Iron Fist #1

The StoryHaving given up his powers as the Iron Fist to save the world. Danny Rand has continued to use his Kung Fu to work as a crime fighter, but his current job of keeping him from a dinner date with his friend Luke Cage. But when a mysterious new Iron Fist shows up who is not properly able to channel the Chi of Shou-Loa. Danny's curiosity gets the better of him as he wants to try and help the mysterious stranger. However, before they can be caught. The new Iron Fist makes a fast getaway back to K'un-Lun. Read Full Review

Iron Fist #1 is a great debut honoring the old and new. It doesn't feel like the “classic” is being shuffled out the door. Instead, this feels like a blend of the two but more importantly the continuation of two ongoing stories, Danny Rand's as well as the new Iron Fist. By doing that we get twice the fine and a nice opportunity to do some things that are really interesting and new for both characters. Read Full Review

I loved the art style in this issue. Michael Yg made the panels lively, beautifully detailed and filled with great action and energy. Read Full Review

Overall, Iron Fist #1 is an interesting entry into this character's canon, one that looks to right a wrong. The story by Song is exciting. The art by creative team is beautiful. Altogether, a story that remixes the legend. Read Full Review

Iron Fist #1 is strong opening issue that creates a version of the character that may read as more palatable to many readers, complete with stunning art and a strong authorial voice. Read Full Review

Iron Fist #1 is a promising start for a new hero, taking big steps in representation while establishing a long running hero can still exist within the Marvel Universe without having to be problematic. The script's ability to walk that tightrope alone makes this solid outing well worth the coin. Read Full Review

Iron Fist #1 is a great introduction to Lin Lie as the titular hero. Even if you know nothing about the character (who first appeared in 2018), this issue will fill you in on the need-to-know details. While longtime fans of Danny Rand may be disappointed to see his title given to a new character, Rand continues to remain a prominent character. This series definitely has promise, and I'm excited to see more from Wong and YG. Read Full Review

Iron Fist #1 is a good start especially since it doesn't play coy with the reader, but gives us the full rundown of who he is and how he connects to a supernatural world. It also lays the groundwork for Danny Rand to play a part in the series in a natural way. Given the rich history this new Iron Fist is built on, we're in for a wild, fantasy-soaked fight comic series. Read Full Review

While a bit generic, Iron Fist #1 sees an exciting and necessary change to the identity of the protector of K'un-Lun. Read Full Review

A nice recap blends into an emergent story as newcomers and fans alike of the new Iron Fist can come together for this debut! Read Full Review

Writer Alyssa Wong continues her work on Asian mythology-inspired Marvel tales with this series, directly following the aforementioned White Fox one-shot, and Im interested to see how this series progresses. Her script never drags and always moves along at a clip, which you would expect in an Iron Fist series, and the tone is light but with a peering edge of darkness in the corners. But as with any comic featuring martial arts, the art needs to be similarly dynamic, and Michael YG delivers on that front. A lot of this issue is spent fighting and in various states of motion; visual stiffness would ruin the vibe. But he also successfully conveys Lin Lies youngness in comparison to the older (and slightly grizzled) Danny, which is important because of their burgeoning mentor/protg dynamic. All in all, Iron Fist #1 is more than worthy of your time. Read Full Review

Bits and PiecesIron Fist #1 takes all the gravity and drama surrounding Danny Rand's “fish out of water” story and replaces it with a cardboard cutout character who everybody loves. His powers are unearned, he dresses like Iron Fist because he can, and the strong art only serves to dress up a bland, boring, homogeneous, replacement hero. Read Full Review

I've never put a series down after one issue, so I'll continue reading to see where this goes but this issue is sufficient and that's about it. Read Full Review

A decent read, but not yet an essential one. A too bland leading man, the book is at its best whenever Danny Rand appears. That says a lot. Read Full Review

