| Ming the Merciless | |
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_1.jpg) Ming as portrayed by Charles Middleton in Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940), seen with one of his dancers, actress Carmen D'Antonio. | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | King Features Syndicate |
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| Created by | Alex Raymond |
| In-story information | |
| Place of origin | Mongo |
Ming the Merciless is a fictional character who first appeared in the Flash Gordon comic strip in 1934. He has since been the main villain of the strip and its related movie serials, television series and film adaptation. Ming is depicted as a ruthless tyrant who rules the planet Mongo.[1]
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- ^ Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Supervillains. New York: Facts on File. pp. 220–221. ISBN 0-8160-1356-X.