Merciless: The Rise of Ming

Dynamite Entertainment’s Merciless: The Rise of Ming (2012–present) is a four-issue miniseries by writer Scott Beatty and artist Ron Adrian, exploring the origins of one of classic adventure’s most iconic villains. Set against a backdrop of interstellar conquest, it charts the ruthless ascent of a would-be emperor, offering a darker, more personal take on his path to power. A compelling addition to the publisher’s adventure-comics library, it’s a focused character study that fans of cosmic-scale villainy will appreciate.