Editing Shang-Chi (section)

==Publication history==
In the early 1970s, writer [[Steve Englehart]] and artist [[Jim Starlin]] approached [[DC Comics]] to adapt the television series ''[[Kung Fu (1972 TV series)|Kung Fu]]'' into a comic book, as DC's parent company, [[Warner Communications]], owned the rights to the series. DC Comics, however, was not interested in their pitch, believing the show's and the [[martial arts]] genre popularity would fade quickly. The duo then approached [[Marvel Comics]] with the idea to create a [[kung fu]]-focused original comic. Editor-in-chief [[Roy Thomas]] agreed, but only if they would include the [[Sax Rohmer]]'s pulp villain [[Fu Manchu|Dr. Fu Manchu]], as Marvel had previously acquired the comic book rights to the character, and made their protagonist half-white. Englehart and Starlin agreed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2021/09/04/entertainment/shang-chi-marvel-comics-history-cec/index.html|title = Inside Shang-Chi's evolution from forgotten comic book character to big-screen superhero}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://universohq.com/english/jim-starlin-success-written-stars/|title= A success written in the stars|date= March 3, 2001|publisher= [[Universo HQ]]|access-date = September 8, 2021}}</ref> They developed Shang-Chi, a master of kung fu, who was introduced as a previously unknown son of Dr. Fu Manchu.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Sanderson |first1=Peter |title=Marvel Chronicle A Year by Year History |last2=Gilbert |first2=Laura |publisher=[[Dorling Kindersley]] |year=2008 |isbn=978-0756641238 |location=London, United Kingdom |page=161 |chapter=1970s |quote=Capitalizing on the popularity of martial arts movies, writer Steve Englehart and artist/co-plotter Jim Starlin created Marvel's ''Master of Kung Fu'' series. The title character, Shang-Chi, was the son of novelist Sax Rohmer's criminal mastermind Dr. Fu Manchu. |author-link=Peter Sanderson}}</ref><ref name="mnyc">{{cite book|last= Sanderson|first= Peter|title= The Marvel Comics Guide to New York City|publisher= [[Pocket Books]]|year= 2007|location= New York, New York|pages= 6–7|isbn= 978-1416531418}}</ref> Though an original character himself, many of Shang-Chi's supporting characters (most notably Dr. Fu Manchu, [[Sir Denis Nayland Smith]], Dr. James Petrie and [[Fah Lo Suee]]) were Rohmer creations. Starlin left the series after #17 (replaced by Paul Gulacy) and Englehart after #19 (replaced by [[Doug Moench]]). No characters from the ''Kung Fu'' television series were officially included in the comic series, though in the #19 issue the character Lu Sun bore such a strong resemblance to [[Kwai Chang Caine]] that to avoid copyright issues, the character was given a mustache throughout the issue.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbr.com/shang-chi-how-marvel-edited-a-comic-to-hide-a-kung-fu-characters-appearance/ |title=Shang-Chi: How Marvel Edited a Comic to Hide a Kung Fu Character's Appearance |author=Brian Cronin |date=October 27, 2021 |publication-date=October 26, 2021 |publisher=Comic Book Resources |quote=In #19, Shang-Chi runs afoul of the monstrous Man-Thing, who can burn anyone who experiences fear while touching him. He is saved by a mysterious stranger…[comics illustration]<br>The stranger then introduces himself as Lo Sun [sic]…[comics illustration]<br>But because we have eyes, we all know that he is obviously based visually on Carradine's Caine…[comics illustration]<br>This allowed Englehart to have his new creation have a heart to heart with the character that inspired him…[comics illustration]<br>However, Marvel felt that it was TOO obvious of a likeness, especially since ''Kung Fu'' was a show about, you know, kung fu, so after Gulacy finished the issue, Marvel had someone draw a mustache on to Lo Sun throughout the issue. Moench later recalled to Jon B. Cooke in TwoMorrows' Comic Book Artist #7, while noting that no one had ever bothered them during their time together on the series (when they had cameos and facial likenesses of a number of major characters), "There had been an earlier problem when Paul drew David Carradine and they actually had to go over Paul's artwork and put a mustache on the David Carradine character, but for some reason, when we were doing it, it all slipped by and there was never any problem." |access-date=March 7, 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbr.com/shang-chi-how-mcu-superhero-connects-warner-bros-show/ |title=Shang-Chi: How the MCU Superhero Connects to an Old Warner Bros. TV Show |author=Kristen Callaghan |date=October 17, 2021 |publication-date=October 16, 2021 |publisher=Comic Book Resources |quote=It turned out to be a much different concept from the television show that loosely inspired it, but ''Kung Fu''{{'}}s influence still seemed to have left a considerable mark on the character, especially when drawing comparisons between the two. For instance, both Shang-Chi and the main character of ''Kung Fu'', Kwai Chang Caine, put a strong emphasis on familial bonds. However, while Caine’s motivation was more about learning of his family roots, Shang-Chi spent most of his early comic book run trying to cut ties with his antagonistic family. |access-date=March 7, 2022 }}</ref> With artist [[Paul Gulacy]], Shang-Chi's visual appearance was modeled after that of [[Bruce Lee]].<ref name="CBA7">{{cite magazine | url=http://twomorrows.com/comicbookartist/articles/07gulacy.html | title=A Master of Comics Art – Artist Paul Gulacy and His Early Days at Marvel | first=Jon B. | last=Cooke | magazine=[[Comic Book Artist]] |publisher=[[TwoMorrows Publishing]] |issue=7 | date=February 2000 | access-date=May 31, 2018 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071021213030/http://twomorrows.com/comicbookartist/articles/07gulacy.html | archive-date=October 21, 2007 | url-status=live }}</ref>

