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It seems thatBatmanandSupermanare on a collision course with a newDC Comicssuperhero : Monkey Prince . Marcus Shugel - Shen ’s backstory is referenced inBatman / Superman : World ’s Finest # 2,written by Mark Waid with graphics by Dan Mora and color by Tamra Bonvillain .
Although many readers might be unfamiliar with Monkey Prince due to his recent introduction to the DC Universe , he is likely making an depression on other Italian sandwich . Since he first made his first appearance inDC Festival of Heroes : The Asian Superhero Celebration # 1 , Marcus has voiced his disapproval of superheroes , abduce a number of reasons , believing them to opine they are better than anyone else . While he is evenfriends with Billy Batson , he specifically hat Shazam . With that in mind , it seems unlikely that Monkey Prince will be team up with any heroes sometime soon .
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However , Monkey Prince ’s origin story get a shoutout inBatman / Superman : World ’s Finest # 2,as Niles Caulder of theDoom Patrolreveals an ancient scroll depicting the House of Ji . In the control panel , main references a fight between “ wizardly warrior and deity ” and “ the immortal Nezha . ” The Monkey King known as Sun Wukong is included in the illustration , who inspired the real life foundation of Monkey Prince . The teenage superhero ’s roots are relevant within the DC Universe , as the mythic Taiwanese figure exists in his world .
Waid and Mora’sBatman / Superman : World ’s Finesthas already incorporated theunlikely squad the Doom Patrol into the storyline . The inclusion of Monkey Prince might not be far away , as the superhero twain is face with the threat of Nezha . As a way to put behind bars the immortal being again , they might take to reelect to old magic and military recruit Marcus to their cause . By giving the Modern adolescent superhero a purpose among such outstanding phallus of the Justice League , Monkey Prince might begin to trust the squad .
The serial has teased some broader connections to the DC Universe in the future , which could hint at Marcus ’ cellular inclusion in subsequent issues . conceive his somewhat off-the-wall first issue in whichMonkey Prince ’s head was chopped off by Batman , he might suit right in with the Doom Patrol . As Mark Waid persist in to making buy the farm references at other DC heroes , it ’s hopeful that they will join the World ’s Finest . For now , Monkey Princecontinues to scorn his super - powered colleagues and remains opposed to teaming up with anyone , especiallyBatmanandSuperman .
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