Omni-Man flees when he realizes he is unable to kill his son, and takes refuge on another planet. He is then recruited by the Justice Society of America, but is later killed in an attack led by the JSA and Gog. He's saved Aunt May's life, developing a formula to dissolve the Rhino's costume and etc. are not only three of the greatest Batman stories ever created, but perfect examples of why the Joker is the quintessential comic book villain. Two-Face is a character that has been best served by time, evolving throughout the years from a relatively simple gimmick (similar to many of Batman's foes) to one of the most layered, tragic figures in superhero fiction. Plus, she's deadly, ruthless and sexy as all hell. Batman. And his overbearing widowed mother forced him to always carry an umbrella - convinced he would die of pneumonia like his father were he caught in an unexpected downpour. Through his power of telepathy, he then willed a small child into bonding with thousands of lizards in a New York sewer to create a new body for him. This would-be world-conquering ape was granted extraordinary intellect and powerful psionic abilities after he and his tribe were exposed to a space-rock (an alien spacecraft in the character's retconned origin) that crashed into the African jungle. The origins of the universe. Initially conceived as a weak tyrant, prone to psychologically playing with the fates of his enemies, Despero evolved into more of a physically threatening presence; a thug with delusions of grandeur and with some potent muscle to back it up. The Cheetah host was supposed to be a virgin, and Minerva wasn't. If you … He's been the bane of Captain Marvel's existence ever since, even affectionately calling him "Big Red Cheese". In essence, over the years X-fans have been treated to a kick ass femme fatale who has found herself at several key turning points in the history of the mutant race. Watch later. Bullseye has moved away from Daredevil's corner of the world in recent years, most notably becoming part of Norman Osborn's grand plans, first as a part of the Thunderbolts and later as a member of the Dark Avengers. He is sophisticated in weaponry, computers, humanoids physics and genetics. Annihilus wouldn't let the Fantastic Four borrow the Rod when Sue Storm had cosmic ray-related pregnancy complications. A former German special forces solider, Starr is recruited by the Grail and tasked with recovering Custer - but he has plans of his own. A master in the art of Ninjutsu, Shredder is the leader of the Foot Clan, a fearsome group of warriors and assassins involved in organized crime. There have been more versions of Clayface than drummers for Spinal Tap - there have been six, actually. To this day, the Phoenix Saga is regarded as one of the best X-Men stories ever created. Cain Marko is a relatively straight-forward villain, but an iconic and important one nonetheless. Still, thanks to the old "madder the Hulk gets, the stronger the Hulk gets" rule, Abomination was on the losing side of most fights. Parasite's Modern Age revamp introduced the character in a similar manner, but an epic lunar battle with Superman resulted in the new Parasite being mutated into a grotesque monster with a gaping leech-like maw. He even once beat Eternity in chess. The Joker isn’t interested in ruling the world. Dr. Curt Connors was once a skilled surgeon who enlisted in the army to help wounded GIs. Like many on this list, Two-Face isn't always a criminal. Sinestro is unlikely to care about the plight of innocents, making his role in the Blackest Night event unpredictable and, in all likelihood, bad for the Guardians and remaining members of the Green Lantern Corps. But Sivana considered it an insult and would only care if he were awarded the title of Ruler of the Universe. Bored with his time, he travels back to ancient Egypt and becomes Pharaoh Rama-Tut. We've combed through the Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age, and Modern Age to gather the best of the worst for our Top 100 Comic Book Villains of All Time. It was then that Swift's deadly shadows were first unleashed. His other recruits, both volunteers and those he forced to do his bidding, have included Wolverine, Hulk, Caliban and Sunfire, all of whom served as one of his Horsemen at one point or another. Are they the best (or worst, depending on how you view supervillains)? He was once a leader in the short-lived Secret Society of Super-Villains, and is one of the few baddies to have nearly incapacitated Superman. Now he's the new face of Death, and woe be it to anyone who crosses his path. Whether the character is penned by Moore or later by Neil Gaiman, Kid Miracleman's violent streak remains intact, and moreover, something to fear. Any being that can marshal demons to battle angels and still find time to stir humanity from indifference is a threat no