[[File:Special Marvel Edition Vol 1 15.png|thumb|upright|left|Shang-Chi first appeared in ''[[Special Marvel Edition]]'' #15 (December 1973), art by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom]]
Shang-Chi first appeared in ''[[Special Marvel Edition]]'' #15 (December 1973).<ref>{{cite book| last = Cooke| first = Jon B.| title = Comic Book Artist Collection: Volume 3| publisher = [[TwoMorrows Publishing]]|year = 2005|location= Raleigh, North Carolina|pages = 6–7|chapter= Everybody was Kung Fu Watchin'! The Not-So-Secret Origin of Shang-Chi, Kung-Fu Master!|isbn = 1-893905-42-X}}</ref> He appeared again in issue #16, and with issue #17 (April 1974) the publication was retitled ''[[Master of Kung Fu (comics)|The Hands of Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu]]''. Amidst the martial arts craze in the United States in the 1970s, the book became very popular, surviving until issue #125 (June 1983), a solid run that included four ''Giant-Size'' issues and one ''Annual''. ''Special Collector's Edition'' #1 (1975) cover-titled as "Savage Fists of Kung Fu" reprinted stories from ''The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu'' #1–2; ''The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Special'' #1; and ''Special Marvel Edition'' #15.<ref>{{gcdb series|id= 2265|title= ''Special Collector's Edition''}}</ref> The character did several crossovers with other Marvel martial artists, including the [[White Tiger (comics)|White Tiger]], [[Iron Fist (character)|Iron Fist]] and the [[Daughters of the Dragon]] ([[Colleen Wing]] and [[Misty Knight]]). He appeared regularly in ''[[The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu]]''.

Shang-Chi had two more short series: the ''Master of Kung Fu: Bleeding Black'' [[One-shot (comics)|one-shot]] issue (1990)<ref>{{Cite book |last=Various |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-4N_CwAAQBAJ&dq=Master+of+Kung+Fu:+Bleeding+Black&pg=PT218 |title=Marvel Firsts: The 1990s Vol. 1 |date=2016-04-20 |publisher=Marvel Entertainment |isbn=978-1-302-48565-8 |language=en}}</ref> and the [[Max (comics)|MAX]] miniseries ''Master of Kung Fu: Hellfire Apocalypse'' (2002) with artist Paul Gulacy on art again.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Moving Shadow (Shang-Chi foe) |url=http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix4/movingshadoshchi.htm |access-date=2023-08-13 |website=www.marvunapp.com}}</ref> The character had two stories in the [[comics anthology]] series ''[[Marvel Comics Presents]]'',<ref>{{cite book |last=Comtois |first=Pierre |title=Marvel Comics in the 1980s: An Issue by Issue Field Guide to a Pop Culture Phenomenon |date=December 2014 |publisher=[[TwoMorrows Publishing]] |editor1-last=Morrow |editor1-first=John |page=209 |quote=At first, the comic was seen as...a place where fan-favorite strips could be brought back with one or more of their original creators on the job but without much financial risk to the company. In fact, the first issue of the series featured a ''Man-Thing'' serial by Steve Gerber and Tom Sutton and a ''Master of Kung Fu'' serial by Doug Moench and Tom Grindberg.}}</ref> including one by Moench that ran in the series' first eight issues in 1988, and co-starred in the ''[[Moon Knight]] Special'' (1992).

