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Merciless: the Rise of Ming #1-4
Merciless: The Rise of Ming
The origin of one of science fiction's seminal supervillains, and the arch nemesis of Flash Gordon, is explored in this softcover collection of Dynamite Entertainment's critically acclaimed Merciless: The Rise of Ming four-issue mini-series! Set decades before the would-be interplanetary conqueror turned his attentions upon an unwitting Earth, Merciless chronicles the formative years of Prince Ming, heir to all he surveys and the fabulous peoples of distant Mongo, a planet politically divided by its divergent species and as physically fractured as the ring of shattered moons orbiting it. Disillusioned by his father's rule and anxious to begin his own dynasty, Ming engineers events to seat himself upon the imperial throne of Mongo, sooner rather than later. Armed with mindboggling weapons of planetary destruction, Ming the Merciless won't settle for anything less than dominion over his world... and every galaxy in the known universe!
104 pages, Paperback
First published April 2, 2013
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July 7, 2014
Two and a half stars really.
Though it did make me a little curious about this modern retelling of Flash Gordon, I was a little disappointed. I suppose I should stick to the original comic strip.
As a side note, I really like Alex Ross, but this is a horrible cover.
Though it did make me a little curious about this modern retelling of Flash Gordon, I was a little disappointed. I suppose I should stick to the original comic strip.
As a side note, I really like Alex Ross, but this is a horrible cover.
March 7, 2013
This is a quick look into emperor Mings early life and how he came into his name. The artwork was very outstanding and I wish I could see more. I wanted to delve a little more into Mings mind than was shown in the TPB, which compiled the 4 part mini-series by Dynamite comics.
This mini-series , as it turns out, is a prequel and will continue in Flash Gordon: Zeitgeist.
This TPB will definitely appeal to fans of Flash Gordon. I recommend the book because of Mr. Ron Adrian's artwork. I went back many times to enjoy some of the panes that he drew. Not recommended for younger readers due to some adult situations contained within.
This mini-series , as it turns out, is a prequel and will continue in Flash Gordon: Zeitgeist.
This TPB will definitely appeal to fans of Flash Gordon. I recommend the book because of Mr. Ron Adrian's artwork. I went back many times to enjoy some of the panes that he drew. Not recommended for younger readers due to some adult situations contained within.
March 30, 2018
Villainy knows no boundaries. It is NOT limited by color, creed, gender, race, etc. The two greatest "Asian" villains of all time are Dr. Fu Manchu and Emperor Ming the Merciless of the Planet Mongo.
What makes a villain? Is it the willingness of one person to dominate and enslave members of a different race? Is it their willingness to dominate and enslave their own kind?
Merciless goes above and beyond the legend of Ming as a "leader" and shows the special dynamic between a father and son. A bond and dynamic that once betrayed can NEVER be re-forged.
What makes a villain? Is it the willingness of one person to dominate and enslave members of a different race? Is it their willingness to dominate and enslave their own kind?
Merciless goes above and beyond the legend of Ming as a "leader" and shows the special dynamic between a father and son. A bond and dynamic that once betrayed can NEVER be re-forged.
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