Toonstrack

Feb 16, 2022

Be honest. Is ANYONE surprised by the usuals giving this a 1 star without even reading it? Iron Fist has been a mantle since day one. Rand wasn't even the first and he wasn't ever going to be the only one, but he was evidently the first white one. The irony is he WAS the diversity hire. But that's lost on the usuals. Of course Kun Lun doesn't have politically inclined clowns like our Divided States of America does, so it probably wasn't a problem for them. That'd actually be a nice story beat, Ken Lun comicsgaters. They should do that. Giving this a 10 cuz im petty like that. Also this new guys costume is awesome. And Danny is VERY prominent in this book and its clear hes going to be in this series quite a bit, likely to tr ain this guy. The art is decent, not perfect, but I like the concept. Just figured I'd add in some more detail. Its a quick and easy read. Pretty fun stuff. more

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Merlyn - Feb 16, 2022

Is anyone surprised you're rating this with 10? No, no one is. You even admit as much.

Toonstrack - Feb 16, 2022

I gave it a ten for a very specific reason lol

Hex - Feb 16, 2022

Defending why iT's NoT rAcIsT is racist. Shut up Merlyn.

Merlyn - Feb 16, 2022

It's not racist. And no, I won't shut up. I don't want to.

Hex - Feb 16, 2022

I love Danny. Danny hasn't been the only Iron Fist. Two have existed at the same time. Merlyn's arguments are terrible. Thank you Toonstrack. You were spot on my guy.

Toonstrack - Feb 16, 2022

No big. I just wish people had a more open mind to these characters. They are dynamic, you can do almost anything with them. Rand has been daredevil for crying out loud. So ill give the new guy a shot.

Hex - Feb 16, 2022

I totally forgot Danny was Daredevil. That was so awesome and made so much sense.

Psycamorean - Feb 16, 2022

Not *exactly* the same thing, but didn't Black Panther operate in place of Daredevil in Hell's Kitchen for a while?

Toonstrack - Feb 16, 2022

Yep he was operating as DD for a while too. Idk I just like that stuff, I like that they swap mantles and change their settings for a while. I think its cool.

Psycamorean - Feb 16, 2022

It definitely can liven up the status quo monotony that Big 2 comics can sometimes have.

Batmanaholic - Feb 17, 2022

So this book is perfect in every way possible? And it's on the level of Batman year one, or daredevil born again? It's a 100% perfect comic with 0 flaws in it anywhere? I'm call bull on that one, giving a review a 10 should be because the books actually the best thing you have read in years. Not for books that will be in the $0.99 bin by the end of the year.

Hex - Feb 17, 2022

@Batmanaholic, are you criticizing the people who shamelessly review bomb this one as well? No? Sit down.

Batmanaholic - Feb 17, 2022

@hex ya I'm sure the book isn't a 1, that's reserved for stuff that's not worth the paper and the ink it's printed on. I'm not a huge irony fist fan but almost nothing the big 2 make is a 1/10 or a 10/10. Even the amount of 9/10 or 9.5/10s I see is rediculous. A 9/10 book is one that every comic fan of that character would want on its shelf. And some reviewers give that away like they are the parents of the writer or artist of every book. Every book gets a 9/10 it's dumb.

Toonstrack - Feb 17, 2022

If you must ask, no it isn't a 10, it is probably a 7.5 - 8.5 but im trying to make a point here. One of the 1 star reviews showed up early morning the day the book came out so it was obvious that user didn't read it. Im countering stuff like that

Leylin

Feb 16, 2022

I'm so glad that swordmaster is still alive, when he fell off the cliff I thought he would die but I'm glad he didn't. now the story was very interesting, I was curious to know what would happen to the dragon egg after the end of the last series and here it continues very well with that legacy, I hope to see more of swordmaster and see if danny becomes his mentor

The Brave and the Bald

Feb 17, 2022

Jay Garrick is The Flash. Tired of these boring token replacements like Barry Allen.