In 1995, Shang-Chi would be one of the revival titles produced by [[Milestone Media]], according to writer [[Dwayne McDuffie]], the title would show Shang-Chi using firearms, inspired by [[gun fu]] style by Hong Kong filmmaker [[John Woo]]; however, according to McDuffie, the proposal was cancelled after the departure of editor-in-chief [[Tom DeFalco]] and the death of [[Mark Gruenwald]] the following year.<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 12, 2021|title=Shang-Chi Almost Starred in a Marvel Series from Milestone Media|url=https://www.cbr.com/shang-chi-almost-marvel-milestone-media/|access-date=September 15, 2021|website=CBR|language=en-US}}</ref>

In 1997 a story arc starring Shang-Chi ran in ''[[Journey into Mystery]]'' #514–516, and was intended to lead into a miniseries for the character in 1998.<ref>{{cite news | last = Middaugh | first= Dallas | date = August 1997 | title = ''Journey into Mystery'' to Launch New Titles | work = [[Wizard (magazine)|Wizard]] | issue = #72 | page = 23}}</ref>

Although spun out of licensed properties, Shang-Chi is a Marvel-owned character and has been firmly established as a part of the [[Marvel Universe]] with guest appearances in numerous other titles, such as ''[[Marvel Team-Up]]'', ''[[Marvel Two-in-One]]'', ''[[Marvel Knights]]'' and ''[[X-Men]]''. Most of the original licensed characters in the supporting cast have been either phased out or renamed in the more recent series and stories.

In some of his modern appearances, mention is made of his villainous father either in cryptic terms or using a variety of new names, due to Marvel no longer having the rights to Dr. Fu Manchu. In 2010's ''Secret Avengers'' #6–10, writer [[Ed Brubaker]] officially sidestepped the entire issue via a storyline where the [[Shadow Council]] resurrects a zombified version of Dr. Fu Manchu, only to discover that "Dr. Fu Manchu" was only an alias and that Shang-Chi's father's real name was [[Zheng Zu]], an ancient Chinese sorcerer who discovered the secret to immortality.<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 29, 2021|title=Shang-Chi: How the MCU's New Hero Was First Connected to the Ten Rings|url=https://www.cbr.com/shang-chi-ten-rings-comic-book-debut/|access-date=September 3, 2021|website=CBR|language=en-US}}</ref> Similarly, Shang-Chi's half sister [[Fah Lo Suee]] was later renamed [[Zheng Bao Yu]] in 2013's ''[[The Fearless Defenders]]'' #8, written by Cullen Bunn,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shang-Chi Comics Explained: Where The Next MCU Movie Came From|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/shang-chi-comics-explained-where-the-next-mcu-movie-came-from/1100-6495745/|access-date=September 3, 2021|website=GameSpot|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Young|first=Aaron|date=May 6, 2021|title=These Are Shang-Chi's Biggest Foes|url=https://www.looper.com/402132/these-are-shang-chis-biggest-foes/|access-date=September 3, 2021|website=Looper.com|language=en-US}}</ref> while Smith and Petrie have not appeared in any Marvel properties since the end of the ''Master of Kung Fu'' series in 1983.

Shang-Chi returned as a main character in the 2007 ''[[Heroes for Hire]]'' comic book. In 2009, the [[black and white]] one-shot ''Shang-Chi: Master of Kung'' Fu was released, with stories written by [[Jonathan Hickman]], [[Mike Benson (screenwriter)|Mike Benson]], [[Charlie Huston]] and [[Robin Furth]] and illustrated by [[Tomm Coker]], C.P. Smith, [[Enrique Badía Romero|Enrique Romero]] and Paul Gulacy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=2009-10-01 |title=Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu #1 Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/10/01/shang-chi-master-of-kung-fu-1-review |access-date=2022-04-25 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=SHANG-CHI MASTER OF KUNG-FU BLACK & WHITE ONE-SHOT (JUL090539) |url=https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JUL090539 |access-date=2022-04-25 |website=www.previewsworld.com |language=en}}</ref>

