Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is in theaters, but new things are still being revealed about the Marvel Studios film. Now, fans got a closer look at detailed concept art for The Great Protector, which was a character introduced in Shang-Chi with ties to the Marvel comic books.
This concept artwork comes from Tully Summers, who posted it on Art Station and gave credit to the other artists he has worked with. The art design and the visual effects that went into making Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi are very impressive, as are the extensive martial arts-based combat scenes.
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The final act of Shang-Chi really showed Marvel's talented VFX team doing their best to make the scene come alive. Since the first half or three-quarters of the movie wasn't as visually intense as a Doctor Strange movie would be, it made it more convenient for them to do a lot more with the CGI later in the film. While some criticized the final battle for being another CGI-filled brawl on par with previous MCU films, others appreciated the climax for the action and colorful creatures involved.
The concept art for the Great Protector is incredibly detailed and looks very similar to the design used in the film. The final act looked incredible and the animation for the Dragon's flight, overall movement, and abilities looked stunning. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was able to deliver in almost every department for fans of the Marvel universe.
The Great Protector is known for keeping watch over the realm of Earth in the pocket of Ta-Lo, which introduced the real concept of the multiverse that was teased/joked about in Spider-Man: Far From Home. With that being said, The Great Protector was what helped Shang-Chi and the Ta-Lo army defend themselves from the invading monstrosities. Many fans are wondering what ties this protector has, if any, to the other Marvel dragon, Fing Fang Foom, who is an extraterrestrial creature that is often a foil to the Avengers.
Another aspect fans were pointing out was the existence of Ta Lo and many thought it sounded very similar to K'un Lun from the Iron Fist series, as it was also the place in which the character received his signature powers. Many are expecting this to be a backdoor pilot for an upcoming Iron Fist project following the rumors of the character getting rebooted.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is in theaters now.
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Source: Tully Summers/ArtStation