#kung lun

[muchemovies]

DEFENDERS' SAGA series 5: IRON FIST Series 1 i was so unrealistically excited for this series, as IF had been one of my faves in my childhood in the 80s. but he disappeared. i found his run in the Defenders' series, but he was different, & it had a different line-up. he & they felt like spare-parts slung together to make another line, but their chemistry & the writing didn't work for me. SO Netfux's announcement greatly intrigued & interested & exited me. whoops. more fool me. after DareDevil & jessica Jones & Luke Cage, i was confident this was going to work, and I adored Finn Jones & Jessica Henwick. infortunately, finn was wholey misscast & incapable & unconvincing, while Jessica's Colleen Wing just stole the show out from under everyone she was SOO capable & convincing. changes were made after S1, & for me it improves, but thankfully Danny's appearance as IF in Defenders works tremendously as he wonderfully tousle's with & bounces off Coulter's Luke Cage.

[kungfuwushuworld]

Gordon Liu vs Johnny Wang - Clan of the White Lotus

Action Director Lau Kar-leung

[cinematicendevaourz]

Lun-Mei Gwei brings her role in "Weekend In Taipei" as a drug mule getaway driver named Joey as circumstantial evidence that Taiwanese women may be the cutest Asians to ever walk the Earth. George Huang's flick is inspired by those Blockbuster/Liquor Store early 2000'S VHS rental kung-fu flicks that I used to gorge on as a kid when Jackie Chan was king and Jet Li was a new name to U.S. audiences. The film stars Luke Evans doing his best Van Damme or Segal impression, as he goes undercover in Taipei to bring down a heroin pusher. The big problem? The pusher is married to his old Taiwanese flame who he has a love child with unbeknownst to him for the past fifteen years when he was last undercover in Taipei. The film features great camera shots of Taipei city life, Marriot and 7-11 product placements, and shots of Gwei pushing Ferrari Spyder's to the extreme in one scene, and in another driving a Toyota Sienna with the utmost serenity - both moments equally captivating. The love triangle angle makes "Weekend In Taipei" a solid romance flick, while the lack Luke Evans', John, getting a whole teenager sprung on him invites substantial pondering about female body autonomy and their responsibility with their knowledge about proper paternity that often gets abused. The comedic timing helps to let off the gas of the seriousness the melodrama provides and the action sequences demand attention. Again, anytime Gwei is behind the wheel, whether she's test driving a Ferrari or in a car chase is must watch, while Evans beating the brakes off of Huang's cohorts is a treat as opposed to a chore in this era where every action flick is trying to be the next "John Wick". There's plenty violence in "Taipei", it's just not gory to the point that it's more taxing on the patience of the viewers than the characters. This isn't torture porn. "Weekend In Taipei" is the American family fun I grew up on - an Asian export with stylized action violence, corny jokes, a foreign beauty, fast cars, and a cast that speaks strictly English like no other language existed.

Huang is the Shaw Brother the world never knew until now.

C.V.R. The Bard 10th/Nov.2k24

[bookoftheironfist]

"Pei...remember your teachings. Wherever you are, trust in your training. Believe in yourself. But don't fight for yourself. Fight for your friends. For the ones you love. I was once taught to protect the heart. That it was too soft. But the heart is the strongest muscle in the body. Your heart will save you. And will give you more power than any form of chi." — Immortal Iron Fists #6 by Kaare Andrews, Afu Chan, Shelly Chen, and Travis Lanham

Iron Fist Week, Day 3: A Favorite Relationship

In 2010, Misty and Danny lost the child they were so excited about having together, a profound grief that hit them both hard enough to wreck their relationship and land Misty in the hospital. It sucked, narratively, conceptually, and for anyone who thought Misty and Danny would have made absolutely killer parents. While Misty has managed to move on, Danny has been left with something else entirely: a girl from K'un-Lun who appeared suddenly on his doorstep one night and would end up becoming (for a time) his successor for the role of Iron Fist.

