8. Shang-Chi

The Master of Kung-Fu, Shang-Chi was the son of villain Fu Manchu, who raised his son in deceit in order to train him as the perfect assassin. From an early age, Shang-Chi’s father brainwashed him, while also teaching him all types of martial arts.

When he later realized his father’s deceit, Shang-Chi became a superhero, and he excelled at being one. Despite his lack of superpowers, he was able to go toe-to-toe with superpowered beings. Although he was just a normal guy, he actually taught his fellow superheroes to fight, including Spider-Man, whose training complemented his special powers.

Shang-Chi developed the ability to create duplicates of himself, but that happened later in his history, which dates back to 1973. His position as one of the best martial artists of the Marvel Comic Book Universe alone is enough reason for him to be a part of this list.