Mandarin (Marvel)

Evil-doer

Full Name

Unknown

Alias

The Mandarin

Tem Borjigin
Gene Kahn
Master Khan
Zhang Tong
Mandy

Origin

Marvel Comics

Occupation

Businessman

Warlord
CEO of Prometheus Gentech, Inc.
Leader of the Hand (formerly)

Powers / Skills

Scientific genius

Martial arts knowledge
Physical strength
Rings of power
Multilingualism
Chi manipulation
Historical knowledge

Hobby

Projecting his intent for world domination.

Goals

Kill Iron Man.

Achieve world domination (both ongoing).

Crimes

Mass murder

Mass property damage
Terrorism
Invasion
Organized crime
Kidnapping
Sabotage
War crimes
Theft
Assault and battery
Brainwashing
Corruption
Enslavement
Conspiracy
Malefic
Abuse of power
Breaking and entering
Attempted world domination

Type of Villain

Hegemonic Mastermind

“	To know that you are superior-- in mind, in body, in spirit. That is everything! To know that power is your birthright-- to know what untold thousands exist on this world for no reason but to serve you-- to channel their powers through your empire, be it of land or of business-- channeling it upward to fuel you, to fuel your glory!	„
	~ The Mandarin.

“	An attack!? Don't disappoint me by thinking small, Mr. Stane! I just declared war!	„
	~ Mandarin to Obadiah Stane.

The Mandarin is one of the main antagonists of the Marvel Universe, specifically serving as the main antagonist of the Iron Man franchise and a major antagonist in The Avengers franchise.

Formerly a poor vagrant and criminal raised in poverty, he would eventually come across ten mystical rings (later revealed to be technology from the Makluan race) and take their power as his own. With his new abilities, he would reinvent himself as an aristocratic criminal mastermind seeking to expand his empire and conquer the world. He is notable for his role in Tony Stark/Iron Man's creation, having orchestrated the kidnapping that would lead to him creating his first set of armor, and for causing multiple other pivotal moments in the hero's life.

He is the arch-nemesis of Iron Man and an enemy of several other heroes, including War Machine, the Hulk, Captain America, Deadpool, Black Panther, Shang-Chi, and the Avengers.

Biography[]

The Mandarin's history is shrouded is mystery. He claims that he was the son of a British mother and a wealthy Chinese nobleman, both of whom died shortly after his birth. He was raised by a cruel aunt who taught him to hate the world as much as she did. Later, the Communist Chinese government seized their remaining assets, after years invested in the Mandarin's scientific and combat training had left them penniless.

Soon after his aunt's death, the man who would become the Mandarin walked the countryside, earning himself a reputation built on arrogance and cruelty. During an expedition in a hidden valley, he found an alien space ship and the remains of what appeared to be a dragon.

Through an alien journal, the man learned that the skeleton he saw was the pilot of the ship, who was killed by frightened villagers. He also learned the ship was powered by tiny rings, each one with a different power harnessed in their gems.

By studying and exploiting the advanced technology found inside of the ship, and stealing the rings, the man renamed himself the Mandarin; building one of the most powerful empires in the world. He then embarks on a long series of attempts of world domination.

Iron Man and Mandarin first clashed when Mandarin orchestrated the sabotage of missiles belonging to Stark Industries, and after Shellhead defeated him in combat, the Mandarin swore to kill Iron Man, and has been his most persistent nemesis in the years that followed.

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Iron Man: Armored Adventures[]

Main article: Mandarin (Iron Man: Armored Adventures)

The Mandarin is the main antagonist in Season 1 of Iron Man Armored Adventures. His appearance is incredibly different compare to the original Mardarin. At first The Mandarin was an old man inside the armor. His stepson, named Gene Kahn, kidnapped him and became the Mandarin. Gene "befriended" Tony and used him and his friends to help him find the 5 Makulan Rings (He didn't know that there were 10 rings at the time).

At the season finale, the real Mandarin broke free and kidnapped Tony, Gene, and Pepper. Gene's stepfather used them solve the final challenge. After Rhodey rescued them Tony told Gene that he's Iron Man. When Gene acquired the 5th ring, he told them everyone that he was the Mandarin that Tony was fighting. Despite with the powers of five Makulan Rings, Gene couldn't win. Worried he was going to lose, he told Iron Man that the he was holding his father hostage. Gene retreated and found out that there were a ten rings, and decided to find them. The Mardarin seems to have less of a roll in Season 2. It's been confirmed that Gene does have Tony's father, and he uses him to help Gene find the remaining rings. Gene managed to find 2 of the Makulan rings and located the 8th ring. Mandarin does eventually returns and asks Tony to find the 8th Makulan Ring. Tony denied his help and tried to fight Gene. But Gene managed to over-power Iron Man and uses one of the rings to process Iron Man. With the help of a processed Iron Man, Gene acquired the eigth Makulan Ring.

When Mandarin was in search for the ninth Makulan Ring, it was already taken. Doctor Doom managed to acquire the 9th ring. Mandarin asked Tony for help again. Mandarin told him that Doom has both the 9th ring and Howard Stark captive. He also told him that if Iron Man can help him defeat Doctor Doom and acquire the 9th ring, he would let Howard Stark go. After they defeated Doctor Doom, Mandarin acquired the 9th Makulan Ring and let Howard go as he said.

Video Game Appearances[]

Mandarin appears as the third and last boss in stage 3 of the 1991 arcade game Captain America and the Avengers.
Mandarin appears as a boss in the video game Marvel: Ultimate Alliance voiced by James Sie. In the game, he was originally a member of the Masters of Evil until he rebelled against Doctor Doom and left the group. Loki impersonates him in Atlantis, causing the heroes to be sent to his Palace to find out the plans of the Masters; he is guarded by Grey Gargoyle, Dragon Man and various versions of Ultimo, along with stone samurai warriors.
Mandarin is featured in the Iron Man-themed table in Marvel Pinball.
Mandarin is featured in Marvel: Avengers Alliance. He is mentioned a lot in the normal missions. In the 9th Spec Ops mission, Mandarin makes contact with Iron Man at the end of the 9th Spec Ops mission where he had sent Eric Savin to act as his proxy.

Marvel Cinematic Universe[]

Main article: Mandarin (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

The Mandarin appears in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings as its main antagonist. He is portrayed by Tony Leung Chiu-wai in his Hollywood debut.

Powers and Abilities[]

The Mandarin possesses the ability to channel chi into superhuman physical abilities such as going without food or water for years at a time, superhuman strength, and superhumanly powerful martial arts strikes.

Each of the Mandarin's ten rings has a different power:

Left Index Finger - Flame throwing
Right Index Finger - Energy projection
Left Middle Finger - Lightning blasts
Right Middle Finger - Air manipulation
Left Ring Finger - Psionic Energy amplification
Right Ring Finger - Matter Disintegration
Left Small Finger - Ice formation
Right Small Finger - Black Light manipulation
Left Thumb - White Light manipulation
Right Thumb - Matter Manipulation

Gallery[]

Trivia[]

The Mandarin was created by the late Stan Lee and the late Don Heck.
Ranked "81st-greatest comic book villain of all time" by IGN in 2009.
To date, the Mandarin's true name has never been revealed, although he has used several aliases, including Tem Borjigin, Gene Kahn, Zhang Fong, among others.

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