Who Is Ch'i-Lin? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ch'i-Lin is a Marvel comic book character, with over 6 comic issue appearances. The Ch'i-Lin is a mystical beast that hungers for the life force of the dragon Shou-Lao and has been claiming the lives of every Iron Fist when they turn thirty-three.

Who is Ch'i-Lin?

Ch'i-Lin uses the body of Kwai Jun-Fan as a portal. The Ch'i-Lin is a mystical beast that hungers for the life force of the dragon Shou-Lao and has been claiming the lives of every Iron Fist when they turn thirty-three. The Ch'i-Lin projects his spirit and energy into his loyal servant named Zhou Cheng that provides him extraordinary abilities. Zhou Cheng killed the Iron Fist, Kwai Jun-Fan in 1878 and the Ch'i-Lin used his body as a portal to attack the city of Kun-Lun. Ch'i'Lin was opposed by Lei Kung and an army of soldiers but the beast reached the mouth of the cave for its search of the dragon's egg. Lei Kung severed the lower jaw of the Ch'i-Lin to prevent it from consuming the egg. The Ch'i-Lin disappeared and Lei Kung knew the demon would eventually return. The spirit of Ch'i-Lin reveals itself to Iron Fist and the Immortal Weapons.

Key facts

Ch'i-Lin is of other origin and first appeared in "“The Mortal Iron Fist" part 1 of 4". The character is published by Marvel. With 6 recorded issue appearances, Ch'i-Lin ranks among the most featured characters in comics.