Shang-Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, debuted in 1973 and evolved from a pulp martial arts hero to a key figure in the Marvel Universe, with storylines spanning his training under his father Zheng Zu, his time with MI6 and Heroes for Hire, and his mastery of the Ten Rings.
Shang-Chi debuts in Special Marvel Edition #15, created by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. He is introduced as the son of Fu Manchu (later retconned to Zheng Zu), trained in martial arts to become an assassin. #comics #marvel
The ongoing series Master of Kung Fu #17 (renamed from Special Marvel Edition) launches, focusing on Shang-Chi's rebellion against his father and his adventures with British intelligence. #comics #marvel )
Shang-Chi allies with MI6 agent Sir Denis Nayland Smith and begins working as a secret agent, battling his father's criminal empire. #comics #marvel
In Master of Kung Fu #50, Shang-Chi confronts and seemingly kills his father Fu Manchu, though the character later returns. #comics #marvel )
Shang-Chi teams up with MI6 agent Black Jack Tarr, a recurring ally, in Master of Kung Fu #63. #comics #marvel
The villainous Shen Kuei (the Cat) is introduced in Master of Kung Fu #73, becoming a rival and occasional ally. #comics #marvel
The milestone issue #100 features a battle between Shang-Chi and the villainous Midnight. #comics #marvel )
Shang-Chi appears in Marvel Team-Up #84, teaming up with Spider-Man, marking his first major crossover with mainstream Marvel heroes. #comics #marvel
The original Master of Kung Fu series ends with issue #125 (February 1983), but #118 is a notable story arc. The series concludes with Shang-Chi retiring from adventuring. #comics #marvel )
Shang-Chi appears in Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions #1, the first limited series featuring many Marvel heroes. #comics #marvel )
Shang-Chi teams up with the Thing in Marvel Two-in-One #93. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in Secret Wars II #4, interacting with the Beyonder. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi is featured in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe, detailing his abilities and history. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in New Mutants #51, training the young mutants in martial arts. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in Uncanny X-Men #220, assisting the X-Men against the Shadow King. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi stars in Marvel Graphic Novel #32: Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu, a standalone story. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in various titles, including a cameo in The Punisher #11. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the Acts of Vengeance crossover, fighting villains like the Mandarin. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the Marvel Super Heroes animated series episode 'The Master of Kung Fu'. #animation #marvel )
Shang-Chi appears in Infinity Gauntlet #1-6, fighting alongside Marvel heroes against Thanos. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in Marvel Holiday Special #1, a lighthearted story. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the What If? story 'What If the Marvel Universe Had Become the Age of Apocalypse?' #comics #marvel )
Shang-Chi joins the Heroes for Hire team in the series Heroes for Hire #1, working with Luke Cage and others. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the Marvel Mangaverse, a reimagined universe. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in Black Panther #14, teaming up with T'Challa. #comics #marvel )
Shang-Chi appears in Marvel Knights #1, a series featuring street-level heroes. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in Maximum Security #1-3, a crossover event. #comics #marvel )
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi is featured in the Marvel Encyclopedia, a comprehensive guide. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
Shang-Chi appears in the limited series Marvel Universe: The End #1-6. #comics #marvel
The Marvel Cinematic Universe film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is released, starring Simu Liu. It reimagines Shang-Chi's origin and introduces the Ten Rings organization. #film #marvel