Ming the Merciless

Ming the Merciless is a ruthless alien despot and the central antagonist of the Flash Gordon series - appearing in many comic books, television series and films.



Ming the Merciless the evil ruler of the planet Mongo and controls his planet through fear and terror. He amuses himself by destroying other planets in the solar system and he uses his secret police force to find those who oppose him and destroys anyone who poses as a threat to him, He destroys planets for his amusement, approves of his daughter's torture, and even kills his own minions just for breathing wrong. He is a master of magic and is in possession of advanced alien technologies (Everything from giant death rays to killer robots). He became Flash Gordon's enemy from the moment the two met, Though evil, Ming has but one weakness: women, Which include a desire to marry Flash's beautiful companion, Dale Arden. He is also extremely resilient and never gives up a fight, he is Flash's greatest foe and adversary.

At the end of the film, he is impaled by Flash, and subsequently destroys himself with his ring. Although a hand is seen picking up the ring with an evil laugh in the final scene. It is unknown whether this is Ming or someone else who will take his place.