What is shi ar?

Shi'ar is a fictional alien race in the Marvel Comics universe. They are a highly advanced and powerful interstellar empire, whose members are humanoid with bird-like characteristics. They have a strict social hierarchy and are ruled by an empress known as Lilandra Neramani.

The Shi'ar have had numerous interactions with Earth's heroes such as the X-Men, the Avengers, and the Guardians of the Galaxy. They are often portrayed as either allies or adversaries depending on the situation.

Notable Shi'ar characters include Gladiator, a powerful warrior who serves as the leader of the Imperial Guard, and Deathbird, Lilandra's sinister sister who is often portrayed as a villain.

The Shi’ar Empire has also been depicted in several Marvel Comics storylines such as the Dark Phoenix Saga, where they seek to stop Jean Grey's transformation into the Dark Phoenix, and the War of Kings, where they engage in a large-scale conflict with other cosmic races.