Sollywoods

Feb 19, 2022

I was on the fence about getting this. I'm glad I picked it up though! Mantle passing of characters can be a hard sell to some but it makes perfect sense with iron fist. The characters mythology already has it so many have been iron fist and many more will be. It's not at all like Danny rand is the essential iron fist. He may be your favourite and that's fair and okay. There have been great characters to come out Mantle passing. I may be a minority on this but my favourite green lantern is Kyle Rayner. And here, Danny is still around which is great. Should the series kill him off or write him out I may be less enthusiastic but for now it's all good. Also, people giving low reviews because the new iron fist isn't white ... Just ... Wow. What if it had been a white guy? Would you still hate it? There's a few people on here that are clearly Klan members! They cry anything that closely resembles diversity and then insist others are the racists. Projection all over comments. Just like YouTube! I don't know how they got into comics in the first place. more

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Merlyn - Feb 19, 2022

You forgot to say anyone who doesn't like this is a nazi. Just the Klan thing is too little, add the nazi thing, too. If you're going to talk shit, do it all the way. Btw, I would suggest in the future you abstain from commenting on my reviews. You've done it in the past and even though we disagreed, I thought you were one of the sane ones. This post proves you aren't.

SurvivorLiv - Feb 19, 2022

This Merlyn guy crying on this post too. He truly is losing sleep over this comic book.

Psycamorean - Feb 20, 2022

We should all take Merlyn's advice to go all the way with it.

SurvivorLiv - Feb 20, 2022

Merlyn is a nazi

KaijuSHENANIGANS - Feb 22, 2022

Merlyn and drew from comics elite should hold hands and skip through a meadow, theyre basically the same person.

Hex - Feb 23, 2022

Seconded that Kyle Rayner is the best GL!

maljoss - Mar 10, 2022

It's funny you mention Kyle Rayner. Ganthet popped up in an alley, looked around, shrugged, and said "You'll do". Until more is explained that's what it feels like happened to Lin. To become Iron Fist, Danny had to beat the best fighters Kun Lun had to offer, then defeat a dragon, bare handed. He earned it. Kyle was given time to grow into a great GL, I'm hoping, if he's around more than 12 issues, that Lin is allowed to do the same.

Fury

Feb 20, 2022

Omg, Merlyn " I hate coloreds, spics, chinks, and cunts" is an absolute dumpster fire! Never disappoints. His particular take, a superlative example of white incel diarrhea. I'm so here for it. Thanks, M. You get a 10 out of 10.

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Sup3rsa1yan1990 - Feb 22, 2022

Someone’s off their meds…….. bIgOt😂😂😂😂😂😂

Sup3rsa1yan1990 - Feb 22, 2022

You’re actually pretty hilarious,

Sup3rsa1yan1990 - Feb 22, 2022

You’ve earned yourself a folllower my guy

Fury - Feb 23, 2022

Thanks! Did I win something?

Fury - Feb 25, 2022

For a moment there I was feeling complete.

KaijuSHENANIGANS

Feb 16, 2022

Not the strongest first issue, I like the idea of who the new iron fist is. I'm mostly on board to see how they bridge the gap to the present, that is this book, to when we last saw you know who take a dive. I also didn't love the art.

cincyfan

Mar 13, 2022

I like this. I like how Danny Rand was still very relevant. I'm really interested in hearing more of the new iron fist's backstory. This was a very good start and I'm definitely on board. His costume was really cool looking too.

Onomatopoeia

Feb 16, 2022

I was never much of an Iron Fist fan, so this is a nice jumping on point. The whole concept of a rich white dude becoming a savior in another culture always seemed iffy to me (Dr. Strange is the biggest culprit), it's just a played out concept and this is a nice change up. Overall, I enjoyed the story. It was a bit exposition heavy, though it sets a solid stage for things to come. Also, that costume is a major upgrade.

Hex

Feb 21, 2022

I only like Alan Scott. John Stewart who?

KittyNone

Feb 16, 2022

Hm. I'm interested in the character and the setup, and I'm always happy to see comics that make the usual crew of racists cry (not that that's difficult), but... this issue was pretty slight. It felt like a throwback to the the early oughts when people thought the existence of trades meant pacing didn't matter. Hopefully this series finds its feet, but this is an underwhelming start

