POLL: Which Villain Do You Think Will Feature In IRON MAN 3

POLL: Which Villain Do You Think Will Feature In IRON MAN 3

We thought The Mandarin was a sure thing when John Favreau was still on board, but things are different now that Shane Black has taken over. Rumors abound, but who do you think will make ol Tony Stark's life a misery this time?..

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By MarkCassidy - Feb 02, 2012 06:02 AM EST
Filed Under: Iron Man

Let's face it, Iron Man's doesn't have the greatest rouges gallery. In fact that's a bit of an understatement. The Mandarin is generally considered to be his greatest foe and most fans figured after the hints in the previous movies, we would see him in a threequel. But new director Shane Black seemed to dismiss this by calling the character a "racist caricature". Of course that doesn't mean he's not a possibility, maybe just a tweaked version will appear. Black did hint early on that this movie would be more tech/terrorist based. This certainly sounds like it could mean The Ghost, a saboteur with equipment that allows him to become intangible. Then of course we have that Namor rumor. It was a stretch (the studio where the movie is being filmed will employ a special effects water tank) to begin with but Namor has faced Iron Man a few times in the comics and we know Marvel have at least thought about the character because of those Easter Eggs in Iron Man 2.



So what about some other villains that haven't been suggested or hinted at? Well there's the Alien Dragon Fin Fang Foom..a highly unlikely inclusion but one that many fans would like to see, and would tie in nicely to any cosmic ideas Marvel have for future movies. They might decide to go down the "son/daughter out for revenge" route. Both Justin Hammer and Obediah Stane (Iron Monger) have spawned a couple of angry kids in Ezekiel Stane and the Crimson Cowl. The latter would also be a first for Marvel in utilizing a female villain, as would Madame Masque who was also a lover of Stark's for a time. There are plenty more possibilities of course, if you think it will be someone else or perhaps an amalgamation of two or more characters choose "other" and specify in the comments section. And remember, you are voting on who you think the villain will be, not who you would like it to be.











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Destroyer14
Destroyer14 - 2/2/2012, 7:11 AM
Well I want Fin Fang Foom, but I doubt it. Probably Mandarin.
hoperidesalone
hoperidesalone - 2/2/2012, 7:16 AM
Guys, Shane Black already commented on the Mandarin. He thinks he's a racial stereotype and won't put him in the movie. I'm surprised not more of you know about that.
JackBauer
JackBauer - 2/2/2012, 7:17 AM
I'm hoping for the Mandarin, but it'll probably be Madame Masque and/or AIM.
LucasMend
LucasMend - 2/2/2012, 7:18 AM
Mandarin for me
australiancomicbookmoviefan
australiancomicbookmoviefan - 2/2/2012, 7:20 AM
How will any movie involving Namor be filmed?

That will be one massive job.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 2/2/2012, 7:20 AM
Madame Masque. Maybe throw a little A.I.M in there too.
MarkJulian
MarkJulian - 2/2/2012, 7:23 AM
Agree with Josh, Madame Masque all the way!
95
95 - 2/2/2012, 7:24 AM
Fin Fang Foom would do. But I think Marvel will force Shane and his co-writer to do Mandarin.
95
95 - 2/2/2012, 7:26 AM
@JoshWilding

I'd say I agree.
Madame Masque & AIM is the best choice.
meatbag
meatbag - 2/2/2012, 7:26 AM
I say AIM with a strong tie to Avengers 2, possibly cameos/supporting roles from Cap and Fury.
marvel72
marvel72 - 2/2/2012, 7:28 AM
mandarin & ghost,wouldn't mind seeing a team up movie iron man & captain america up against say modok & a.i.m.

armour wars would be awesome as well,maybe feature the controller,crimson dynamo & titanium man.
RyanLantern77
RyanLantern77 - 2/2/2012, 7:30 AM
Mandarin is the only decent one
thelolle
thelolle - 2/2/2012, 7:32 AM
Madame Masque or namor
TheGreenRanger
TheGreenRanger - 2/2/2012, 7:34 AM
Definitley Alcholics Anonymous.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 2/2/2012, 7:41 AM
Mandarin all the way. Give him the armor like in the Iron Man: Armored Adventures.

lntrn8
lntrn8 - 2/2/2012, 7:48 AM
Definitely NOT any Stark Armor variations!!!!!!!

Iron Man - Iron Monger = Stark Armor variation
Iron Man2- Venko/Whiplash/Crimson Dynamo = Stark Armor variation

Even his "sidekick" Rhodey...
Iron Man2 - War Machine = Stark Armor variation

It's become predictable at this point, meaning there is zero creativity coming out of the writing.

Let's get ambitious here, and have Tony Stark have to deal with something purely different! Force him to be creative. The ONLY Stark Armor variation should be worn by Stark, to face off unique problems and situations.
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 2/2/2012, 7:51 AM
This may be a little known villain in Iron Man's history but he would make for a great on screen villain and keep things in line with the tech theme and connections to Tony's father that the previous two films have put forward.

In Iron Man #114 a mysterious Robot calling himself Arsenal attacked and took out, The Avengers in their own mansion. He disappeared before anyone could figure out who he was, why he attacked them or where he came from or went.

In Avengers Annual #9 the team got together with the sole intention of finding out who he was and tracking him down. They discovered that he was a doomsday weapon meant to be activated in the event that the Nazi's won WWII. They also discovered he was created by Howard Stark and was guided by a computer containing Maria Starks voice and memories.

