Shang-Chi Appreciation 2021

[Clea]

He was so good on SNL. He's got great comedic timing.

[Tien Long]

Hi all. Just wanted to post some excellent scenes from Shang-Chi #6, namely the fight against Thor:



Loved this fight, especially Shang's use of the sword. In some pages, you can see him use the traditional one-handed posture with the sword. Yes, some swords are two handed, but the one-handed way is more common.

THis shows to me that when given the right tools, Shang can hang with gods.

[HsssH]

So are there any hints at what we might get once we get over this "Shang fights other heroes" phase?

[Yin&Yang]

Shang on the Guardians of the Galaxy? Man, if he was a temp fill-in for Star-Lord, instead of Kitty Pryde, I'd have bought the hell out of that run!

I was thinking Shang joining Star-lords crew or Whom ever is now incharge of the guardians of the galaxy.
The new gotg game has them fighting a makluan. Thats the kind of story I was thinking of, If and when they start giving the 10-Rings to Shang in 616.
Also cool for Shang to learn Martial Arts from other worlds.

[Tien Long]

So are there any hints at what we might get once we get over this "Shang fights other heroes" phase?

There's been a lot of set up for an attack on Shang and the Five Weapons Society. I think the figure who's been accumulating forces behind the scenes has some shared past with Shang's father. Maybe another family member, like an uncle? Hmmm.

In other Shang-Chi news, great video on how many fighting styles Shang-Chi knows. Shows the variety of Chinese martial arts:

[mace11]

BREAKING Marvel's Shang-Chi 2 & TV Series Confirmed by Marvel Studios


Destin Daniel Cretton Inks Overall Deal With Marvel Studios & Hulu’s Onyx Collective; Set For Disney+ MCU Series & ‘Shang-Chi’ Sequel

EXCLUSIVE: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton has entered into an exclusive multi-year overall deal with Disney companies Marvel Studios and Hulu’s Onyx Collective. The filmmaker is already in development with Marvel Studios on a new MCU series for Disney+.
At the same time, Disney has made it official that Cretton is returning to write and direct the previously rumored sequel to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Under the big new overall deal, Cretton will develop TV projects for both Marvel Studios for Disney+ and Onyx Collective across all platforms, including Hulu. Maui-born Cretton will produce through a new production company he is launching with partner Asher Goldstein, named Family Owned. Together they will focus on building a slate of projects in film and TV that highlight the experiences of communities that have traditionally been overlooked by pop culture.

Clink link below to read more.
https://deadline.com/2021/12/destin-...el-1234885502/

[batnbreakfast]

Best of luck to the sequels of Shang-Chi. I liked the movie a lot (and have a crush on Awkwafina). Between Shang-Chi and The Suicide Squad it finally has been a very good year for comic book movies again.

[nadler]

Trying to identify which comic this image by Mike Deodato Jr is from?
Mike Deodato Shang-Chi.jpg

[Tien Long]

BREAKING Marvel's Shang-Chi 2 & TV Series Confirmed by Marvel Studios


Destin Daniel Cretton Inks Overall Deal With Marvel Studios & Hulu’s Onyx Collective; Set For Disney+ MCU Series & ‘Shang-Chi’ Sequel



Clink link below to read more.
https://deadline.com/2021/12/destin-...el-1234885502/

Awesome to hear that. Simu Liu has expressed how relieved he is to hear that Cretton will be helming the sequel:

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/sh...marvel-sequel/

Trying to identify which comic this image by Mike Deodato Jr is from?
Mike Deodato Shang-Chi.jpg

Always thought this was some promo art.

[Tien Long]

Really enjoy these deleted scenes from the movie:



Favorites have to be the one featuring Wenwu and Shang and Wenwu with the boss of the Iron Gang. In the former, he displays a very calm demeanor. Shang is disrespectful but Wenwu takes it in stride with a slight smile. As for the latter, Wenwu shows his kind cruelty. It's an oxymoron for sure, but somehow he makes it work.

Again, with all this talk about Shang's father, the more I'm interested in seeing stories featuring him. It would be cool to see Zheng Zu's past explored more fully. I see someone who's driven, harsh, cunning, yet still merciful in a way. The latest Shang-Chi miniseries and regular series offer glimpses of what made that personality. But there's more to be told. When did he meet the Ancient One? What was his fight like with Fin Fang Foom? When did he learn about mutants and how did he come to fear them? (I guarantee you he met Mr. Sinister or Apocalypse back in the day).

Lots of story potential there.

[Captain Smith]

Just watched the movie and it was entertaining. Not a Shang-chi in the know guy but some of the PIS was distracting. Seems to me that if the village of the good guys had stocked up on some firearms, Daddy's attack would have ended quickly. Saw no evidence that the attackers were bullet proof. Most Marvel fights have charges into melees. Why? If you have a defensible position, take advantage of such.

Also, the Dweller in the Dark as a major threat? Seemed like a pretty everyday monster in any Marvel Universe. Got taken down pretty quickly.

Love the fight scenes though and the story (independent of the above). I really felt sorry for Daddy. Too bad they couldn't have tranquilized him and taken him to a grief therapist.

[CosmiComic]

Just watched the movie and it was entertaining. Not a Shang-chi in the know guy but some of the PIS was distracting. Seems to me that if the village of the good guys had stocked up on some firearms, Daddy's attack would have ended quickly. Saw no evidence that the attackers were bullet proof. Most Marvel fights have charges into melees. Why? If you have a defensible position, take advantage of such.

Also, the Dweller in the Dark as a major threat? Seemed like a pretty everyday monster in any Marvel Universe. Got taken down pretty quickly.

Love the fight scenes though and the story (independent of the above). I really felt sorry for Daddy. Too bad they couldn't have tranquilized him and taken him to a grief therapist.

I don't think the Dweller should be too powerful or else he'd be too big of a foe for Shang-Chi

As for the melee stuff, I don't quite get why modern superheroes are using medieval tactics

[Captain Smith]

Most superheroes don't know how to fight and modern gun users and troops not burdened with Red shirt, Star Wars trooper syndromes would take all but the invulnerable or speedsters out.

[CosmiComic]

Most superheroes don't know how to fight and modern gun users and troops not burdened with Red shirt, Star Wars trooper syndromes would take all but the invulnerable or speedsters out.

I think most superheroes have ways of blocking or dodging bullets.

[Captain Smith]

Yes, they depend on the writers. LOL. In Arrow, Oliver would just dodge his motorcycle around 100s of rounds from automatic weapons. Obvious head shots were not taken, such that body armor for the chest suffice. Despite modern failure to stop training indicating to shoot at head or pelvis/leg - bad guys just blaze away at Captain America's shield.