Marvel is ringing in a new graphic novel that explores the origins of Shang-Chi.Shang-Chi and the Quest for Immortality from Marvel Comics expands the adventures of the hero by diving further into his revised origins and backstory. Focusing on the martial arts-based master when he was only twelve years old, the book looks at Shang-Chi’s upbringing as an heir to the Five Weapons Society. After overhearing that his somewhat distant father Zheng-Zhu may be losing his vast power, Shang-Chi sets out to restore him by way of the mystical Peaches of Immortality. This quest to impress his father takes him outside his familial castle and into the outside world, where he learns that all isn’t quite what it seems when it comes to Zheng-Zhu.The book is written and drawn by Victoria Ying, who has an extensive career with some of the most prolific animated movies of the past decade. These include major Disney projects such as Frozen, Moana and Big Hero 6, the latter of which was loosely based on a comic book from Marvel Comics. Ying also drew Diana: Princess of the Amazons, an all-ages DC graphic novel featuring a young Wonder Woman. Her two original works as an author/illustrator are City of Secrets and Hungry Ghost.RELATED: Marvel Reveals Todd Nauk’s Connecting Cover for Miguel O’Hara – Spider-Man 2099
Marvel is ringing in a new graphic novel that explores the origins of Shang-Chi.
Shang-Chi and the Quest for Immortality from Marvel Comics expands the adventures of the hero by diving further into his revised origins and backstory. Focusing on the martial arts-based master when he was only twelve years old, the book looks at Shang-Chi’s upbringing as an heir to the Five Weapons Society. After overhearing that his somewhat distant father Zheng-Zhu may be losing his vast power, Shang-Chi sets out to restore him by way of the mystical Peaches of Immortality. This quest to impress his father takes him outside his familial castle and into the outside world, where he learns that all isn’t quite what it seems when it comes to Zheng-Zhu.
The book is written and drawn by Victoria Ying, who has an extensive career with some of the most prolific animated movies of the past decade. These include major Disney projects such as Frozen, Moana and Big Hero 6, the latter of which was loosely based on a comic book from Marvel Comics. Ying also drew Diana: Princess of the Amazons, an all-ages DC graphic novel featuring a young Wonder Woman. Her two original works as an author/illustrator are City of Secrets and Hungry Ghost.
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