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Shou-Lao is an immortal [[Chinese dragon]] who became the source of power in K'un-L'un. During a performance of the dragon riders of K'un-Lun for the entertainment of its [[Yu-Ti]], Shou-Lao went berserk and attacked the city's leader. He was slain by Quan-St'ar who cut out the dragon's heart. Enraged at this, Yu-Ti banished Quan-St'ar from the city and revived Shou-Lao by melting his heart and placing it in a sacred cavern. Following this incident, those who became [[Iron Fist (comics)|Iron Fist]] had to accomplish the final test of defeating Shou-Lao in order to absorb part of his power. This was done over 66 times.<ref>''[[Master of Kung Fu (comics)|Master of Kung Fu Annual]]'' #1</ref>
Shou-Lao is an immortal [[Chinese dragon]] who became the source of power in K'un-L'un. During a performance of the dragon riders of K'un-Lun for the entertainment of its [[Yu-Ti]], Shou-Lao went berserk and attacked the city's leader. He was slain by Quan-St'ar who cut out the dragon's heart. Enraged at this, Yu-Ti banished Quan-St'ar from the city and revived Shou-Lao by melting his heart and placing it in a sacred cavern. Following this incident, those who became [[Iron Fist (comics)|Iron Fist]] had to accomplish the final test of defeating Shou-Lao in order to absorb part of his power. This was done over 66 times.<ref>''[[Master of Kung Fu (comics)|Master of Kung Fu Annual]]'' #1</ref>


When Danny Rand was becoming the next Iron Fist, he defeated Shou-Lao by burning the dragon-shaped tattoo off his chest. After defeating Shou-Lao, Danny Rand plunged his hands into the brazier containing Shou-Lao's immortal heart and it charged him with the power of the Iron Fist <ref>''Marvel Premiere'' #16</ref>
When Danny Rand was becoming the next Iron Fist, he defeated Shou-Lao by burning the dragon-shaped tattoo off his chest. After defeating Shou-Lao, Danny Rand plunged his hands into the brazier containing Shou-Lao's immortal heart and it charged him with the power of the Iron Fist.<ref>''Marvel Premiere'' #16</ref>


During the ''[[Avengers vs. X-Men]]'' storyline, the [[X-Men]] fought the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] in K'un-L'un when [[Hope Summers (comics)|Hope Summer]] and [[Lei Kung (comics)|Lei-Kung]] arrive on the back of Shou-Lao who blasted the [[Phoenix Force (comics)|Phoenix Force]]-empowered [[Cyclops (comics)|Cyclops]]. Unfortunately, Shou-Lao was far too young to put up a fight and its riders were dislodged. However, Hope was able to unleash a combination of dragon energy, fire, and chaos magic to banish Cyclops to the Moon.<ref>''Avengers vs. X-Men'' #10</ref>
During the ''[[Avengers vs. X-Men]]'' storyline, the [[X-Men]] fought the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] in K'un-L'un when [[Hope Summers (comics)|Hope Summer]] and [[Lei Kung (comics)|Lei-Kung]] arrive on the back of Shou-Lao who blasted the [[Phoenix Force (comics)|Phoenix Force]]-empowered [[Cyclops (comics)|Cyclops]]. Unfortunately, Shou-Lao was far too young to put up a fight and its riders were dislodged. However, Hope was able to unleash a combination of dragon energy, fire, and chaos magic to banish Cyclops to the Moon.<ref>''Avengers vs. X-Men'' #10</ref>
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==In other media==
==In other media==
* Shou-Lao appears in the ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man]]'' episode "Strange," voiced by [[Mark Hamill]]. [[Nightmare (Marvel Comics)|Nightmare]] makes Iron Fist relieve his fierce fight against Shou-Lao. With the help of Spider-Man, Iron Fist breaks Nightmare's illusion by defeating Shou-Lao.
* Actor [[Finn Jones]], who portrays [[Iron Fist|Danny Rand / Iron Fist]] in the [[Netflix]] series ''[[Iron Fist (TV series)|Iron Fist]]'', stated that Shou-Lao will be explained and referenced during the first season.<ref>http://mcuexchange.com/new-image-iron-fist-shou-lao-confirmed-appear/</ref> He later stated that the character will also be referenced in the team-up miniseries, ''[[The Defenders (miniseries)|The Defenders]]''.<ref>http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/03/13/iron-fist-shou-lao-will-not-appear-on-screen/</ref>
* [[Finn Jones]], who portrays [[Iron Fist|Danny Rand / Iron Fist]] in the [[Netflix]] series ''[[Iron Fist (TV series)|Iron Fist]]'', stated that Shou-Lao will be explained and referenced during the first season.<ref>http://mcuexchange.com/new-image-iron-fist-shou-lao-confirmed-appear/</ref> He later stated that the character will also be referenced in the team-up miniseries ''[[The Defenders (miniseries)|The Defenders]]''.<ref>http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/03/13/iron-fist-shou-lao-will-not-appear-on-screen/</ref>
* Shou-Lao appears in the ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man]]'' episode "Strange," voiced by [[Mark Hamill]].


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 18:06, 20 March 2017

Shou-Lao
A young Shou-Lao being ridden by Lei Kung and Hope Summers. Art by Adam Kubert.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceMarvel Premiere #16
Created byLen Wein (writer)
Roy Thomas (writer)
Larry Hama (artist)
In-story information
SpeciesChinese Dragon
Notable aliasesShao-Lao
Shou-Lao the Undying
AbilitiesFire Breath
Super-Speed

Shou-Lao (alternatively spelled Shao-Lao) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

Publication history

Shou-Lao first appeared in Marvel Premiere #16 and was created by Len Wein, Roy Thomas, and Larry Hama.

Fictional character biography

Shou-Lao is an immortal Chinese dragon who became the source of power in K'un-L'un. During a performance of the dragon riders of K'un-Lun for the entertainment of its Yu-Ti, Shou-Lao went berserk and attacked the city's leader. He was slain by Quan-St'ar who cut out the dragon's heart. Enraged at this, Yu-Ti banished Quan-St'ar from the city and revived Shou-Lao by melting his heart and placing it in a sacred cavern. Following this incident, those who became Iron Fist had to accomplish the final test of defeating Shou-Lao in order to absorb part of his power. This was done over 66 times.[1]

When Danny Rand was becoming the next Iron Fist, he defeated Shou-Lao by burning the dragon-shaped tattoo off his chest. After defeating Shou-Lao, Danny Rand plunged his hands into the brazier containing Shou-Lao's immortal heart and it charged him with the power of the Iron Fist.[2]

During the Avengers vs. X-Men storyline, the X-Men fought the Avengers in K'un-L'un when Hope Summer and Lei-Kung arrive on the back of Shou-Lao who blasted the Phoenix Force-empowered Cyclops. Unfortunately, Shou-Lao was far too young to put up a fight and its riders were dislodged. However, Hope was able to unleash a combination of dragon energy, fire, and chaos magic to banish Cyclops to the Moon.[3]

Powers and abilities

Shou-Lao has dragon abilities like being able to breathe fire. He can also strike at lightning-fast speeds.

In other media

References

  1. ^ Master of Kung Fu Annual #1
  2. ^ Marvel Premiere #16
  3. ^ Avengers vs. X-Men #10
  4. ^ http://mcuexchange.com/new-image-iron-fist-shou-lao-confirmed-appear/
  5. ^ http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/03/13/iron-fist-shou-lao-will-not-appear-on-screen/
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