Pei's creator, Kaare Andrews, was explicit in his intention for her to be a parallel opposite of Danny, or perhaps a reimagining: a child from K'un-Lun who travels to Earth to learn how not to fight, versus a child from Earth who traveled to K'un-Lun and learned kung fu. They are both misfits in their new worlds, where they experience bullying, self-doubt, and loneliness. But they also both have their Thunderers, ready to support them and teach them and whip them into proper shape--whatever that shape might end up being. These mirrors in their stories means that they have a lot to learn from each other. Danny, who has always loved to teach and has been a mentor before (at the Thunder Dojo—the kung fu school and community center that he and Misty founded together—as well as for Victor Alvarez, the second Power Man), has the joy of sharing what he knows, passing along his skills and insights, and doing his best to help Pei navigate the world as a pre-teen, young superhero, and budding Immortal Weapon. Since he didn't exactly have a normal Earth childhood himself, offering guidance on the civilian side of things is a challenge for him, and it is fun to see him trying to negotiate it and do the best he can for Pei. In Pei: Wayward Warrior, for instance, Danny never appears on-panel; instead, we learn that he has gifted her with a mysterious artifact from K'un-Lun intended to teach her a deep lesson about herself. Through Pei's journey of trying to understand this lesson, we see her grow into herself as a hero, and are also given a wonderful look at how Danny has progressed as her Thunderer, stepping into the role of a wise elder who is capable of imparting important life lessons in meaningful ways. At the same time, Pei is always challenging Danny, always testing the limits of his understanding, and even growing beyond him, in some ways, as an Iron Fist (I've always loved that, simply due to differences in training and temperament, she can read parts of the Book of the Iron Fist that he cannot).

But look, at the end of the day, Danny and Pei are fun. Father/daughter, hero/sidekick, mentor/protegée, whatever labels you care to use to define their bond, they are a funny, sweet, kickass duo whose shared journey enriches both characters. The future for them is uncertain, but I've loved watching them grow together.

[wsjyuyuyuau]

Taikobo (Hoshin Engi)

Name: Taikobo

Series: Hoshin Engi

Gender: Male

Status: Alive

Family: None Alive As of Now

Flower Motif: Blue Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum)

Flower Meaning: A Caring Heart

Weapon of Choice: Bazooka

Associated With: Interdimensional Hero Club

Hero Form Appearance: A mix of YuYuYu’s Hero Form outfits and a classic Chinese Jing Dian. But however, the flowing robes have been shortened somewhat for faster running and more agile movements. The outfit itself is a faint blue fading into yellow, with there being red and black embroidery + white accents to balance out these two constantly conflicting colors. This embroidery is in the shape of cyclamens. The Cyclamen’s flower shape is seen in the sleeves, tailcoat, and pants. Taikobo’s headpiece remains the same, except for two cyclamen adornments.

Full Bloom Gauge Location: Right Thigh

Guardian: Pixi (Based on the Pixiu)

Favorite Food: Kung Pao Chicken

Parallel To: None

Bio: Taikobo is a Doushi from Kun Lun. He is a disciple of Genshitenson, one of the Three Great Sennin.

[tea-with-cinnamontoast]

so, we’ve all at least heard of the iron fist, right? whether it’s from the comics or netflix show, i am 90% sure you’ve at least heard about him! well, i’m here to tell you that there’s more that meets the eye! :)

the netflix show doesn’t flesh out danny as a character that well and some of you probably despise him (...i do too) but his comic self is waaay different. if nmcu danny is whiny and all "because im the iron fist" every five minutes, then comics danny is a mix of a silly little guy, dumbass (affectionate), and a walking sunshine.

of course, there are some comics where he may act a lot different, but he is just a green flag—albeit traumatised—little guy!

the iron fist show itself MESSES UP the lore so badly that i literally do not know what’s so special about the iron fist. so here’s a (not so) deep dive into the lore of the iron fist mantle until lin lie! and some comic recommendations of danny :D

(open the cut for more 💖)

let’s start with the basics, shall we?

What is the Iron Fist? Who is the Iron Fist?

the iron fist is a power that comes from a dragon named shou-lao. this power is the dragon’s chi—or the soul, according to chinese belief. this chi allows them to access the dragon’s powers and unlock different ways of using said powers! the most common was is to turn their fists into "things of unto iron"!

however, the iron fist is not just a power, it’s a mantle given to those who can defeat the dragon themselves. these candidates are trained in k’un lun and if they do win, they will be named the champion of k’un lun. the first iron fist is quan yaozu.

What? What the hell is K’un Lun? What do you mean ‘champion’?

i’m glad you asked! k’un lun is one of the capital cities of heaven! there are 7 capital cities of heaven, according to iron fist lore, each with their own champions who possesses different abilities. they are also called the immortal weapons.