Psycamorean

Feb 20, 2022

I wonder if this website will ever stop allowing racism. Probably not. This issue is pretty good, especially if you've been following the character since his debut and have been painfully aware of just how underwhelming he is. With that in mind, this reinvention works very well. It makes the character more interesting. Is it a great book? No. However, I support the inflated review scores because it's the only thing that can push the racist reviews out of the spotlight as nothing will be done about those. Imagine thinking this is all the result of a controversy from what, six years ago? One that was pretty much disregarded by the comics community. Danny Rand has always been a token white savior, it's part of the character at this point. Iron Fist is a mantle, however, there's been many of them. I love how Merlyn acts like Marvel should have developed this character on his own with his own title. Buddy, there was a 10 issue series that no one read called Sword Master. Know how I know? I read it. It is so painfully obvious that the problem has nothing to do with a mantle change. It has to do with the character being non-white. Nothing will be done about these reviews or these attitudes, but at least take solace in this: These racists will die forgotten and left behind by society. Despite how much they hate it and how loudly they whine, the world is at least progressing on that front. It's far from where it needs to be, of course, but we're slowly escaping the hatred of bigots. The people hating on this book for racist reasons all come from hotbeds for bigotry though, so they're even further behind. Merlyn is eastern European. Old Soviet bloc. That basically means he is a Nazi, it's a birthright there. Sup3rsa1yan1990 is Brazilian, I'm guessing. They're having a hard time over there. Briton is... well, British. And really British people aren't actually people, so much as deviants, so. You ever need to figure out what to think about a social issue, just ask a Brit and think the opposite. more

Tempra16v2.0Turbo

Feb 21, 2022

É ok, a arte ficou devendo.

Jawsh

Feb 23, 2022

SO I DIDN'T KNOW WHO SWORDMASTER WAS CUZ I DIDN'T READ THAT SERIES. I was very lost feeling I missed an issue or something while reading this and a quick search showed me why. Hindsight is 20/20 so I feel having this character debut more cleanly as The Iron Fist would have been better. The issue wants to respect this character's past but it doesn't do a great job of introducing him. I loved the artwork and I loved the banter between Danny and Lin. I'm very curious to know more so I'll stick around for the miniseries hoping it gets better once it finds its footing and maybe get a legit ongoing if it sells well enough later in the year. There's some great stuff in here!

DDJamesB

Feb 16, 2022

For someone who wasnt familiar with Swordmaster, I'm going to say it wasn't a good enough first issue. I felt like it just gave some generic origin that didn't feel complete. I hope to get more moving forward.

Drasek83

Mar 14, 2022

Average comic for me. I'm not familiar with the new guy. Apparently he was introduced before this? I'll stick around for the next few issues.

Mout

Feb 19, 2022

boring

humgruffin

Feb 19, 2022

'A mysterious newcomer' who is outed in the first issues first few pages. For some reason I couldn't get hold of this issue without paying over the odds. Maybe thats what has swayed me but I was underwhelmed and expected so much. There was action, but not enough, and the impetus for the characters change probably means its short term. Of course Danny Rand will gain his power back eventually, but its practically telegraphed sooner rather than later. As a reader I'm wondering why I stay with this for the long haul.

maljoss

Mar 10, 2022

I didn't like it. But,It wasn't as bad as I had feared. The story sets up a bunch of questions that, hopefully get followed up. What happened to the dragon? How did Lin get the dragon's chi? What effects do the shards have on his powers? There's a decent action sequence at the start. A scene with Danny and Lin that establishes that their relationship is going to be rocky. Then the talking starts. I believe Lin's backstory is rehashed at least twice. The threat to Kun Lun is established. Ends on a cliffhanger. Dialog was fine. But there's a LOT of talking for the sake of exposition. The art was... okay. After a Jim Cheung cover, pretty much anything else is a let down. The art team was competent, but the style just didn't do it for me. Here's the thing: I believe this was created in good faith. This was not the character assassination that Heart of the Dragon was. Danny is treated with respect, and portrayed as competent, if cocky. This is important to me. I've followed Danny for over 30 years. There have been many Iron Fists, passing the baton is not an issue. Crapping on character I care about to build up a new one is an issue. That's not what happened here. Lin has potential. I like the costume. I like the attitude. I hope he's given the chance to earn the title. The current penchant with new characters is to tell us how awesome they are. Show me why I should keep reading. Give him thrilling adventures, terrifying villains, an interesting supporting cast. Don't blow it. more

