I really don't follow either character but both have been around since I can remember.
I've always thought that those two heroes could/should become one, probably because of the kung fu thing and now after seeing preview art of the new Iron Fist mini-series that does look a little like Shang Chi.
Is there anything that should/could prevent this from happening in the characters backstories and histories ?.
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10-29-2021, 02:57 PM #1Mighty Member
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Should Shang Chi become the new Iron Fist ?
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I am a Marvel fan preferably cosmic storylines, especially Thanos or Dark Phoenix related, when both the Avengers and the X-Men are involved count me in, loved the original Uncanny Avengers series.
Not a fan of any of the new characters.
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10-29-2021, 03:10 PM #2Ultimate Member
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Not for the long term. Maybe as a miniseries deconstructing the idea. I've seen fanart for it on DeviantArt so maybe in a reboot.
A barrier would be Shang-Chi not growing up there. Kun Lun is isolationist and Danny only was allowed to take trials because he was raised there. So maybe just have Shang's family be from there?Last edited by the illustrious mr. kenway; 10-29-2021 at 03:16 PM.
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10-29-2021, 03:30 PM #3Extraordinary Member
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No, I would like to see an Iron Fist/Shang Chi team up mini.But w/ Danny preferably
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Shang Chi is its own brand now. Which is think is why we are seeing a new Asian Iron Fist, as they want to bolster their stable of Asian characters after the success of the Shang Chi film. So no, Shang Chi should not become the new Iron Fist.
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10-29-2021, 03:58 PM #5Astonishing Member
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Danny is the one true Iron Fist. Accept no substitutes.
That said if they are obsessed with taking it away from him and going a different route... I'd say sure, whatever. Honestly, I've always found Shang Chi pretty boring in the comics. There's only so far that 'Master of Kung Fu' can go in a world dominated with Super powers. Even the movie had to give him the 10 rings.
Giving him a Chi based power may actually make him relevant somehow...
Of course it also robs him of what makes him unique... But I'll choose superheroes WITH powers over super heroes without powers any day of the week.
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^^^That’s my opinion.
Originally Posted by phantom1592
There’s nothing wrong w. Danny.
Nothing needs fixing.
No race needs swapping.
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10-29-2021, 04:34 PM #7Ultimate Member
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Shang-Chi is his own character. I don't think he needs to be IF
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These were my thoughts exactly, if they do plan to take the Iron Fist away from Danny Rand then they should give it to Shang Chi if not to just power him up. Originally Posted by phantom1592
I am a Marvel fan preferably cosmic storylines, especially Thanos or Dark Phoenix related, when both the Avengers and the X-Men are involved count me in, loved the original Uncanny Avengers series.
Not a fan of any of the new characters.
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10-29-2021, 05:05 PM #9Ultimate Member
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Keep both characters just as they are now. Only Danny is the Iron Fist.
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10-29-2021, 05:23 PM #10Moderator
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Shang Chi has his own stuff going on now. So build on that.
IF is a separate thing. If the mantle needs to be passed to someone else then give it to a new character or a supporting character who needs the boost. Don't make characters interchangeable. Keep them unique. Shang has plenty of his own lore that could be explored.
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10-29-2021, 05:28 PM #11Niffleheim
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No, Shangi-Chi doesn't need the exposure but it would benefit some unknown character that needs a boost even though Iron Fist as an IP isn't the way to do it because the IP can't even sustain itself
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Why dont they go for sort of an MCU synergy.
Shang-chi has the 10-Rings going for him. Why not go with that?
Shang-chi with the 10-rings, Makluans & May be a space adventure.
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10-30-2021, 06:03 AM #13Put a smile on that face
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Shang doesn't need to be Iron Fist. Give him the ten rings
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10-30-2021, 07:37 AM #14Ultimate Member
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I wouldn't mind that Originally Posted by Immortal Weapon
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10-30-2021, 10:51 AM #15Ultimate Member
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Shang doesn't need the Iron Fist. And while *I* prefer super-powered heroes to non-super-heroes, the existence of that Bat-guy over at that other company suggests that a non-super-hero can work.
If the iron fist is to be shared with or bestowed upon someone else, I'd rather it be Colleen Wing. (And even then, I'd prefer 'shared with' to 'replace.')
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