(note that the new weapon in this picture is davos, a long time nemesis of danny, because of circumstances. the actual weapon is the crane mother’s child.)

the fat cobra is from peng lai, a child of a pig farmer raised in abandonment. he was an opera singer as a child and fought in both sides of the world war.

the bride of nine spiders is from the kingdom of spiders, yet her origins are unknown.

dog brother comes from the under city and used to be a poor street orphan with an adoptive brother to protect. he was a slave, too.

tiger’s beautiful daughter is a strong woman from tiger island, an island where women ruled over men. i’m not kidding, in the one chapter where her origins are introduced, she literally destroyed the patriarchy. we stan.

prince of orphans is from z’gambo. unfortunately, we do not know his origins, but he is powerful. like necromancer powerful.

read more about them in ‘the immortal weapons’! absolutely worth it.

Wait, wait, wait. The Immortal Weapons? Are they immortal or just the mantle? Is Danny immortal?

...yes and no.

they are immortal until they die in battle. in a sense where the immortality only applies to their age not their whole body. however, this is highly speculation, since we do not actually know if the term ‘immortal’ refers to them or their title. what we do know is that danny refused to eat the apple of immortality, making him more or less fully human. and he dies multiple times. sort of.

Ooookay... How do you become the Iron Fist?

to become the iron fist, you must be trained in k’un lun as a child of k’un lun. these trainings are watched under lei kung, the thunderer, who is immortal. those who want to challenge shou-lao has to fight each other and win before they are allowed to fight the dragon. these fights are a test of not only physical strength, but spiritual strength, too. chi is like... an inner power. a part of your soul.

then, they fight the dragon. if they figure out how to and win, they will be given the mark of the dragon (the iconic iron fist logo) and they must plunge their fists into the dragon’s molten heart. survive.

Wait, if only a child of K’un Lun is allowed to be the Iron Fist, why does Danny become one? Isn’t he American?

orientalism

well, he was raised there, i guess. dunno. in orson randall’s case, though, it works because he was born in k’un lun despite his parents being american.

Who’s Orson Randall?

orson randall is danny’s predecessor. he’s the iron fist of the 1900s. he had fought in both world wars and more. tired old man. also a mentor of danny’s dad (whoopee). really a fucking cool character to read about definitely check out the orson oneshots.

Who’s Danny’s successor, then?

a chinese kid named lin lie! formerly the sword master, lie was last seen in death of doctor strange: white fox. he sort of died in that comic but SIKE! he’s back as the iron fist babyyyy !!!!!

Who’s my favourite Iron Fist?

it’s danny rand, duh. 🙄 (it’s wu ao-shi. what a girlboss).

What the hell.

hey man you’re gonna love danny and his tragic but interesting backstories i swear it’s just weird to summarize/say out loud 😮‍💨

anyway! some recommendations:

the immortal iron fist - start with this one, basics and a rework of his older comics history !!!

the immortal weapons + orson randall oneshots - just fun as fuck

avengers volume 2 (i think it was 2012)

defenders (2018) - if you like the nmcu this one is for you!

iron fist: living weapon

iron fist: phantom limb - blood, gore, and body horror warning!

immortal iron fists - girl dad danny rand im not kidding he’s so silly here

heart of the dragon

iron fist (2020) - lin lie !!

that’s it thank you for listening to me autistic rambling

[archivist-crow]

The Immortal Iron Fist - issues #8-14 - “The Seven Capital Cities of Heaven” (2006-2007)

The second arc is where everything comes together. Called back to his adopted home of K’un-Lun, Danny soon discovers that there are other mystical cities, each with their own warrior champion. Every 88 years, the champions of each city must compete in a tournament to determine the order in which the cities will appear on earth. Besides the tournament, Danny must also rescue a kidnapped friend, discovers a conspiracy to destroy K’un-Lun, and must learn the secrets of his new abilities and his father’s legacy.

Brubaker, Fraction, and Aja really deliver the goods. In an Enter the Dragon style tournament, the Iron Fist is matched up against the Immortal Weapons of each city: Fat Cobra, The Bride of Nine Spiders, Dog Brother #1, Tiger’s Beautiful Daughter, the mysterious Prince of Orphans, and the new champion, Danny’s nemesis, The Steel Serpent. Taking a cue from kung fu movies, Aja incorporates the names of strikes—with names like Whirlwind of Impending Doom, The Black Milk of Hell, and Jawsnapper in Twilight—into some beautifully wrought fight scenes. Aja’s work here is stunning, with amazing graphic techniques to emphasize the action. However, he is a bit inconsistent, in the sense that throughout the arc he doesn’t always draw the present tense scenes. Towards the end of the arc, Kano ably fills in, though I still don’t know why.

