The confrontation between hero and villain is a portion that is always the main highlight of a comic book. Several comic books by different publications have been released over the years and they have received a decent response.
However, not every villain is the best. There are some who have been the most intimidating in the history of comic books and they have been perfectly adapted into films and TV shows. So, let’s check the list of the 10 best supervillains who have achieved a huge fanbase.
10. Ra’s Al Ghul
The leader of the League of Assassins, Ra’s al Ghul believes in saving the Earth through mass purging. He’s immortal thanks to the Lazarus Pit and challenges Batman not just physically but ideologically. His long-term planning and philosophical extremism make him one of DC’s most compelling villains.
9. Kingpin
Kingpin has been a popular face in the criminal underworld. But despite being obese, he is an expert in sumo and other forms of martial arts. He is brilliant and has also schemed against Spider-Man and Norman Osborn.
8. Doctor Octopus
Doctor Octopus has been one of the biggest and smartest enemies of Spider-Man. Otto Octavius has challenged Peter Parker both intellectually and physically. His stint as the Superior Spider-Man proved he’s more than just mechanical arms.
7. Apocalypse
Apocalypse is commonly known as the first mutant and he is also known as En Sabah Nur. He has taken different identities for generations and his aim was always to bring conflict so that the weak can die and the strongest can survive.
6. Dark Phoenix
Dark Phoenix is an important part of ‘X-Men’ but also a danger that has been confronted by the team on a few occasions. She does not understand the difference between good and evil but can become corrupted if she falls prey to the wrong host.
5. Lex Luthor
One of the most iconic villains in comic history, Lex Luthor is Superman’s greatest nemesis. A genius billionaire and master manipulator, he sees Superman as a threat to humanity’s independence. Driven by ego and envy, Luthor’s blend of brains, ambition, and ruthlessness make him a top-tier supervillain.
4. Bane
Bane is the second on this list and he is one of those villains who was able to defeat Batman without many problems. He is so strong that he studied the weakness of Batman and made him run around Gotham until the superhero was tired.
3. Magneto
A former friend of Professor X turned radical mutant leader. Magneto’s motivations are layered. He is a Holocaust survivor who believes mutantkind must dominate or perish. His complex morality and raw power make him one of Marvel’s greatest villains and one fans look forward to seeing in ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’
2. Thanos
The Mad Titan who rocked the Marvel Cinematic Universe and comics alike. Thanos is driven by a warped sense of balance, often seeking to annihilate half of all life to “save” the universe. His possession of the Infinity Gauntlet made him a near-unstoppable force across galaxies. He forced all the earth’s mightiest heroes to join forces in ‘Endgame’. Moreover, it’s safe to assume that for a good while he was unbeatable.
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1. Joker
The Clown Prince of Crime is chaos incarnate. With no superpowers, only pure unpredictability and sadistic intelligence, Joker has pushed Batman to the edge repeatedly. Additionally, he has countless times killed and put lives of thousands of people in danger. What makes him even more terrifying is that he commits crime for fun with no backstory whatsoever. So, its safe to assume Joker redefines villainy in comics.
