Marvel Comics has teased Shang-Chi #12 and it features a familiar weapon from the MCU known as the Ten Rings. In fact, Marvel claims the weapon will rival the might of the Infinity Stones when Shang-Chi #12 comes out in May. The story kicks off from series writer Gene Luen Yang and artist Marcus To.
What’s Shang-Chi #12 about?
Shang-Chi’s greatest enemies have gathered under his vengeful grandfather and in order to protect his bloodline, Shang-Chi will have to confront his dark side and unleash the power he was destined to wield… THE TEN RINGS! The devastating consequences of this action will have a major impact on Shang-Chi’s role in the greater Marvel Universe and further complicate his already tense relationship with the Avengers.
Check out the cover by Leinil Francis Yu below.
To catch up on Shang-Chi, check out our review of the second trade paperback.
For more on this news, read the official Marvel press release below.
New York, NY— February 8, 2022 — A new weapon that could rival the might of the Infinity Stones will emerge this May in SHANG-CHI #12! In this crucial issue, Shang-Chi’s greatest enemies have gathered under his vengeful grandfather and in order to protect his bloodline, Shang-Chi will have to confront his dark side and unleash the power he was destined to wield… THE TEN RINGS! The devastating consequences of this action will have a major impact on Shang-Chi’s role in the greater Marvel Universe and further complicate his already tense relationship with the Avengers.
The legend of Marvel’s greatest fighter has been redefined for a new age in acclaimed writer Gene Luen Yang and superstar artist Marcus To’s hit run on SHANG-CHI. Since the very beginning, Shang-Chi’s ongoing solo series has revealed long-hidden secrets about his origins, introduced readers to his warrior siblings, and saw him sacrifice his good standing with Marvel’s heroes in order to honor his newly found family. Now, Earth is under attack from Shang-Chi’s grandfather and the forces of Ta Lo! To save his world, Shang-Chi must succumb to his late father’s wishes and inherit the deadly Ten Rings. But will he be able to wield its power, or will its temptations be too much? Find out when SHANG-CHI #12 arrives in May! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
SHANG-CHI #12
Written by GENE LUEN YANG
Art by MARCUS TO
Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
On Sale 5/4
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