With some help from his friends—Luke Cage, Misty Knight, and Colleen Wing—and the other Immortal Weapons, Danny foments a revolution, takes on Hydra, and learns what it means to be the Iron Fist.

It is an incredible arc, and the run could have ended quite satisfactorily with issue #14. But with his newfound knowledge and enlightenment, there is a bit more for Danny to do.

2/3

[youcantcallmethat]

So I just watched the first season of Iron Fist and I have some Thoughts about the finale.

First of all, Colleen Wing is amazing and should have always been the protagonist of this show. I only watched the show for her and Claire, and they both kept me going through it, but early on it was a struggle.

The last 6 episodes before the finale? Great. Loved Colleen's arc, loved Davos (which was a surprise), and even started liking the Meachums (Ward, mostly, became a more interesting character and was written better).

So in Episode 12, Colleen completes her arc by defeating Bakuto. Fantastic. It ends with a weird almost dance number and I actually thought that was the season end, and that Harold was set up for season 2. Then they're on the run, but I thought perhaps that will lead into Defenders.

No. There's an entire episode left???

And it was the worst episode.

First of all, even when going to Bakuto's compound, Danny and Colleen don't even really care about the fact that Bakuto's body is missing (even though Danny points out in episode 12 that Harold came back from the dead) or that the compound is empty, which surely means that the Hand has just moved on. But neither of them suggest they're even going to address that in the future, and they leave Gao there to be found by her faction of the Hand, again without considering that the Hand will just regroup and continue doing anything. And it's not brought up in the rest of the episode?

Sure, emotionally Danny is fixated on Harold, but at the end of the finale they're shocked that the Hand attacked K'un-Lun, and before that they decide to just leave NYC for an unspecified amount of time without addressing Gao still.

Then, Danny barely uses kung fu when fighting Harold and gets beaten by a metal pole, while Colleen (having just defeated Bakuto, her hardest battle) has to be nerfed against Harold's mercenaries? After saying that she needs to kill Harold for Danny, she doesn't even make it to the final fight, and when Harold shoots Danny she shouts his name but stops instead of running forwards?

I'm not surprised that Iron Fist is bad, I was well-aware of it going in, but I can't believe episode 13 followed episode 12, which was a really satisfying conclusion to Colleen and Davos's arcs for the time being, and even Danny's arc felt wrapped up with just enough of something to continue in Defenders and season 2.

Anyway I love Colleen and I'm so disappointed that she's not one of the main Defenders given she's got more personality and better fighting skills and a stronger connection to the Hand compared to Danny fucking Rand.

[444namesplus]

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Foshan Wing Chun Kung Fu from Yip Man student Lun Gai Foshan China. Sifu Derek Frearson Lion Dance Tai Chi and Chinese Martial Arts Society. www.traditionalwushu.com.

[gameing-time]

(Okay guardian of the galaxy time. And other heros.)

Psylocke:Kumosuke? Is that you?

Palmer(ill call him palmer.):who?

Psylocke:Sorry... you reminded me of someone I knew.

Palmer:friend? Or foe?

Psylocke:he was loyal and heroic to the yokai.

Palmer:I see. Just know. Spiders like me and him will defend our nests with our lives.

--

Psylocke:I once fought yokai and humans alike defeating daimyos here. (Only in the new York stage.)

Palmer:all races can feel and have morals. Remember who and what you are.

Psylocke:you speak wisdom. Are you perhaps a spider sage?

Palmer:I am older than you, and I've seen the best and worst of the many people I've met.

--

Palmer:a...shark with legs? How peculiar.

Jeff:*determined growl*

Palmer:do not worry little one you are in capable hands.

--

Jeff:rrr?

Palmer:you are one of a kind yes. But you are not alone.

Jeff:*whines*

Palmer:don't worry your friends will be back.

--

Groot:I am Groot.

Palmer:i...am the Spider.

Groot:I am groot!

Palmer:oh. Huh...I need a translator.

--

Rocket:what the heck are you supposed to be?

Palmer:an underworlder. But my name is Palmer I currently live in wankanda.

Rocket:wakanda? Small galaxy.

--

Star lord:any...any news on gamora? Or drax?

Palmer:...I do not know who they are but if they are like your friends they are survivors.

Star lord:but they're my family I'm worried.

--

Star lord:why is every spider I meet prone to leaking webs everywhere?

Palmer:we did not make this mess. Others have. But I'm certain you can't tell the difference.

Star lord:hey!

