Shang-Chi #9

Shang-Chi #9 launches a new story arc and brings on a new artist, with a story that'll appeal to comic book fans of every caliber. If you lovedShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, or if you're looking to get into Shang-Chi's comics, this is the perfect jumping on point. I'd even go so far as to recommend it as a nice jumping on point for readers who are looking to get into comics. Read Full Review

Marcus To delivers some fantastic art. There are some gorgeous detailed panels throughout the issue and the style is beautiful. Read Full Review

There's not a whole lot to dive into with issue #9 of Shang-Chi overall, but this series remains a very fun read through and through. Read Full Review

CrazyforRAMU

Jul 13, 2022

Perhaps I'm just too old and crusty and familiar with narrative tropes, but this strikes me as a strictly by-the-numbers story. The plot undergoes workable complications as Shang-Chi's grandpa settles into the safe, scenery-chewing role of a mark-one nemesis. Prose and pictures are both delivered with journeyman skill -- no big faults, but not a lot of notability. For artist Marcus To in particular, this issue is good but far from his best. Of course, I could easily see rating this up a couple points if you're a fan of the protagonist or the creators. And even discounting reader love, the consistently solid, fault-free work makes this a bit more than average.