one can ignore. Sent to Earth by Malebolgia, the powerful ruler of the Eighth Circle of Hell, Violator is tasked with monitoring Al Simmons. His powers were relatively unimpressive, his motivations and depth were weak and his costume design… let's face it - the guy wears a bucket on his head. Kneel before Zod, indeed. She serves herself and no other cause or master. And unlike many of his wicked peers, Osborn has done this without the use of his Green Goblin persona. Pick which one is your favorite. Leonard Start began his criminal career like most do: Come up with an evil weapon of evil, aim it a superhero, and see what happens. He realized his longtime foe was actually a force for good, and gave his blessing to Bruce and Betsy on his deathbed. While most evildoers scheme and contemplate the destruction of the world, the Phoenix Force, through Jean Grey and in its most savage state, has simply acted and destroyed billions of lives. Hellbent on revenge, Shredder rose up through the ranks of the Foot Clan and ultimately travelled to New York where he destroyed the powerful Yoshi. Like many villains on our roster, Luthor is a man physically outmatched by his foe. On numerous occasions, Grodd has sought out his old foe, The Flash, in hopes of killing him before he could foil his plans. Brilliant and able to deal with almost every curve ball thrown his way, Veidt succeeds in his plan at the end of Watchmen, only explaining the details to Rorschach and Nite-Owl after he's sure it's gone off without a hitch. Victor Fries had an obsession with freezing things even as a small child, which led him into the field of cryogenics. Though the storyline technically took the New God's life, it's hard to imagine the heroes of DC won't find themselves face to face with the ultimate embodiment of evil at some point down the road. Doctor Strange has a plethora of villains in Marvel Comics, but some are truly pathetic and rank lowly compared to others. Nothing is entirely clear. He does not eat or sleep and his body is made out of bone protrusions he can use as weapons. A mirror-powered laser blaster. Outside of the comics realm, Gorilla Grodd is a recurring villain in the DC Animated Universe, and was featured in the Justice League Heroes videogame. He married a woman whose life he had saved, and had a son, Mark Grayson -- Mark would become Invincible, the series' protagonist. Enter the Abomination - created, for all intents and purposes, as the evil version of the Hulk. Osborn's corruption has even reached his son, Harry, who is one of Parker's best friends. Some just have smaller ones than most. He is still looking for the Carbonadium Synthesizer. Corben's brother Roger then decided to avenge his brother's death by going through the same process, since it worked out so well the first time. That over-exposure thankfully eventually stopped, and what remains is still one of the most notable and iconic Spider-Man villains ever. You'll see us say it again later on, but that's the truest sign of a brilliant villain, one that has benefited from years and years of excellent storytelling. Annihilus' most important tool though and the one which leads to much strife, since he won't share, is his Cosmic Control Rod. Geoff Johns streamlined all of that last year, putting forth the idea that every iteration in fact originated from one master that had never been seen by fans. The first incarnation was George Grant. He's so much of an outsider, that he starts his own nuclear attack and kills millions of his race. He can also change the weather, take mutant's powers, turn anything into liquid and possess other humans. Apocalypse is also responsible for an 19th century scientist becoming another major X-Men threat, Mr. Sinister, and it was Apocalypse's actions that led to Scott Summers' baby son being infected with the techno-organic virus - thus beginning Nathan's path towards becoming the futuristic hero Cable, who would go on to be one of Apocalypse's greatest foes. agent Clay Quartermain recruited Ross to merge with a lesser-known Hulk villain Zzzax. His powers include a highly advanced teleportation device, an elevated skill set of martial arts and a mastery of chi. To run afoul of Philip was a death sentence -- those who displeased him were dismembered and fed to the zombie daughter whom he kept in chains. Though how can he forget the man who very nearly married his Aunt May?! What's important is that she's Ra's Al Ghul's daughter, and she's madly in love with the Dark Knight. But when that father-in-law is partly responsible for turning you into a giant green monster where every time you stub your toe or someone cuts you off in traffic and you get really mad, things could become a little strained at Thanksgiving. Strange, and he has allied himself with Baron Mordo against the good doctor. Read up on these characters and more on the Explore