--

Mantis:I sense unease. Unease and burning.

Palmer:young lady I've been around long enough to see and regret many things...family lost. Friends become foes. Lovers condem me. Many forget me.

Mantis:yet. You are persistently moving forward.

Palmer:Noone heals by staying still.

--

Mantis:I sense many in you.

Palmer:anansi? The web? The traces of the symbiote? The magic of my powers? Or is it something else?

Mantis:many in your mind.

Palmer:oh that is what you mean. Spiders are a large family. Many of us are parents. Many more elders to the youth. I've been told I move Many.

--

Palmer:D-Doreen? Wait...timelines...

Squirrel girl:you okay man? You look like you saw a ghost.

Palmer:...yeah. bad memories....

Squirrel girl:vampires?

Palmer:and the symbol of evil.

--

Palmer:what year of college are you in again?

Squirrel girl:my second year. Why?

Palmer:don't drink the punch on the 3rd year Christmas party.

--

Palmer:a perfect human? You?

Adam:yes...named after the first man.

Palmer:I've been informed there's many of him. But isn't humanities flaws what make them perfect?

Adam:really? Wouldn't expect that from you.

Palmer:my uncle and aunt saw the good in others. Even the monster they took in.

--

Adam:another of the webs defenders.

Palmer:and here to do my best.

Adam:all the web asks of you.

--

Palmer:which knight are you again?

Moon:Konchu's vengeance.

Palmer:good. I don't want another one that's like the one I know. He's too speratic.

--

Palmer:Anansi speaks of Konshu.

Moon:Konshu dosent like your god. Why?

Palmer:the spider god won five bets and has yet to be paid by your god.

Moon:a sore loser?

Palmer:have you met the gods?

--

Iron fist:step aside the immortal iorn fist is here.

Palmer:you are not Danny.

Iorn fist:I'm still the champion of Kung lun.

Palmer:show me what gives you Danny's title.

--

Iron fist:wow. Talk about a man spider.

Palmer:wrong spiderman....I'm starting to miss Spidersman.

Iron fist:what?

Palmer:you heard me.

--

Punisher:are you like my spiderman?

Palmer:are you my punisher?

Punisher:I'm sure I'm similar.

Palmer:trust me. You're not.

--

Punisher:what part of new York are you from?

Palmer:my home is wakanda.

Punisher:that's a new one.

--

Storm:you look at me with reverence.

Palmer:you were the queen where I'm from. You are a leader known for standing strong and never giving an inch.

Storm:sounds like me.

--

Palmer:queendom looks good on you.

Storm:what do you mean?

Palmer:you lead well.

--

Palmer:hello Sire.

Panther:why call me that?

Palmer:force of habit.

Panther:you can call me by my hero name.

Palmer:alright.

--

Palmer:...can I borrow some viabrainum?

Panther:why?

Palmer:...clawed gloves. Or a new mask.

Panther:I shall consider it.

(Next up more stage stuff.)

(Here's Palmar. My spidersona. Here's how'd be in marvel rivals. With lines. Just a heads up. If you don't know comic I'll explain if needed. Oh and since his home is near wakanda his leaders/king and queen are black panther and storm.)

*To herbie*

'One so small...holds much might and mind. I like you.'

--

'Stay by me little spiderling, I shall keep you safe.'

*to the knull Essence pod*

'This king in black is bleaker then the limbo's depths.'

--

'I officially hate it here.'

*To spider zero*

'You believe me a monster?'

"No...master weaver has a lower half like yours."

'I was born this way. He was not.'

--

'The web is in danger.'

"Yes...that's why we're here."

'I am here because I believe that doom is the start. And weaver needs to be taught humility.'

*to the statue of bast.*

'My king wishes this in his possession. I shall provide.'

--

'Hello, Miss Bast. Are you willing to accept a spider's help?'

*first the villains*

Hela:there is something familiar about you.

Spider:you must sense Anansi.

Hela:oh right...him. wasn't a fan of his...methods.

Spider:*laughing* you must be hela then! You haven't been the first nor will you be the last.

Hela:I shall send you to him.

Spider:you may try.

--

Spider:I do not like you. Or your home.

Hela:scared of death?

Spider:you collect souls like a thief does gold.

--

Spider:YOU! WHY I OUGHT TO!

Namor:what have I done to you?

Spider:WAKANDA! MY HOME! BOTH ALMOST IN THE OCEAN!

Namor:ah...my conflict with Tc'halla.

--

Namor:you seem to hold animosity for me.

