Local heroes

US comic book giant Marvel has launched its first two Chinese-superhero comics, Sword Master and Aero. They feature art by Guangzhou-based artist, Gunji. Xu Fan reports.

While most of the stories that Marvel has told during its 79 years center around larger-than-life superheroes, the company's long-standing principle - which reflects that of founder Stan Lee - is that the settings and characters in the Marvel universe, for the most part, should reflect the world outside fans' windows.

Now, that window has opened a little wider to include China, a relatively young market for Western, adult-oriented comic content.