CrazyforRAMU

Jul 02, 2022

I don't give a fig about the politics. I have no problem with Lin Lie becoming the next Iron Fist. It's a good idea. But this is not a good comic. The art is borderline incompetent, which is disastrous in a martial arts book. Somehow, Lin Lie has brought the pacing and storytelling problems of his solo series along with him. Explaining his status quo twice in one issue is inexcusable, even if he is talking to 2 different people. It's all the more disappointing because Alyssa Wong handled the character really well in his last outing, Death of Doctor Strange: White Fox #1.

samizrozami

Mar 22, 2025

Sooo tell me one thing in which Lin is more interesting or likeable than Danny XD

Sup3rsa1yan1990

Feb 16, 2022

The immortal diversity (h)iron fist

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Fury - Feb 21, 2022

‘Sup, little puppy incel?

Sup3rsa1yan1990 - Feb 22, 2022

Ahahahahahahah diversity h-iron fist will be cancelled within 10 issues. 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂

Sup3rsa1yan1990 - Feb 22, 2022

rAThItHt bIgOt iNtHeL

Psycamorean - Feb 23, 2022

Iron Fist is a five issue miniseries, idiot.

Merlyn

Feb 16, 2022

Yeah, this is awful. Not just that the story is bad but the reason Marvel came up with this is awful. It all began when those idiots online started screeching that Finn Jones should be replaced with an Asian actor because in their tiny minds only Asians can learn martial arts. Imagine being this deluded. So Marvel broke the no.1 rule on the internet: don't cave in to online morons. And ever since they've tried to steer away from Iron Fist because he is pRoBlEmAtIc. Here's the thing: Danny Rand IS Iron Fist. Just as Tony Stark is Iron Man, just as Bruce Wayne is Batman, Clark Kent is Superman and so on. There isn't anything racist about this, not even a tiny bit. If anything Marvel is the one being racist by believing that only an Asian c haracter can learn martial arts and only an Asian writer should write a book like this. Identity politics kills the joy out of our comics. Lin Lie is Sword Master, develop his own identity instead of pushing him into a role that isn't his. The concept for the character is interesting, unfortunately writers haven't been able to develop his story, mostly because they were focused on other issues other than those that would have helped the character evolve. P.S.: Notice how some people who don't review ANY OTHER BOOKS specifically come here to inflate the rating of this issue. I can be damn sure those people didn't even read the book. I won't name names. Just check their profiles and how many other books they're rating. You'll notice some just don't review other books at all so they're just inflating the score here artificially. That doesn't seem right. P.P.S.: There is a review here that literally states that all Eastern European people are Nazis "by birthright" and that British people are "deviants". These are the same people that always, always scream "racist" whenever someone dislikes a book they like. Normally, this would be laughed at and not encouraged, but we're not living normal times, are we? more

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Onomatopoeia - Feb 16, 2022

Idk, you're sounding pretty racist.

Merlyn - Feb 16, 2022

Coming from the guy who literally had a review where he admitted he thinks it's ok to discriminate straight white people, believe me when I say I literally couldn't give a crap about what you think regarding this. If I would care about the opinions of racists maybe I would, but I don't.

Merlyn - Feb 16, 2022

*to discriminate against

Merlyn - Feb 16, 2022

Oh wait, I didn't see your review here, you're racist here, too.

KaijuSHENANIGANS - Feb 16, 2022

Everything this merlyn guy writes, it's regurgitated from a comics elite weekly review.

Merlyn - Feb 16, 2022

I don't even know what that is but usually when someone creates an account here and the first thing he does is comment on my review I find it pretty odd.

Onomatopoeia - Feb 17, 2022

No matter how badly you think you are (or want to be) the victim, I can assure you that you are not.

Merlyn - Feb 17, 2022

I can assure you are a vile racist. No matter how badly you try to cover it up in being progressive. No, you're just racist. Own it.

KaijuSHENANIGANS - Feb 17, 2022

This merlyn fella, yeesh. Kind of an odd bird

Merlyn - Feb 17, 2022

Do you have something serious to say or do I block you right now?

