Alyssa Wong and Michael Yg’s Iron Fist #1 gives the new Iron Fist a thrilling, demon-filled origin story that packs a punch.
When Danny Rand gave up his powers and position as the Iron Fist, he left some pretty big shoes to fill for the next defender of K’un-Lun. Luckily, author Alyssa Wong and artist Michael Yg have created a new hero who is absolutely up to the challenge. Iron Fist #1 gives the new defender a chance to meet his predecessor before sending him on an adventure of mythic proportions in this fun, action-packed issue.
Iron Fist #1 introduces a new hero with the heart of the dragon, who arrives just in time to help Danny Rand fight off a horde of vicious demons. The mysterious new Iron Fist is revealed to be a young man named Lin Lie, who came into contact with the Chi of Shou-Lao after losing a fight with a demon that destroyed his family’s mystical sword. Now, Lin is struggling to cope with his new responsibilities, fight demons, and rebuild his sword before the forces of evil overwhelm him.
Alyssa Wong does a wonderful job of adding to Marvel’s mythology and introducing the audience to Lin all at once. The saga of Lin’s family’s sword does as much to expand the magical lore of the Marvel Universe as it does to shed light on Lin’s origins. Wong characterizes Lin as a hero who is remarkably competent despite his self-doubt, which makes him easy to root for. He’s also immediately impressive as he exceeds even his own expectations helping his predecessor battle demons. Lin’s friendship with Mei Min in K’un-Lun is especially charming. Mei Min has all the personality and strength to star in her own series, but her dynamic with Lin is remarkably entertaining. Wong includes just enough character-building and action to make sure that the new Iron Fist will become a fan favorite by the end of this debut issue.
Artist Michael Yg captures all of the action beautifully. His scenes of hand-to-hand combat are as thrilling as his portrayals of the fiery chi of Shou-Lao or the frightening demons chasing after Lin. The action sequence where the new Iron Fist makes his debut is particularly impressive. Yg uses a thrilling variety of poses, angles, and close-ups to capture Lin’s mastery of the martial arts and to draw attention to some key details. The shards of his ancestral sword embedded in Lin’s hands make for a grisly but compelling image that underscores the pain he is grappling with even while going toe-to-toe with the legendary Danny Rand and a slew of monsters.
Iron Fist #1 ends on a dangerous note that is sure to escalate Lin’s battle with the demons and push the story in new, exciting directions. This first issue is a great origin story for the new Iron Fist, but Wong and Yg don’t waste any time getting into the thrilling and well-crafted action. The entire creative team fires on all cylinders to present a new character worthy of the legendary mantle of the Iron Fist in a comic that fans won’t want to put down.
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