Introductory Complex Analysis - Cartan?

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A user seeks a suitable introductory text for complex analysis, noting their background in one-variable real analysis, linear algebra, abstract algebra, and basic point-set topology. They express interest in Cartan's work but question whether their foundation is adequate or if they should first study rigorous multivariable real analysis, suggesting Apostol as a potential resource. Other recommended texts include Bak and Newman, Conway, and Boas, while the user appreciates "Visual Complex Analysis" for its clarity, despite its lack of rigor. Ahlfors is also mentioned as a decent option. The discussion revolves around the appropriateness of various texts based on the user's existing knowledge and the need for a solid understanding of multivariable analysis before tackling complex analysis.
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I would like a thorough but not overly comprehensive intro text for complex analysis. My background is one variable real analysis (Rudin), Linear Algebra (Friedberg), Abstract Algebra (Herstein). I know only basic point-set topology (from Rudin), and I haven't dealt at all with differential forms.

I've heard good things about Cartan. Is my background sufficient to tackle this text, or would it make more sense to learn rigorous multivariable real analysis first (from Apostol or something similar)? Other options are Bak and Newman, Conway, Boas...
 
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Visual Complex Analysis is by far the best, in my opinion, but it isn't rigorous, so you might view it as being kind of supplementary. The only other one I am familiar with is Ahlfors, which is decent.
 

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