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2015

Marvel

The Mandarin is a fictional supervillain appearing in Marvel Comics, primarily as an adversary of Iron Man. Born to a wealthy Chinese mother and a purported descendant of Genghis Khan, his name at birth is unknown.

He lost his parents at a young age and was raised in poverty, developing a ruthless ambition and exceptional martial arts skills. He sought to restore his family's power and reclaim lost glory.

The Mandarin's life changed when he discovered the wreckage of a Makluan spaceship in the "Valley of Spirits." Inside, he found ten powerful rings, each possessing unique elemental powers. He mastered their use, becoming a formidable force.

Obsessed with power and world domination, the Mandarin constantly schemes against Iron Man. His intellect rivals Tony Stark's, and combined with his martial arts prowess and the rings, he poses a significant threat. The character has been adapted into various media, often portrayed as a complex and cunning antagonist, although portrayals have varied in their faithfulness to the source material.