Iron Man Sequels Max Van Sydow's "Ming the Merciless" as Mandarin

[g corner book]

I'm bit dated, but this was always my idea how Mandarin should be portrayed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-0sXXNrx-4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa_p9Up9DFg

 

[Ultra Lantern]

I totally agree with you.

 

[g corner book]

Mandarin was obviously inspired by Ming the Merciless in the old Flash Gordon comic strips back in 30's, rings, techy sci-fi weapons and all...

Here's some other videos of classic.

@30 Buste Crabbe Flash Gordon 1934
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B707Ava4wrY

@250 Flash Gordon - Saturday Morning Matinee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3h6niSnzWE&feature=related

 

[Dark Raven]

I'm bit dated, but this was always my idea how Mandarin should be portrayed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-0sXXNrx-4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa_p9Up9DFg

There's also someone who looks a bit like Dr Doom in that first video.

And Timothy Dalton looks like comicbook Tony Stark himself.