the Universe page and with Marvel Unlimited now! Reed Richards had to shut down his own son's brain for a while just to protect the Earth's Solar System. In real life, this event would have looks a bit more like the ending of Raiders of the Lost Ark, but in the world of comics, it meant Marko was now a super-villain. We encourage you to read our updated PRIVACY POLICY and COOKIE POLICY. If true, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane may have psychologically damaged an entire generation with the Violator. He can also absorb electrical equipment and manipulate those devices with his mind. Brainiac has had multiple incarnations over the years, some consistent and some diverging radically from previous stories. Gog reanimates Reid, dubbing him "Magog," and empowers him by replacing his shattered arm and eye with golden versions. Combine that with his successful track record and great design and you have one legendary character. This is a list of my top 100 comic book villains from any comic book series. Through a bizarre string of punishment that is meted out to Starr, a running gag in the series, the character becomes even more disfigured. Like Apocalypse, who made him into the super powered menace he is, Mr. Sinister is obsessed with the Darwinian idea of survival of the fittest - but this genetic manipulator goes to some extremely dark and cruel places to further his beliefs and experiments, sometimes outdoing Apocalypse himself when it comes to truly evil acts. However, unlike Doomsday, Bane emerged as one of Batman's most intelligent foes. His gun became a way of inflicting on others the pain he feels in his own heart. Doctor Thaddeus Bodog Sivana first appeared in the February 1940 Whiz Comics #2. Like many odd-looking youngsters, Thanos distances himself from his society and becomes a recluse. First introduced in Amazing Spider-Man #344 Carnage was modeled after The Joker to be a darker version of Venom. She studied political science, and became a congressional aide. The first major victory of organized crime may have been the only one it ever needed. A master strategist, Penguin uses his considerable intellect, wit, and wealth to manipulate every situation to his advantage. Family man and assassin by day, the Teen Titans' threat and sometimes anti-hero fighting on the side of quasi-good proves to be a fascinating character -- one made of darker parts fans of DC don't usually get such generous helpings of. Giant, powerful robots, the Sentinels are perhaps the most frightening symbol of hatred against Mutants - machines created to hunt down those born different. all to later become the Lizard again since he had to deal with chemicals. Cassandra Nova was born without a body. Once, the Saint of Killers was just a man. But the Skull managed to outwit and outplay Cap, and in the end, he watched from afar as his master plan came to fruition. Magneto has become bigger than his peers and virtually all of his enemies. He then captures Vermin, who Spider-Man needed to defeat with the help of Captain America. In short, he is a very bad man whose only limit is that he has none. Wiki Content. He perfected Osborn's strength potion since he was a whiz at chemistry and biology. Waller, who first appeared in Legends#1, is a widow from Chicago who used her bright mind to escape a hard life in the Cabrini-Green housing projects -- her daughters and her husband were murdered there. On a platform of stomping out terrorism, he secretly has more of an interest in getting technology from Mr. He embarked on an escalating series of crimes in search of a more worthy opponent - of course, he found exactly that in Batman. Some of which, like Barry Allen Flash and Supergirl, gave their lives to save this world from his menace. He also looks like a gorilla. Peter Parker continually uses his own scientific prowess to change him back into his friend Curt Connors. But as noble as Veidt may say he is, the fact is that he has the blood of millions on his hands…. He has superhuman everything normal that you have like strength and speed and reflexes and etc. General Thaddeus E. "Thunderbolt" Ross is best known as the father-in-law of Dr. Bruce Banner, who sometimes goes by The Incredible Hulk. Yet rise he did, eventually lording over New York City with an iron fist, using assassins like Elektra and Bullseye with ruthless efficiency. https://www.liveabout.com/top-super-villains-of-all-time-804285 Those unfamiliar with Fables might be surprised to learn that he is none other than Geppetto -- yes, from the tale of Pinocchio. When the two ran across an enchanted cave, Marko managed to acquire the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak and became the Juggernaut. Even more remarkable is that Bullseye has no superpowers. 