In 2014, the miniseries ''Deadly Hands of Kung Fu'' was released with Shang-Chi in appearance, written by [[Mike Benson (screenwriter)|Mike Benson]] and illustrated by [[Tan Eng Huat]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=McMillan |first=Graeme |date=2014-02-11 |title=Marvel Returns to Roots for New 'Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu' Series |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/marvel-returns-roots-new-deadly-679431/ |access-date=2023-07-30 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2015, Shang-Chi starred in the ''Master of Kung Fu'' revival in the ''[[Secret Wars (2015)|Secret Wars]]'' storyline. Written by [[Haden Blackman]] and illustrated by Taljic, the four-issue series is a ''[[wuxia]]''-inspired story that takes place in the [[Battleworld]] domain of [[Features of the Marvel Universe#Regions and countries|K'un-Lun]] and centered around Shang-Chi in his fight to overthrow his despotic father, Emperor Zheng Zu.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://comicsalliance.com/shang-chi-master-of-kung-fu-secret-wars/ |title=Shang-Chi Gets New Series & New World In 'Master Of Kung-Fu' |date=2 February 2015 |access-date=June 13, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613184425/http://comicsalliance.com/shang-chi-master-of-kung-fu-secret-wars/ |archive-date=June 13, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2017, after a 34-year gap, Shang-Chi once again starred in ''Master of Kung Fu'''s 126th issue as part of the ''[[Marvel Legacy]]'' relaunch, written by [[Mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] [[CM Punk]] and illustrated by Dalibor Talajic.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Avila |first=Mike |date=August 16, 2017 |title=Exclusive: Meet the creative team behind the new Master of Kung Fu Marvel Legacy title |url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/exclusive-meet-the-creative-team-behind-the-new-master-of-kung-fu-marvel-legacy-title |website=SYFY WIRE |access-date=March 12, 2020 |archive-date=July 25, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190725224941/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/exclusive-meet-the-creative-team-behind-the-new-master-of-kung-fu-marvel-legacy-title |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 2020, Shang-Chi starred in a self-titled five issue miniseries written by ''[[American Born Chinese (graphic novel)|American Born Chinese]]'' author [[Gene Luen Yang]] with art by Dike Ruan and [[Philip Tan]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/books/shang-chi-marvel.html|title=A Shang-Chi Comic for Summer, Ahead of the Hero's Marvel Film|first=George Gene|last=Gustines| newspaper=The New York Times |date=March 12, 2020}}</ref> Initially set for a June 2020 release, the first issue was delayed to September due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/marvel-re-schedules-new-black-widow-shang-chi-juggernaut-marvel-zombies-resurrection-titles-for-september/|title=Marvel re-schedules new Black Widow, Shang-Chi, Juggernaut, Marvel Zombies: Resurrection titles for September|first=George Marston 16|last=June 2020|website=Newsarama| date=June 16, 2020 }}</ref> Shang-Chi starred in a new [[ongoing series]] by Yang and Ruan in 2021, with [[Marcus To]] replacing Ruan by the 9th issue.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/shang-chi-2021-new-comic-series|title=Shang-Chi Vs. The Marvel Universe|website=Marvel Entertainment}}</ref>  Following the release of the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] film ''[[Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings]]'' (2021), Yang incorporated several concepts introduced in the movie into the Shang-Chi mythos, including the character [[Jiang Li]] as Shang-Chi's real mother, who was based on [[Shang-Chi (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Shang-Chi]]'s mother [[Ying Li (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Ying Li]],{{efn|The character's name in the film was initially announced as Jiang Li, even used on licensed products, however, it was changed to Ying Li.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Michelle Yeoh's role in Marvel's first Asian superhero film finally confirmed |url=https://sg.style.yahoo.com/michelle-yeohs-role-marvels-first-092000065.html |access-date=2022-03-31 |website=sg.style.yahoo.com |date=14 December 2020 |language=en-SG}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Funko Jiang Li Pop! Vinyl Figure, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings {{!}} shopDisney |url=https://www.shopdisney.co.uk/funko-jiang-li-pop-vinyl-figure-shang-chi-and-the-legend-of-the-ten-rings-461011913930.html |access-date=2022-03-31 |website=shopDisney.co.uk |language=en}}</ref>}} retconning Shang-Chi's white American mother and his mixed-race heritage; the heavenly realm [[Ta-Lo]], which was previously introduced by writers [[Mark Gruenwald]], [[Ralph Macchio (editor)|Ralph Macchio]] and artist [[Keith Pollard]] in ''[[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]]'' #310 (1980);<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-05 |title=An MCU Icon's Tragic Origin is Bringing Back a Mystical Marvel Location |url=https://www.cbr.com/an-mcu-icons-tragic-origin-is-bringing-back-a-mystical-marvel-location/ |access-date=2022-03-31 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref> and the [[Mandarin's rings#Ten Rings (Ta-Lo)|Ten Rings]] weapons.<ref name=":0" />

