Ch. 2021Thanos (Part 1)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Shen Fei resurrects and tests the Binding Chains on Surtur, then plans to refine Surtur into a puppet.
- Shen Fei discovers consciousness-sensing helmets in Muspelheim and collects minerals and plants before leaving.
- Two weeks later, Shen Fei finds Thor fighting on Sakaar and decides not to rescue him immediately.
- Shen Fei captures Ravagers secretly infiltrating Earth and awaits Thanos's arrival.
- Thor and Loki return to Asgard, and Shen Fei informs them about Thanos's impending attack.
- Shen Fei gathers the Avengers and reveals Thanos's plan to massacre half of the universe's life.
Character Developments
- Shen Fei: Shows interest in Surtur and Hela, tests the Binding Chains, and prepares for Thanos's arrival.
- Thor: Struggles on Sakaar, returns to Asgard, and decides to find the dwarves to forge a new weapon.
- Loki: Initially wants to flee from Thanos but remains silent after Frigga's disappointment.
- Thanos: Planned to collect Infinity Stones to maintain the universe's balance by massacring half of its life.
Significant Themes
- Power and responsibility: Thanos believes in his mission to maintain balance, while others question his methods.
- Friendship and alliance: Shen Fei considers Thor a friend and gathers the Avengers to face Thanos together.
- Consequences of actions: Thanos's actions have far-reaching consequences, affecting various worlds and civilizations.
Character Interactions
- Shen Fei and Surtur: Shen Fei tests the Binding Chains on Surtur and plans to refine him into a puppet.
- Shen Fei and Thor/Loki: Shen Fei finds Thor on Sakaar, informs them about Thanos, and gathers the Avengers to face Thanos together.
- Thanos and the universe: Thanos's actions affect various worlds and civilizations, including Earth and Asgard.
- Shen Fei and Nick Fury: Shen Fei is aware of Nick Fury's watchful eye and decides not to share certain benefits with Hawkeye and Black Widow.