Preview: Shang-Chi And Wolverine Clash Over A Mysterious New Mutant In ‘Shang-Chi’ #3
by Brendan M. Allen
Meet Shang-Chi’s mutant sister Zhilan in Shang-Chi #3, on sale July 28th.
Over the course of writer Gene Luen Yang and artist Dike Ruan’s work on Shang-Chi, the iconic martial arts hero has taken over leadership of his evil father’s cult-like organization known as the Five Weapons Society.
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In the process, Shang-Chi has reconnected with his many siblings, and in this month’s Shang-Chi #3, he’ll discover yet another sister, a mutant warrior named Zhilan. Gifted with the ability to transform music into solidified energy, Zhilan is a formidable fighter who was banished from the Five Weapons Society by Shang-Chi’s father long ago. But why was she exiled? And should Shang-Chi invite her back?
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To make matters more complicated, Shang-Chi won’t be the only one looking for Zhilan. Sent by Krakoa to protect a fellow mutant, Wolverine will face off with Shang-Chi in an intense matchup between two of Marvel’s most legendary fighters. Having already gone head-to-head with the likes of Spider-Man and Captain America, this is the latest in Shang-Chi’s series of clashes with the heroes of the Marvel Universe, and they are beginning to question if he can truly change the Five Weapons Society’s evil ways….
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Shang-Chi #3 hits stands on July 28th. Check out newly revealed variant covers by artists Michael Cho and David Lafuente as well as a sneak peek showcasing Zhilan’s amazing abilities and the incredible showdown between Wolverine and Shang-Chi.
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Final Order Cutoff for Shang-Chi #3 is Monday, July 5th, so make sure you let your local shop know today if you want this one in your pull box.
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