SurvivorLiv - Feb 17, 2022

meryln seems kinda mad people like this issue awwww poor fella

Merlyn - Feb 18, 2022

I've seen you a lot in reviews and I genuinely think you're one of the most stupid people who have ever written a review here. And you're very ugly, too, btw, you should change your avatar. Do you have something useful to say or I block you too?

SurvivorLiv - Feb 18, 2022

Based on your response, you are obviously unhinged. You are this angry over a COMIC. You, someone who does not even have a profile picture, started attacking my appearance over a comic book.

Merlyn - Feb 18, 2022

Because you came here, out of nowhere like a maniac. I'm not the "turn the other cheek kind of guy". You come at me, you can be damn sure I'm returning the favor. I don't like the fact that woke crazies have started to dictate what should and shouldn't happen to characters we love and Marvel caved in to them. And I just told you the truth, dude. Maybe next time try initiating a dialogue in a more respectful manner. Otherwise don't expect me to accommodate you when you're a jerk.

SurvivorLiv - Feb 18, 2022

These are not the comments of a sane person. You are genuinely in meltdown because some people enjoy a comic book that you didn't. You are literally SEETHING over 32 pages of a floppy.

Merlyn - Feb 18, 2022

No, I am not in meltdown, I think you are seething because others people don't enjoy this piece of crap comic. AND are having the guts to criticize it. I know that lefties always screech when people express what they think but turns out free speech is still a thing. Go cry more about it.

Merlyn - Feb 18, 2022

"Waah waah the bad man doesn't like woke comics and he is speaking up, why does he get to do that, waaah". Grow a pair.

SurvivorLiv - Feb 19, 2022

You are so angry over this LMAO i am genuinely laughing at how childish your comments are.

Merlyn - Feb 19, 2022

And I am genuinely laughing at how ugly you are. I'm going to ask you again: do you have something useful to say or do I block you? Because so far you have 4 comments here, with none of them adding anything worthy to the discussion, nor are either of them about the comic. They're just attacks towards me and I don't think I'm obliged to take them from such an ugly person like you, both inside and out.

SurvivorLiv - Feb 19, 2022

Block me you racist asshole

Merlyn - Feb 19, 2022

K

Fury - Feb 20, 2022

This is rich!

Fury - Feb 21, 2022

Suspended from Twitter. Poor Merl. Maybe I’ll be back as some twat feminist to torture you more while you hide in your basement. Make sure mom doesn’t catch you jerking off to Tom King. Luv ya, buddy!

Fury - Feb 21, 2022

Oops make that masterbating to Tom Taylor.. so confusing all these Tom’s in your fantasies.

Ultimate Goblin - Feb 22, 2022

I agree with you on your "P.S." statement. Seems like many fakes or something like that, but not just actual comic readers...

Briton

Feb 17, 2022

I am so sick of white heroes being replaced by those of other races. Marvel's position in the culture wars sickens me.

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SurvivorLiv - Feb 17, 2022

stay mad

Psycamorean - Feb 20, 2022

I'm so sick of British people.

Fury - Feb 25, 2022

“Those other races”. 😳

Psycamorean - Feb 25, 2022

Honestly, Brexit was the right idea. Keep the British away from everyone else. They can have their racist island.

Fury - Feb 25, 2022

Hey keep it civilized! Brits invented IPA craft beer. 🍺

Psycamorean - Feb 25, 2022

IPAs are actually the worst. I did one of those DNA tests and I'm like 10% British, so I can say these things.

SurvivorLiv - Feb 25, 2022

the culture war is when an asian character is in a story based around asian cuture

Fury - Feb 25, 2022

Easy big fella, there’s unfortunately plenty of racism to go around. Old “Briton” here being a shiny example. I’m devastated you find IPAs not to your taste😢 but I don’t judge folks at first glance on their micro brew sensibilities …

Psycamorean - Feb 26, 2022

Look, I just think if Briton is going to be racist against any non-whites, we can be racist against the British. It's only fair.

Fury - Feb 26, 2022

I applaud you’re commitment.

Fury - Feb 26, 2022

https://twitter.com/benlorber8/status/1497407269587206144?s=21