Shang-Chi by Gene Luen Yang #3
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume concludes Gene Luen Yang's acclaimed run on Shang-Chi, bringing the martial arts hero's family saga to a head as he confronts the lingering shadows of his father's legacy. The story delves into Shang-Chi's origins and his place within the broader Marvel Universe, featuring appearances by Jimmy Woo, Ms. Marvel, and Deadpool. Collecting the final issues of the 2022 series, it ties together themes of identity, loyalty, and the true meaning of family.
In "Family of Origin Part 2," Shang-Chi faces renewed assault from Lady Iron Fan and her allies, but as Sister Staff's intentions unravel, the tide turns in a sudden, calculated ambush. Meanwhile, Shang-Chi’s mother continues her harrowing tale, revealing the painful truth that Zheng Zu abducted her young son and erased her from his memory—shattering the past and reshaping the present.
In "Blood and Monsters Part 1," Shang-Chi and his sisters face a renewed assault from Chieftain Qin, who summons terrifying mystical monsters to overwhelm them. As the battle rages, one of the creatures slips through the defenses and makes its way to the Raft, where it seeks out their imprisoned brother, Takeshi.
In "Blood and Monsters Part 2," Jo's psychic link with Shang-Chi uncovers the long-lost sister, Sister Hammer, trapped in the clutches of Chieftain Xin. With their bond now stronger, the siblings set out on a perilous journey to the other-dimensional realm of Ta-Lo, where their mother remains imprisoned.
In "Blood and Monsters Part 3," Shang-Chi and his siblings find themselves imprisoned in the realm of Ta-Lo after crossing into the other dimension, where they face the wrath of the Jade Emperor. As tensions erupt and the Chieftain Xin turns on his master, seeking vengeance on his grandchildren, Shang-Chi receives a shocking revelation from the spirit of Zheng Zu—offering him the power of the Ten Rings to confront the coming storm.
In "Blood and Monsters Part 4," Shang-Chi faces off against Chieftain Xin in a brutal clash for control of the Ten Rings, a conflict that tests his resolve and legacy. After defeating Xin, Shang-Chi rejects the power his father once wielded, returning the Rings to the Jade Emperor—but the weapons’ return to Earth soon after hints that their story isn’t over.
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Reprinted in Shang-Chi #3 (2022), Shang-Chi by Gene Luen Yang #[nn] (2024)
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