In March 2021, the one-shot ''The Legend of Shang-Chi'' was published, by [[Alyssa Wong]] (script) and [[Andie Tong]] (art).<ref>{{Cite web|date=February 5, 2021|title=The Legend of Shang-Chi Is a Solid One-Shot Story|url=https://www.cbr.com/legend-of-shang-chi-review/|access-date=September 9, 2021|website=CBR|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=A Formidable Fighter Battles for His Soul in 'The Legend of Shang-Chi' #1 |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/a-formidable-fighter-battles-for-his-soul-in-the-legend-of-shang-chi-1 |access-date=2022-04-10 |website=Marvel Entertainment |language=en}}</ref>

In September 2021, Shang-Chi starred in a miniseries made available by the [[Marvel Unlimited]] app, the miniseries was written by Alyssa Wong and illustrated by Nathan Stockman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnston |first=Rich |date=2021-09-09 |title=New Four-Issue Shang-Chi Series, Available Now On Marvel Unlimited |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/new-four-issue-shang-chi-series-available-now-on-marvel-unlimited/ |access-date=2022-03-31 |website=Bleeding Cool News And Rumors |language=en}}</ref>

In July 2022, the ongoing ''Shang-Chi'' series was succeeded by a new ongoing series titled ''Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings'', with the previously solicited ''Shang-Chi'' #13 being retitled ''Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings'' #1.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=March 29, 2022|title=The True Power of the Ten Rings Is Unleashed on the Marvel Universe in Gene Luen Yang & Marcus To's New 'Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings' #1|url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/shang-chi-and-the-ten-rings-1-gene-luen-yang-marcus-to-true-power-unleashed?linkId=158649659|access-date=March 29, 2022|website=Marvel|language=en-US}}</ref> 
 
Yang's 24-issue run concluded with the one-shot ''Shang-Chi: Master of the Ten Rings'', with Michael YG replacing To on art, in January 2023.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marston |first1=George|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/gene-luen-yangs-shang-chi-saga-comes-to-an-end-in-january/ |title=Gene Luen Yang's Shang-Chi saga comes to an end in January |website=[[Newsarama|gamesradar+]] |date=October 20, 2022 |access-date=October 20, 2022}}</ref> In October, he starred in the [[graphic novel]] ''Shang-Chi and the Quest for Immortality'', which was written and illustrated by Victoria Ying and colored by Ian Herring.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Shang-Chi and the Quest for Immortality' Graphic Novel Sends Shang-Chi on His First Adventure |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/shang-chi-and-the-quest-for-immortality-graphic-novel-victoria-ying-interview |access-date=2023-01-15 |website=Marvel Entertainment |language=en}}</ref>

In December 2023, Shang-Chi starred in a ''Deadly Hands of Kung Fu'' revival titled ''Deadly Hands of Kung Fu: Gang War'', a three issue miniseries written by [[Greg Pak]] and illustrated by Caio Majado which was part of the "[[Gang War (comics)|Gang War]]" crossover event.<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 22, 2023 |title=SDCC 2023: Marvel Announces Its Next Major Crossover Event—Gang War|url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/sdcc-2023-first-look-at-gang-war-new-major-crossover-event-from-marvel-comics-this-november|access-date=July 23, 2023|website=Marvel|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Brooke |first=David |date=2023-09-11 |title=EXCLUSIVE Marvel First Look: David Aja's 'Deadly Hands of Kung Fu' #1 cover • AIPT |url=https://aiptcomics.com/2023/09/11/david-ajas-deadly-hands-of-kung-fu-1-cover/ |access-date=2023-09-19 |website=aiptcomics.com |language=en-us}}</ref>  In February 2024, Shang-Chi was added to the team lineup for a new ''[[Thunderbolts (comics)|Thunderbolts]]'' series, written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing and illustrated by Geraldo Borges.<ref>{{Cite web| date=July 11, 2023|title=Winter Soldier Leads a New Strike Force to Deliver Justice like Lightning in 'Thunderbolts' |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/thunderbolts-winter-soldier-collin-kelly-jackson-lanzing-geraldo-borges?linkId=224425742 |access-date=July 11, 2023 |website=Marvel Entertainment |language=en}}</ref>  Lanzing explained that Shang-Chi's inclusion to the title was due to the character's [[Spy fiction|spy thriller]] roots from the ''Master of Kung Fu'' series.<ref>{{Cite web| date=July 11, 2023|title=Marvel's Thunderbolts San Diego Comic-Con Reveal Includes Shang-Chi |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvels-thunderbolts-san-diego-comic-con-reveal-includes-shang-chi/ |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=[[Bleeding Cool]] |language=en}}</ref>

