Deron Generally
Deron Generally
Shang-Chi #9
Marvel Comics
Written by Gene Luen Yang
Art by Marcus To
Colors by Sunny Gho
Letters by Travis Lanham
The Rundown: Shang-Chi’s family problems take another dangerous turn.
On the opposite side of the big island of Hawaii, Shang-Chi waits for his grandfather to arrive in order to trade his life for that of his mother. Unfortunately, Xin is not one to honor his agreement and begins to attack. An attack that will leave Shang and his siblings facing off against creatures forged from Shang’s own blood. As they battle the creatures, they discover that killing them might not be enough to stop them.
As the creatures get stronger, Shang discovers a secret to them. One that will require more of his blood if his plan is to succeed. Back at Ta Lo, Jiang Li discovers that her father’s plans are darker than she thought and will include discovering a daughter that she thought lost. A daughter her father will do anything to find include torture. As Shang-Chi deals with another found relation, his brother receives a dangerous visitor.
The Story: Gene Luen Yang crafts an entertaining and exciting story in this issue. The story is highly engaging and filled with great action. The dynamic between Shang and Xin continues to make for great drama and the teases to both his bigger plan and another sibling kept me engaged throughout the issue.
The Art: Marcus To delivers some fantastic art. There are some gorgeous detailed panels throughout the issue and the style is beautiful.
Shang-Chi #9
