Unearthed (2010): Shao Kahn artwork by NetherRealm Studios Senior artist, Solomon Graitan

[STORMS]

When I first saw this art on InsideMK's Facebook page I hoped it was a leak (hype for MK10!) but after some research it is not. In fact, this is artwork from 2010, dating before Mortal Kombat 9 even came out. Done by Senior Artist at NetherRealm Studios, Solomon Gaitan, these models are his take on the Outworld Emperor.

How his version compares to the 2011 Mortal Kombat 9 Shao Kahn is he has more armor, different spikes and a "louder" helmet. Below are a few images taken from GameOverWeb.fr as well as zbrushcentral.com.

See how it compares to his 2011 Mortal Kombat 9 look...



Sources: GameOverWeb.fr, zbrushcentral.com (caution: some images NSFW*)
Credit: InsideMK
Solomon Gaitan's Wix site: http://solomongaitan.wix.com/3dmob#!3d-art

 

[Rathalos]

Glad they didn't go with that.

The style they used for the game is much more fitting for SK.

 

[Braindead]

dat ass

 

[Vagrant]

dat ass

Dem legs!

 

[Perdition]

That shit is mad ugly. It's what Shao Kahn would wear at a disco.

 

[STB Shujinkydink]

Nice!

 

[esc1]

Noticeably, Kahn has an affinity for skulls either way.

 

[Pterodactyl]

Only thing I think they should have kept are those bitch'n knuckle claws.

I still he wish he was playable.


Because he'll never be playable again thanks to them completely annihilating him in MK9, I mean, not even killed, there is no rotting in Netherrealm for him, the elder gods straight up removed his ass from existence with mystical dragon powers.


R.I.P. in peace

 

[nightw0lf]

Solomon graiten, born on a Monday!

 

[RYX]

Only thing I think they should have kept are those bitch'n knuckle claws.

I still he wish he was playable.


Because he'll never be playable again thanks to them completely annihilating him in MK9, I mean, not even killed, there is no rotting in Netherrealm for him, the elder gods straight up removed his ass from existence with mystical dragon powers.


R.I.P. in peace

that reminds me

moloch for mk10