 | What is Shuma-Gorath? |
As the Sorcerer Supreme, Doctor Strange has the weirdest and deadliest of foes. Perhaps one of the more memorable monsters that the cloaked mystic has ever faced is Shuma-Gorath. An invention of Conan and John Carter - Warlord of Mars creator Robert E. Howard, Shuma-Gortah is a Cthulu-archetype. An ancient god who ruled all of creation in the days of pre-history, it is one of the 'many-angled-ones' who demand obedience from its subjects and draws psychic energy from its subjects. A frightening mangled mass of limbs and tentacles, Shuma-Gorath bears a singular giant eye from which to survey its fearful victims.
When Robert E. Howard's Kull the Conqueror was published by Marvel Comics, the monsters were absorbed into the Marvel Universe, along with Kulan Gath. Later, Shuma-Gorath would emerge as a threat to Doctor Strange, striking from the mind of Strange's mentor, the Ancient One. The monstrous entity was more of an abstract threat than Dormamu who had become a kind of Doctor Doom-type and allowed for Strange's rogue's gallery to become more robust with possibilities. In the revamped 1990's Strange Tales series, Shuma Gorath made a return appearance against a white-haired Strange, but has been rather absent of late.
As the mystic playing field of Doctor Strange has become reshuffled after the events of the latest issue of the New Avengers, I wonder if we will soon see the return of Shuma-Gorath. I'd certainly love to see the creature threaten the team.
A formidable foe, Shuma-Gorath will be available as a special downloadable content character for special downloadable content character for Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds due to hit stores on February, 2011.
Capcom will release Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds in a Special Edition. Those looking to dive deeper into this epic fighting experience will get the following:
- Steelbook case featuring exclusive art work
- Comic/Art book- A 12-page prologue comic, written by Marvel writer Frank Tieri, plus campaign art and a curated selection of fan art.
- 1-month Subscription to Marvel Digital Comics, providing unlimited online access to Marvel content
- 2 Playable DLC Characters – Shuma Gorath and Jill Valentine. Content is available 4 weeks post-launch.... everyone's favorite one-eyed demon Shuma-Gorath, famous for delivering his unconventional brand of tentacle-based combat with a little magic thrown in. Other Marvel characters include Magneto, M.O.D.O.K., Spider-Man, X-23, Dormmamu, Thor, Deadpool, Hulk, Wolverine, Iron Man, Captain America, Doctor Doom and Super-Skrull. - Via Marvelousnews
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