In the new Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings 1, Shang-Chi's many mistakes come back to haunt him when his own men betray him to his worst enemies - and he has no one to blame but himself.
Marvel's Shang-Chi may lead a massive, world-spanning organization - but that doesn't mean he effectively listens to his underlings, and now he's paid the ultimate price for his poor leadership. Shang-Chi embarks on an all-new adventure in Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings #1, and this time he's armed with a set of weapons taken directly from the MCU. Unfortunately, even the famous Ten Rings can't save him from being betrayed by his own soldiers.
In current comics continuity, Shang-Chi has recently attempted to walk the line between his family and his friends, with poor results. After taking control of his father's criminal empire, the Five Weapons Society, Shang-Chi decided to reform the organization as a force for good. Unfortunately, the organization is mistrusted by the Avengers - and Shang-Chi's attempts to lead it rather than dismantle it draw the ire of Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, and the entire Fantastic Four.
The fact that a simple soldier was able to grant multiple terrorists access to the vault of the Ten Rings perfectly shows Shang-Chi's failings as a leader. While a capable fighter, he has acted against the interests of a highly traditional family and angered many who have dedicated their lives to the Five Weapons Society.
Thanks to the power of the Ten Rings, Shang-Chi defeats all enemies present - including the traitor - and falls to the ground, exhausted from the fight. Should the Avengers find Shang-Chi without his men, he would be easily defeated. The past year has seen Shang-Chi lose many allies, and now he's lost those whom he took for granted: his own footsoldiers of the Five Weapons Society.