In September 2024, Shang-Chi was featured as a main character in the limited series ''[[Avengers Assemble (comics)|Avengers Assemble]]'', which was written by [[Steve Orlando]] and drawn by Cory Smith.<ref>{{Cite web| date=June 5, 2024|title=Captain America Commands a Mega-Squad of Earth's Mightiest Heroes in 'Avengers Assemble' |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/avengers-assemble-steve-orlando-cory-smith-scot-eaton |access-date=June 6, 2024 |website=Marvel |language=en}}</ref>

In May 2025, it was announced that there will be a new version of Shang-Chi in the new [[Ultimate Universe]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ultimate Angel Makes His Deadly Debut, Miles Confronts the Maker's Council and More in Upcoming Ultimate Universe Issues |url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/ultimate-angel-shang-chi-miles-confronts-the-makers-council-ultimate-universe-august-2025-solicits |access-date=2025-05-19 |website=www.marvel.com}}</ref>

=== Name ===
The name Shang-Chi was conceived by co-creator Steve Englehart through his study of the  [[I-Ching]],<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |title=Master of Kung Fu 15-19 - Deadly Hands of Kung Fu 1-2 |url=http://www.steveenglehart.com/Comics/Master%20of%20Kung%20Fu.html |access-date=September 7, 2021 |website=www.steveenglehart.com}}</ref> combining  [[List of hexagrams of the I Ching#Hexagram 46|升]]  ({{lang-zh|s=|t=|p=shēng|w=sheng<sup>1</sup>|l=ascending}}) witch [[Qi|氣]] ({{lang-zh|s=气|t=|p=qì|w=ch'i<sup>4</sup>|l=vital energy}}) to represent "the rising and advancing of the spirit".<ref name=":14" /><ref name="auto">{{Cite web |last=Francisco |first=Eric |date=30 August 2021 |title=Shang-Chi: Why Marvel's most influential comic disappeared. |url=https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/shang-chi-master-of-kung-fu-history-origins |access-date=August 31, 2021 |website=[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]] |language=en}}</ref> 

In 2019, the Masalyan-American actor [[Ronny Chieng]] suggested that Marvel not use 上氣 (shàng qì) as the translation for Shang-Chi, as in modern Chinese it means something like “Upper air,” which sounds strange for a superhero. He recommended using 神奇 ''(''{{lang-zh|p=shén qí|w=shen<sup>2</sup> ch'i<sup>2</sup>|l=magical/wonderful}}.<ref>[https://www.supanova.com.au/interview-marvel-nerd-ronny-chieng-talks-shang-chi/ INTERVIEW: ‘Marvel Nerd’ Ronny Chieng Talks ‘Shang-Chi’]</ref> To preserve Englehart's original intent, the correct thing to do would be 昇華的靈氣 ({{lang-zh|s=升华的灵气|t=|p=shēnghuá de língqì|w=sheng<sup>1</sup>-hua<sup>2</sup> te ling<sup>2</sup> ch'i<sup>4</sup>}}).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hsu |first=Daniel |date=2021-09-02 |title=【重雷】漫威宇宙設定變動最大的一部？《尚氣與十環傳奇》中 4 個重要人物電影與漫畫差異比較 |url=https://www.gq.com.tw/entertainment/article/%E5%B0%9A%E6%B0%A3%E8%88%87%E5%8D%81%E7%92%B0%E5%82%B3%E5%A5%87-%E4%BA%BA%E7%89%A9-%E6%BC%AB%E7%95%AB-%E7%A7%91%E6%99%AE |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=GQ Taiwan |language=zh-Hant-TW}}</ref>