Spider:The Diving Bells speak of your intentions and foolish courting attempts.

Namor:what do I care what bugs think?

Spider:so you are a fool.

--

Spider:oh...you.

Loki:aw. Not happy to see me?

Spider:I'd rather be with the god of stories. But you will do.

--

Spider:give me one reason to not beat you over the head with that helmet and staff.

Loki:you're forgetting. I'm a god you're a mortal. I'll win in the end.

Spider:*in sing song voice.* oh doctor banner~

Loki:YOU KEEP THAT THING AWAY FROM ME!...wait.

Spider:*laughing his ass off.*

--

Magneto:it's still fascinating..

Spider:yes...the web is made of many spiders...wait. what are you suggesting?

Magneto:the multiverse is so vast is protected by such insignificant spiders.

Spider:dont push it geezer or I'll stick you to the avenger's fridge.

--

Spider:which venom are you?

Venom:we are the lethal guardian.

Spider:which human you edgey gooball.

Venom:Eddie Brock.

Spider:..so Flash Thompson?

Venom:sacrificed himself to save the guardians of the galaxy.

Spider:shame....I liked him.

--

Spider:I've met 3 venoms. The only one alive is the woman who loathed me for years..

Venom:Eddie's Wife?

Spider:she blames me for his death. I do not know if I was to blame.

Venom:we are unsure until we meet her.

(>:3)

[bookoftheironfist]

Danny: "I never knew how much I missed this place, Teacher. I've denied missing it...pretended to hate it for so long... But I love K'un Lun. I love my home. Now, I would know who or what has destroyed it." Lei Kung: "All in time, Young Dragon. Was it not I who spent ten years in this very place, teaching you the meaning of patience...?" Danny: "This palace...my home...has seen better days." Lei Kung: "So have you, it seems. Do you not eat on Earth...?" Power Man and Iron Fist vol. 1 #118 by Jim Owsley, Mark Bright, Julianna Ferriter, Jerry Acerno, and Janice Chiang

Danny has been exposed to radiation and is dying from it. Unable to find an Earthly cure, he returns to K'un-Lun to seek help, only to find his home in ruins. Among the survivors, he is relieved to find his beloved mentor, Lei Kung the Thunderer.

There is a lot going on on this page, all of it impactful, particularly writing about it in the current Iron Fist landscape (with Danny being dead again). This is Danny's first trip back to K'un-Lun after he fled for his life following his uncle's attempt to sacrifice him to Master Khan. He had turned his back on the city, horrified by such a profound betrayal and to find such evil at the heart of it. But now, he must return, and the reunion is bittersweet; as he says in the first panel of this page, he loves K'un-Lun, his home, and he knows now that he will always love it in spite of its flaws. But now it is destroyed, and he is dying, and he is too late to solve the first of those problems and maybe to solve the second as well.

The relationship between Danny and Lei Kung is very meaningful and compelling to me, and I love the way they speak to each other here. Lei Kung is warm and caring, confident in Danny's abilities, eager to continue training him, and determined to lift Danny's spirits and give him hope. I love his fatherly concern as well—the line "Do you not eat on Earth?" always cracks me up because it's just so dang parental. Danny, in turn, treats Lei Kung with respect befitting his position, and even catches himself in a moment when he's worried he has crossed a line, but is still comfortable and close enough to his teacher to open up about his grief, regret, and despair in a way that he might not open up to others. This quote is character-defining to me:

"I do not fear death, Lei Kung. I respect its awesome power. It is foolish to fear it as it is a part of life. Still...I do not wish to die."

I love this because there are so clearly two different identities at play here. That first part is spoken as an Immortal Weapon, as a warrior of K'un-Lun, who accepts the reality of death but does not fear it. This is Danny presenting the face of the soldier Lei Kung trained: showing nothing but courage and dignity when confronted with danger and tragedy. But then...the mask falters, and he can't help but add: "I do not wish to die." It isn't what he's supposed to say, it isn't the attitude he was trained to have, but it's a vulnerability that he is showing to someone he trusts, here, facing oblivion and standing in the ruins of his home. In many ways, all of Danny and Lei Kung's relationship is encompassed in that quote: the strict mentorship and the soft human connection underneath.

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I’ve really been enjoying playing with this painterly style. Here’s Iron Fist, one of my favorite characters, and someone who just doesn’t get enough love. What do you think?

[sepialunaris]

If heaven spells Jian Yu as Jee-yan-yu then its definitely hell, no questions asked

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