Shou-Lao

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Shou-Lao
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Shou-Lao, Lei Kung, and Hope Summers as depicted in Avengers vs. X-Men #10 (August 2012). Art by Adam Kubert.
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
First appearance Marvel Premiere #16 (July 1974)
Created by Len Wein (writer)
Roy Thomas (writer)
Larry Hama (artist)
In-story information
Species Chinese dragon
Notable aliasesShou-Lao the Undying
Abilities

Shou-Lao (alternatively spelled Shao-Lao) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Appearing primarily in association with Iron Fist, he is the source of power for him and other holders of the name.

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Publication history

Shou-Lao first appeared in Marvel Premiere #16 (July 1974) and was created by Len Wein, Roy Thomas, and Larry Hama.

Fictional character biography

Shou-Lao is a Chinese dragon who was previously killed by K'un-L'un citizen Quan-St'ar and had its heart removed. Enraged at this, Yu-Ti banishes Quan-St'ar, resurrects Shou-Lao, and places it in a sacred cavern. Following this, Shou-Lao is repeatedly killed and resurrected as part of a trial undergone by holders of the Iron Fist mantle to gain his power. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

During the Avengers vs. X-Men storyline, Shou-Lao helps the Avengers battle the X-Men in K'un-L'un. [6]

During the A.X.E.: Judgment Day event, Lin Lie is instructed to kill Shou-Lao, but refuses, and instead gains his power by having him give it willingly. [7]

Powers and abilities

As a dragon, Shou-Lao possesses superhuman physical abilities and the ability to fly and breathe fire. Additionally, he does not age and possesses resistance to disease and the ability to camouflage himself.

In other media

Television

Video games

Shou-Lao appears in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 . [14]

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  8. ↑ "Shao Lao Voice - Ultimate Spider-Man (TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved September 26, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
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