them a certain glow and mysticism as you see giant dragons and mystic powers. Ruan's art has a more charming feel to it, from the scenes of Shang-Chi with the Grandma to the actual fight scenes. It's more quippy than fast-paced action, and buddy team-up than lone warrior, but those are nice elements to add to a character who, in the relatively few other incarnations I've seen from him, is usually more stoic and refined.
May 16, 2021
I wanted to love this but it doesn't deliver on anything. The action is rushed and none of the panels truly wow you, it doesn't showcase much martial arts, shang chi and the abundant side characters are barely developed either. The 70s rendition is honestly much more enjoyable and entertaining than this version.
July 21, 2021
I only really picked it up because I’d never read any Shang-Chi before (admittedly hadn’t even heard of him before the Marvel movie was first announced). I also picked it up because Gene Luen Yang wrote it.
All in all, super underwhelming. Just wasn’t my thing, and I can’t say that it piqued my interest in the character at all.
All in all, super underwhelming. Just wasn’t my thing, and I can’t say that it piqued my interest in the character at all.
February 3, 2021
Didn't give me the feel goods I wanted. Shang Chi doesn't want to fight for the Five Weapons Society, so why should I want to read it? Art gets very murky.
November 12, 2021
2.5
Estaba muy emocionado por este título pero...
No pasa mucho y lo que pasa es muy cliché.
Estaba muy emocionado por este título pero...
No pasa mucho y lo que pasa es muy cliché.
September 23, 2021
3 stars *may change
a lot of these issues could be solved if people went to therapy
a lot of these issues could be solved if people went to therapy
March 3, 2023
This was a lot of fun and a great introduction to the character! The artwork and action in this were so great.
May 22, 2021
Oooo,I really liked this. Great set up for Shang Chi moving forward. Great art. Good writing. Will definitely continue reading this incarnation of the character.
September 6, 2021
A good place to start for shang chi
The collection is good for any body to read. Whether you have read shang chi before or this is the first time. Creates a story rich in Chinese lore without overly explaining. Gives the reader a little back story but moves it forward. I wish to read more because I now am connected to the characters and want to read what is next
The collection is good for any body to read. Whether you have read shang chi before or this is the first time. Creates a story rich in Chinese lore without overly explaining. Gives the reader a little back story but moves it forward. I wish to read more because I now am connected to the characters and want to read what is next
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