66. Downloading his consciousness into a device planted on Doomsday is just one of the reasons why Hank is still alive and plaguing Superman; he may not have Anti-Monitor epic consequences for his villainy, but he is consistent. One thing is for sure - Osborn's star is on the rise. He donned the mask of Clayface, the villain he played in the movie, and began killing the new cast and crew. You can call him Fish Bowl Head Guy, though. Fin Fang Foom though, has it all wrapped in one. Sondra Fuller's clay-like body was able to change shapes, and Preston Payne's corrosive body could melt others with a touch. Just don't tell The Shade, one of DC Comics' oldest supervillains, that we bagged on his headwear of choice. Very quickly, Spider-Man learned that the heavyset man with poor eyesight was not to be underestimated, and in a memorable moment, Dr. Octopus grabbed Spider-Man with his mechanical limbs and effortlessly subdued the young superhero - and then slapped him hard in the face with his very human hand. Then, since he isn't powerful anymore, Death dumps him. Thus began their years of struggle. Even though he shows no love for humans, you can also still tell that Dr. Connors is inside there somewhere, as he never seems to harm his wife Martha or their son Billy. The story is simple there are 2 stores in the town a small grubby store run by a fan for other fans and a larger shinier store run for profit. Oh, and to add insult to injury a Rottweiler bites off his genitals. Like he said himself during the Sinestro Corps campaign against the GL corps: "Over the years, I have been detonated, burned and disintegrated. Category:Comic Book Villains | Super villain Wiki | Fandom. Indeed, MODOK has fought everyone from Captain America to Iron Man to Hulk and even Namor and Dr. Doom along the way. If only he would get more play opposite Batman, and in the mainstream in general. Annihilus even abducted the Richards' son Franklin to tap into his powers to further his own. It was there that he met a woman who cracked his harsh exterior. After each humiliating incident, Starr merely utters a glib, "S***." Manipulation of a sect of Avengers is even proving useful as a way to keep Osborn's personal interests under watch and influence. During a stint in prison, Marko's girlfriend, Marcy Conroy, left him for another member of gang. He also fell into a volcano once. Pathos is a key ingredient in any great villain, and Freeze has tons of it. Through his involvement with the Kingpin, Bullseye gained notoriety, killing Elektra in an infamous and brutal scene. Superman defeated Parasite once and for all after he kidnapped Lois Lane. If his depth, characterization and legacy in the Marvel Universe weren't enough, Doom has one other accomplishment that few in the industry have managed - he's one of the inspirations for one of the most infamous characters in pop culture - Darth Vader. This power level, combined with the classic nature of the original "Phoenix Saga" storyline, has largely prevented Marvel from revisiting the concept, despite teasing it in a limited capacity on numerous occasions through Jean Grey's resurrection or various mini-series that explored the nature of the Phoenix Force itself. Prometheus penetrated the Watchtower, shot Martian Manhunter, disabled Steel, hypnotized Huntress, neutralized Green Lantern, trapped Zauriel, tricked the Flash, laid the smackdown on Batman, and may have brought the Man of Steel to an end were it not for Catwoman unexpectedly cracking her whip at his bathing suit area. While there, he slowly turned bitter and created a radio silencer to disable all communications permanently. The character's appeal stretches into the animated series realm as well, and one day, we hope, onto the big screen. He's taken possession of Doctor Strange's body, he along with his sister once beat Eternity and remade the universe and he also is the demon behind the powers of The Hood. Outside of Talia Al Ghul, Selina Kyle is likely the closest thing to love that Bruce Wayne has ever experienced. Transformed by Apocalypse and now known as Sinister, he's now lived decades past what should have been the end of his life, continuing to manipulate and destroy mutants and humans as he sees fit. The Governor survives, however, and later leads his "army" in an attack on Rick and his group's prison base. The Riddler is a classic example of the "talking killer." It's all about the 'stache. However the storyline was so powerful it directly influenced the excellent X2: X-Men United. He pissed off Doctor Doom by holding the soul of his mother, Cynthia von Doom, captive. Despite being a character surrounded by protracted legal battles outside the panels we read, Miracleman is another DC character made all the more interesting with the help of Alan Moore and others. But the foul-mouthed Clown harasses and taunts Simmons, feeling that he is far superior to this newest Spawn. 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