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    Mandarin

    Character » Mandarin appears in 537 issues.

    The Mandarin is the arch enemy of Iron Man. A remarkable genius with both earthly and extraterrestrial technology, the Mandarin is also an exceptional athlete, swordsman, and martial artist.

    Short summary describing this character.

    The most essential and definitive comic book storylines involving the Mandarin for those who are interested in the character but don't know where to start.

    Silver Age

    Tales of Suspense #50

    First appearance of the Mandarin.

    Tales of Suspense #61-#62

    The introduction of Mandarin's origin story.

    Tales of Suspense #77-78

    Mandarin kidnaps Tony Stark, resurrects Ultimo, and wants to use Ultimo as a weapon of mass destruction.

    Invincible Iron Man #9-#11

    Mandarin tries to figure out the true identity of Iron Man. Also, the introduction of Mandarin's bride, Mei Ling.

    Incredible Hulk #107-#108

    Mandarin tries to take Hulk under a mental control and use him for the destructive deeds.

    Bronze Age

    The Invincible Iron Man #57-#58

    Mandarin disguised himself as a foreign businessman who manipulates people into believing that Tony Stark is a traitor. Also, it's the first introduction of Mandarin's businessman facade, which later on will become a definitive aspect of the modern Mandarin.

    The Invincible Iron Man #68-#71

    Mandarin has to transfer his mind back to his original body in order to survive, but then he also becomes involved in a conflict between Iron Man, Sunfire, and Yellow Claw.

    The Invincible Iron Man #98-#100

    Mandarin comes back and plans on destabilizing the geopolitical relationships between the west and the east.

    Modern Age

    The Invincible Iron Man #241-#242

    Mandarin challenges Tony Stark and demands from him a fair fight, otherwise, the people that are close to him will be dead.

    The entire run by John Byrne, which starts with The Invincible Iron Man #258 and ends with The Invincible Iron Man #277

    The longest run in which Mandarin has ever been. Arguably, the most profound and complex version of the Mandarin.

    Hands of the Mandarin

    Mandarin takes control over a mysterious artifact with the help of which he wants to eradicate all the technologies from the world, turning the society back into feudalistic era.

    Revenge of the Mandarin

    After nearly being beaten to death, Iron Man returns to take on the Mandarin who is preparing to attack Russia from his flying fortress...

    Enter the Mandarin

    An updated retelling of Iron Man's first encounter with the Mandarin.

    Iron Man: Director of Shield

    As the man behind the mask, Tony Stark's life has hit rock bottom. His plans for the super hero Initiative have hit a tragic snag. His former flame, believed dead, is being manipulated by his deadliest enemies.

    The Demon, Long Way Down, The Future, Story of My Life

    Matt Fraction's interesting take on Iron Man mythos, with its own spin on the Mandarin and his origin.

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