Master Ling

Master Ling is a martial arts figure introduced in Marvel's modern Shang-Chi mythos, operating within the same world as Shang-Chi and the powerful Zheng Zu. Their exact background and role remain largely mysterious, befitting a character of evident intrigue and influence.

A figure of intrigue stepping out of Marvel's modern martial arts renaissance, Master Ling made their debut in 2021's Shang-Chi by Gene Luen Yang and Dike Ruan — part of a bold, contemporary reimagining of Marvel's kung fu corner. With appearances spanning into Deadly Hands of Kung Fu: Gang War, Master Ling keeps genuinely electrifying company, sharing pages with Shang-Chi himself, Spider-Man, Luke Cage, and the formidable Zheng Zu. Still a relatively rare presence in the catalog, Master Ling is the kind of character whose limited footprint only makes each appearance feel more worth tracking down.