Marvel's Chinese superheroes set for US debut in 2019

The comics mark Marvel's first major foray into China. And the team comprises cartoonists Gui Ji, Keng as well as scriptwriters Shui Zhu and Zhou Liefen.

"Our cast of international characters has expanded, and everyone from the Avengers to the X-Men are having adventures across every corner of the planet. Including China," says C.B. Cebulski, eitor in chief of Marvel Comics.

"However, for our stories to feel truly local and authentic, Marvel knew we had to hire writers and artists in the countries we were telling these stories about. To let them create characters based on their cultures, that would reflect the world outside their windows," adds Cebulski.

Meanwhile, Sword Master and Aero -- the first two Marvel comic series featuring larger-than-life heroes in China -- were released on the website of NetEase, one of China's leading internet companies, in May.

Fan Shaoqing, the general manager of NetEase Literature and Comic, the main arm of NetEase, hopes the comics will influence the youngsters across the world and help Chinese cartoonists to go abroad.