'Avengers' Concept Art Reveals Chitauri Jumbo Carriers for Thanos' Troops

Marvel Studios artist Charlie Wen has revealed new concept art showing a different design for the [...]

By Jamie Lovett

Marvel Studios artist Charlie Wen has revealed new concept art showing a different design for the Chitauri transports in Marvel's The Avengers.

Wen shared the artwork on Facebook, noting that the concept went unused as the film went for a more high-tech look for the Chitauri ships.

"Initial Avengers brainstorm sketch for Chitauri Jumbo carriers: these were gigantic flying serpent-like creatures that carried Thanos' troops into battle against the Avengers," Wen wrote on Facebook. "This particular sketch was a bit low-tech for what we eventually needed, but I still enjoy having the pilot driving the behemoth;). All the 'pods' you see underneath the creature are Chitauri that would have dive-bombed onto their target."

Wen also recently revealed the early concept artwork for Loki's "casual look."

"Loki casualwear design used in Avengers: I designed both of Loki's costumes in Avengers to fit more into the superhero vibe that Joss (Whedon) was aiming for in this film—while retaining what I felt was pertinent to keep from my original design of him (in Thor)," Wen wrote in an Instagram post.

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What do you think of the concept artwork for the Chitauri jumbo carriers in Marvel's The Avengers? Let us know what you think about it in the comments section!

Marvel's The Avengers is Available now on Blu-ray and DVD.

Upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe movies include Captain Marvel on March 8, 2019; Avengers 4 on May 3, 2019; and Spider-Man: Far From Home on July 5th, 2019.

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