Whether you’re a longtime fan wishing to see more of Shang-Chi or your interest in the character was only recently ignited by talks of movies, you’ll find Shang-Chi #1 to be a fine return for Marvel’s greatest martial artist. Shadow societies and reconciled pasts invite both audiences and everyone in between to Shang-Chi’s story by respecting what people may already know about the character and catching up eager newcomers. However, setting pacing and Shang-Chi’s absence from the spotlight aside, Shang-Chi #1 succeeds in another metric that’s every bit as important: It’s speedy and smart and will keep readers entertained from start to finish.