The Mandarin is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, primarily as an archenemy of Iron Man. Originating as a Chinese aristocrat who discovers alien technology, he wields the Ten Rings of Power.
The Mandarin first appears in Tales of Suspense #50, created by Stan Lee, Don Heck, and Jack Kirby. He is introduced as a Chinese warlord who discovers the wreckage of an alien Makluan spaceship. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin battles Iron Man for the first time, using the Ten Rings of Power. He is defeated but escapes. #marvel #comics #villains )
The Mandarin teams up with the Abomination and other villains in the first 'Masters of Evil' storyline. He later returns in Tales of Suspense #62. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin's origin story is expanded: he is a descendant of Genghis Khan, raised in Communist China, and discovers the Makluan spaceship. #marvel #origin #comics )
The Mandarin uses the ring that controls minds for the first time, dominating Iron Man's allies. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin creates a robotic double of himself to fool Iron Man. This storyline continues in #83. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin builds a fortress in Dragon Valley, China, and captures Iron Man. He is defeated by Iron Man's new armor. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin manipulates the Hulk to fight Iron Man. This is part of a larger arc where the Mandarin uses his rings to control others. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin is seemingly killed by the Titanium Man in a gang war. However, he later returns. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin is revealed to have survived, having faked his death. He continues his vendetta against Iron Man. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin's rings are stolen by a thief, leading to a story where Iron Man helps him recover them. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin's son, Temugin, is introduced. The Mandarin trains him to be his successor. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin fights the Avengers (Iron Man, Thor, and others) in a crossover storyline. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin reveals his plan to conquer the world using Makluan technology. He is defeated by Iron Man and the Black Panther. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin establishes his base in Dragon City, a hidden metropolis in China. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin targets Tony Stark's personal life, kidnapping his girlfriend and attacking Stark Industries. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin is apparently killed when his rings explode. He later returns in a new body. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin's mind is transferred to a clone body, and he regains his rings. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin manipulates the Armor Wars storyline, causing Iron Man to fight other armored villains. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin re-establishes himself as a major threat, forming an alliance with the Dragon of Heaven. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin creates a new set of Ten Rings with enhanced powers. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin is killed by Atlas, but his essence survives. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin returns as a spiritual entity, possessing others. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin merges with the Makluan Dragon, becoming more powerful. He battles Iron Man for the last time in this era. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin is defeated and seemingly dies permanently. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin's daughter, Mei, is introduced. She seeks revenge on Iron Man. #marvel #comics )
A limited series featuring the Mandarin as a primary antagonist. He is resurrected by the Hand. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin appears during the Civil War event, manipulating events from behind the scenes. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin fully returns with new cosmic powers, becoming a major threat again. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin fights S.H.I.E.L.D. and reveals he has been manipulating global organizations. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin attempts to take over China, leading to a confrontation with the Chinese government and Iron Man. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin assists Iron Man during the Fear Itself event, manipulating events for his own benefit. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin reveals a plot to use Extremis technology on a global scale. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin is killed by Iron Man using a repulsor blast to the head. However, he later returns. #marvel #comics )
A one-shot issue detailing the history of the Ten Rings and their connection to the Makluan. #marvel #comics )
During the Secret Wars event, the Mandarin rules over a domain in Battleworld. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin's legacy continues as his children and followers vie for power. #marvel #comics )
A flashback issue exploring the Mandarin's early life and his relationship with his father. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin is resurrected by the Mandarin Ring, which takes control of a new host. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin merges with the remains of the Makluan dragon, becoming a cosmic entity. #marvel #comics )
The Mandarin is killed by Iron Man in a climactic battle, but his rings are scattered. #marvel #comics )
A new character adopts the Mandarin identity, wielding the Ten Rings. #marvel #comics )
A limited series exploring the impact of the Mandarin's legacy on the Marvel Universe. #marvel #comics )
The original Mandarin returns from the dead, more powerful than ever. #marvel #comics )