Zheng Zhilan

Zheng Zhilan is a character in Shang-Chi's world who moves through martial arts intrigue alongside figures including Shang-Chi himself, Takeshi, Brother Sabre, and Zheng Esme, suggesting she is connected to the Zheng family circle.

Born from the acclaimed creative partnership of Gene Luen Yang and Dike Ruan, Zheng Zhilan made her Marvel debut in 2021's Shang-Chi by Gene Luen Yang #2 — a Modern Age introduction into one of the publisher's most culturally rich corners. She moves through stories alongside Shang-Chi himself, as well as figures like Takeshi, Brother Sabre, Zheng Esme, and even Mister Fantastic, suggesting a world where martial arts intrigue brushes up against the broader Marvel universe. With appearances across the Shang-Chi and Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings titles, she's a focused presence in a run celebrated for its craft and cultural depth. A relatively rare find at six catalog appearances, Zhilan is the kind of character that rewards readers who dig into the full arc rather than just the headlines.