Comic book movies are inspirational. Heroes save the day and villains bite the dust. However, that’s not always the case.
Movies like Batman: The Dark Knight and Avengers: Infinity War have shown how great writing can produce iconic villains.
Here are eight villains who are absolutely unhinged in their self-obsession and motivation to complete their end goal:
Thanos has the power of telekinesis and matter manipulation, superhuman intellect, can master any technology, time travel, teleport, and display sympathy.
Omni-Man has superhuman abilities of strength, speed, and invulnerability, with the power to wipe out entire civilizations without breaking a sweat.
Emperor Palpatine has masterful manipulation and complex layered schemes with the ability to corrupt even the most powerful Jedi.
Homelander has a complex, deeply disturbing personality that blends immense power with a profound lack of empathy, making him unpredictable and terrifying.
Darkseid represents a galactic-level threat, aiming to control all life across the universe through the Anti-Life Equation.
Darth Vader has a complex character arc, an instantly recognizable design with the mask and suit, and a compelling redemption story.
Doctor Doom's tragic childhood, marked by loss and the accident that gave him his iconic mask, creates a sense of sympathy even as he becomes a villain.
The Joker's mere appearance makes him act as a complete counterbalance to Batman with his unpredictable nature making him stand out.