Yu-Ti

{{for|the god in Chinese mythology|Jade Emperor}}

{{Infobox comics character

| image = Nu-An (Marvel Comics).jpg

| caption =

| character_name = Dragon Lord

| real_name = Nu-An

| publisher = Marvel Comics

| debut = Marvel Premiere #15 (May 1974)

| creators = Roy Thomas (writer)
Gil Kane (artist)

| alliances =

| aliases = Yu-Ti, Dragon Lord

| powers = Immortality
Hand-to-hand combat

}}

Yu-Ti is the name of two characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics: Lord Tuan and his son Nu-An. Both are supporting characters of Iron Fist.

Publication history

The Dragon Lord Yu-Ti first appeared in Marvel Premiere #15 (May 1974), and was created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane. The character subsequently appears in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #10 (March 1975), Marvel Premiere #22 (June 1975), Master of Kung Fu Annual #1 (1976), Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #21 (February 1976), Iron Fist #6-7 (August–September 1976), Marvel Team-Up #64 (December 1977), Power Man and Iron Fist #74-75 (October–November 1981), and Immortal Iron Fist #4-8 (May–October 2007), and #10-14 (December 2007-June 2008).

Fictional character biography

The Yu-Ti Lord Tuan dwelt with his son Nu-An in the shining tower in the realm of K'un-L'un with which they can observe the peace in their realm and watch other dimensions using the emerald known as the Great Crystal. Lord Tuan and Nu-An went wandering outside the city and encountered Shou-Lao who tried to attack them. A man from Earth named Wendell Rand suddenly arrived on K'un-L'un and drove Shou-Lao away with a rifle.Power Man and Iron Fist #75 (November 1981)

Tuan adopted Wendell Rand as his son and took him into his house. Nu-An was present as the new Yu-Ti where he puts his arms around Wendell Rand showing him preference over Davos.The Immortal Iron Fist #11 (January 2008)

Wendell and Shakirah/Shakiri fell in love and got married, having a daughter named Miranda Rand.Iron Fist #2 (December 1975)Iron Fist #6 (August 1976) This ended up earning Wendell the enmity of the next Yu-Ti who was also in love with Shakirah.

Nu-An helped Wendell into preparing his uniform as he was got ready to fight Davos and earn the right to make a challenge to Shou-Lao. Nu-An watched silently as Davos accused Lord Tuan of favoritism when he declared Wendell the winner. Nu-An also stood silently as Tuan exiled Davos from K'un-L'un because he challenged Shou-Lao without his permission.Marvel Team-Up #64 (December 1977)

Lord Tuan dies and becomes the first of the Yama Kings of Feng-Tu, with his son Nu-An becoming the new Yu-Ti.The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu #21 (February 1976) Nu-An mentors Wendell Rand's son Danny Rand, also known as Iron Fist.Marvel Premiere #16 (July 1974)Power Man and Iron Fist #119 (September 1985)Iron Fist: Wolverine #1 - 4 (November 2000 - February 2001)New Avengers (vol. 2) #25 - 26 (June - July 2012)

Powers and abilities

Nu-An has some degree of combat skill. Apparently, he is immune to aging due to him eating a fruit from the Tree of Immortality.

In other media

Yü-Ti appears in the second season of Iron Fist, portrayed by James Saito.{{cite episode|title=The City's Not for Burning|series=Marvel's Iron Fist|credits=Talalay, Rachel (director); Jon Worley (writer)|network=Netflix|airdate=September 7, 2018|season=2|number=2}}

References

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