Marvel Studios Rumored To Have Plans For Obscure Superhero Aero, The Protector Of Shanghai

Marvel Studios Rumored To Have Plans For Obscure Superhero Aero, The Protector Of Shanghai

According to a new rumour, Marvel Studios may have plans for a relatively obscure character from the comics called Aero. Could we see her alongside the Agents of Atlas in the upcoming Shang-Chi sequel?

By JoshWilding - Sep 02, 2024 03:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Marvel Studios

Marvel Studios introduced many new characters during Phase 4; the only downside is that the majority are now stuck in limbo, leaving us with no idea when or where we'll see them again. However, it seems we can today add another new character to that already lengthy list.

A new rumour suggests there are plans to introduce Lei Ling, a.k.a. Aero, in a future MCU project. The news comes from supposed insider @MyTimeToShineH so is best taken with a pinch of salt and we're guessing this character isn't one most of you are familiar with. 

Aero was created by Chinese writer Zhou Liefen and artist Keng, making her first appearance in Aero #1 in July 2019. The character was part of Marvel's effort to expand its presence in China, and her character is rooted in Chinese culture and mythology.

Lei Ling is an architect from Shanghai with the ability to control the air. This power allows her to fly, create powerful wind blasts, and manipulate the air around her in various ways, including forming barriers and slicing through objects. She has a strong sense of responsibility towards her city, typically balling supernatural forces and other threats to Shanghai.

She is also featured in Marvel's Agents of Atlas series, where she teams up with other Asian superheroes, including Wave, Sword Master, and Amadeus Cho. There have been rumblings about that team debuting in Shang-Chi 2, so perhaps that is where we'll see Aero.

"I will say this. It's definitely happening, I should probably lead with that," Simu Liu recently said of the sequel. "People, whether it's online or in person, ask me every single day and tell me every single day how much they enjoyed the first movie and how much of a moment it was. And I think there's just so much goodwill, and I'm so deeply appreciative of that."

"So please know that if you've ever sent me a message, if you've ever asked about a sequel or just approached or any which way, I really take it to heart, and I really, really appreciate it," the actor continued. "I think I speak for myself and Destin [Daniel Cretton], our returning director, when I say that we're so beyond excited to jump back in."

Destin Daniel Cretton is expected to helm a sequel - rumoured to be titled Shang-Chi and the Wreckage of Time - after moving on from Avengers: The Kang Dynasty (now titled Avengers: Doomsday). However, he's currently busy working on Disney+'s Wonder Man series, leaving us to wonder just how much of a priority the Shang-Chi follow-up is. 

Are you excited to see Aero potentially make her live-action debut in the MCU?

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TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/2/2024, 3:46 PM
Isn’t she a mutant in the comics?.

Regardless if true then I could see her as part of Agents of Atlas or even Shang Chi 2 which could lead into that.

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bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 9/2/2024, 4:13 PM
@TheVisionary25 - Shang-Chi and the Agents of Atlas does sound cool imo. But so does Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Immortal Weapons, which I wanna see first (including Iron Fist).
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/2/2024, 4:15 PM
@bkmeijer1 - I’m good with either

I just want Finn Jones to be given a proper shot , I know it’s slim but I’ll never ask anything again Marvel!!.

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bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 9/2/2024, 4:41 PM
@TheVisionary25 - I think if he's given the right material (like that Luke Cage episode he was) he can do well. His chemistry with Liu could be good too
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/2/2024, 4:43 PM
@bkmeijer1 - agreed!!

That episode was his peak by far.

LC S2 > IF S2>Defenders >IF S1
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 9/2/2024, 4:57 PM
@TheVisionary25 - I never saw S2 (because he simply wasn't interesting imo), but judging from the rest he did get better over time
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 9/2/2024, 5:03 PM
@bkmeijer1 - it was decent imo , an improvement over S1

It was starting to lean into the territory people wanted it too and the fight scenes were better imo.

Davos as the main villain that time was the highlight

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bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 9/3/2024, 2:21 AM
@TheVisionary25 - good to know it improved, but maybe a little too late for me. Maybe if he shows up in Shang-Chi I'm gonna watch it
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 9/2/2024, 3:48 PM
Shang Chi 2
Spike101
Spike101 - 9/2/2024, 3:48 PM
Sounds like a real snooze fest….😴
Dotanuki
Dotanuki - 9/2/2024, 3:55 PM
My time to shit
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 9/2/2024, 4:06 PM
@Dotanuki - you only got one bathroom?
Dotanuki
Dotanuki - 9/2/2024, 3:55 PM
Definitely more reliable
XKnight
XKnight - 9/2/2024, 4:05 PM
Doesn’t Marvel have superheroes from other Asian countries aside from just China?
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 9/2/2024, 4:07 PM
@XKnight - yes but they all felt very Wong
MaxPaint
MaxPaint - 9/2/2024, 4:25 PM
@XKnight - China means more money at the B.O.
Clintthahamster
Clintthahamster - 9/2/2024, 4:35 PM
@MaxPaint - Sadly, this is probably the extent of it. Loads of other characters from around the world, but China's got that BO money everyone wants.
Polaris
Polaris - 9/2/2024, 5:54 PM
@XKnight - yeah, for example Wave is from the Philippines.
mountainman
mountainman - 9/2/2024, 6:22 PM
@XKnight - Sunfire and Psylocke could give us some great Japanese X-Men.
Apophis71
Apophis71 - 9/2/2024, 7:10 PM
@XKnight - Yes, they have a bunch from Japan and South korea for starters but also, erm, the new Ms Marvel is technicaly Asian too and many would be all in for the likes of SK's White Fox considering they included the nine tail race she is evolved from in Shang Chi (as in even in the ancient mythologies those Foes could take on human form in all regional variations of it).
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 9/3/2024, 7:40 AM
@XKnight -

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CreateNowSlpL8r
CreateNowSlpL8r - 9/2/2024, 4:07 PM
I am not convinced Shang Chi 2 is ever happening. The studio has been dead silent on it.
GeneralZod
GeneralZod - 9/2/2024, 4:34 PM
Aero. As exciting as Echo. Can't wait.

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Scarilian
Scarilian - 9/2/2024, 4:45 PM
I can see it happening, primarily because it'd fit the Phase 4 trend of introducing a female replacement to take over from the male lead. Plus Disney loves to bow down to China.
MuadDib
MuadDib - 9/2/2024, 4:52 PM
Pandering to a country that can and does censor your movies on a regular basis is weak af

Money aside, the desire to expand into the region and gain a foothold with such a large population has the house of the mouse salivating like a hungry dog
Lysander45
Lysander45 - 9/2/2024, 5:00 PM
I can see her being introduced in the Shang Chi sequel as yet another Chinese character wearily accepting the burden of representing all of East and Southeast Asia in Marvel movies.
MarvelZombie616
MarvelZombie616 - 9/2/2024, 5:41 PM
Won't happen.
Next.
TheShellyMan
TheShellyMan - 9/2/2024, 5:54 PM
If this is the case, then she's appearing in Shang-Chi 2 to introduce the character to us. I never heard of this character til I read this article lmao.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 9/2/2024, 6:18 PM

Meh.
TheJester187
TheJester187 - 9/2/2024, 6:29 PM
Once again. A character no one cares to see or watch. Next!
Matchesz
Matchesz - 9/3/2024, 2:40 AM
How about oh I dont know a SILVER SAMURAI SHOW ?
Rokhorn
Rokhorn - 9/3/2024, 5:25 AM
Marvel begging for the Chinese market to keep supporting them. They'll even thank the concentration camps this time.

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