As I said...he is an obscure villain but extremely formidable. BUT, he would fit nicely into everything the first two films set up. He would also tie in nicely to the Captain America film.



EpicMan
EpicMan - 2/2/2012, 7:54 AM
Gerard Butler as Obadiah Stanes son Zeke (Ezekiel Stane)



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longbowhunter
longbowhunter - 2/2/2012, 7:55 AM
I'd like to see Ghost. Love him in Thunderbolts.
soberchimera
soberchimera - 2/2/2012, 8:11 AM
GHOST MUTHA[frick]AS!!!


But I'm still voting for Mandarin, even though I think it's unlikely he'll appear.

I'd also like to see Zeke Stane
ecksmanfan
ecksmanfan - 2/2/2012, 8:14 AM
It's going to be Gusto and that damn Jazzy scoot of his. The Bastard!
Laird4Life
Laird4Life - 2/2/2012, 8:15 AM
I found this article projecting that Mandarin would be the villain in Iron Man 2. Includes hints at Mandarin being behind Tony's capture in the first film.

http://blogs.coventrytelegraph.net/thegeekfiles/2008/06/iron-man-sequel.html
Cheesehead
Cheesehead - 2/2/2012, 8:15 AM
It has to be Mandarin. How the [frick] are you gonna make an Iron Man trilogy and not include the arch nemesis? Batman without Joker, Superman with no Luther, Thor with no Loki, Captain America with no Red Skull is what that would be.
soberchimera
soberchimera - 2/2/2012, 8:20 AM
Yeah I agree with Cheesehead, I think Black just said that "racist stereotype" bupkis just to throw us off. How is a villain who happens to be of Chinese origin, racist?
StrangerX
StrangerX - 2/2/2012, 8:23 AM
I'm not that big of an Iron Man comic reader, but I don't see the Mandarin any different of a racial stereotype than The Nazi Red Skull The American Super Soldier or the Norse God of Thunder.
ecksmanfan
ecksmanfan - 2/2/2012, 8:23 AM
"Hold on Maurauder! I need to take a breather...and eat this ham sandwich and twinkie! In fact, GO ON WITHOUT ME!!!"
ThaMessenger07
ThaMessenger07 - 2/2/2012, 8:25 AM
Taking some Q's from Josh I see....nice...

Next time do a second article with a poll and milk this bitch....
satanors
satanors - 2/2/2012, 8:38 AM
I prefer the mandarin or someone entirely new. I don't want to see another freaking mini transformers movie.
I personally want to see a meaningful script dealing with real contemporary issues rather than spewing up some nonsensical, unbelievable, non-relatable crap like seen in iron man 2.
Oh yeah.... I'm back baby.
tayntidfayt
tayntidfayt - 2/2/2012, 8:55 AM
Here's a thought that i came up with sittin around bored.... call it a "fancast" if you will.... maybe just a fantasy.... here goes...

IM3, coming in hot off the heels of Avengers, leaves a possibility for short cameos... not to mention, the potential to introduce other avengers in future individual CBM's... so, here's an abridged version of my idea.

opening....
Iron Man, War Machine and Hawkeye fighting off a group of "10 Rings" thugs attempting to steal StarkTec. After succeeding, they return to meet up with Cap and Black Widow at (whatever HQ shield has set up for them in the Avengers upcoming film) after they return from a recon mission. Hulk goes rogue, and inadvertently distracts them com the real problem (to be explained later)

While tony is atStark Tower developing hulk buster armor, his security system is tripped... he suits up.... basically trashes the place tryin to find the intruder... after jarvis below tony ring the guy, tony finds out it is the king of Wakanda (enter Black Panther)

Panther then reveals that someone has come to wakanda and stolen a sizeable amount of vibranium and was gone before he could be caught. being that stark is iron man, he was panther's prime suspect and decided to check him out first.

Tony goes through a bunch of shit, including some of his tech along with other government tech being stolen... yadda yadda yadda

Enter: Ghost... a perfect thief/assassin....

Stark goes on a mission to find the guy after he tracks his seemingly non strategic targets and finds his next one... tries taking him out but, after a fantastic battle, fails preventing his mission in obtaining an unknown artifact... ghost gets away... stark goes home bummed out...

end the movie with fury waiting at stark tower holding 2 briefing folders... first, he reveals that the ghost was hired by the leader of the 10 rings clan to obtain 10 rings with (what they believe to have had) incredible mystical power...
.

enter: mandarin

and now, with all the 10 rings of power being brought together, SHIELD needs tony to investigate




or something like that.... with A LOT of filler in there



What y'all think?
Digitaria51
Digitaria51 - 2/2/2012, 8:56 AM
Madame Masque!? What the f*ck. They want everybody to see this movie, not just some geek off the street who spends too much time at Krypton Comics and is one of 40 people who know who Madame Masque is. F*ck her, f*ck a dragon, Mandarin or Namor FTW.
fanboy03191
fanboy03191 - 2/2/2012, 9:02 AM
I'm hoping for Mandarin, but it'll probably be AIM or Madam Masque.
SageMode
SageMode - 2/2/2012, 9:02 AM
@RORMACHINE

I actually did a very similar article a lil while back.

POLL: Which Iron Man Villain(s) Would You Like To See In IRON MAN 3?
CrowPirate1
CrowPirate1 - 2/2/2012, 9:08 AM
I think the individual movies should showcase their most individual villains...

Like Cap did Red Skull.. I am hoping the second cap movie does the Baron then.

For the Mandarin to NOT be in one of Iron Man solo movies, would be a shame.
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