

The hype for the upcoming Iron Fist Netflix series was given a hefty shot of adrenaline with the release of the first official trailer. The series will follow Danny Rand, AKA Iron Fist, and will serve as the fourth and final standalone series in Marvel’s Netflix universe before Danny teams with Daredevil, Luke Cage, and Jessica Jones later this year in The Defenders.

However, despite debuting in May 1974, Iron Fist is still (surprisingly) considered by some to be one of Marvel’s lesser-known characters. It’s unfortunate, too, since the character has such a rich history and brings a fun blend of martial arts and mysticism to the Marvel Universe. That being said, here are 10 things you should know about Iron Fist before watching the Netflix series: