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What are the best comic book villains?

A superhero is nothing without his arch nemesis. Villains have always had cool storylines, and their origins are sometimes more compelling than their superhero counterparts. Who will reign supreme in the battle as best comic book villain of all time? Scroll down to find out. 

  1. #1

    The Joker

    The Joker is a serial killer and a supervillain who dresses like a clown and commits violent crimes. He is a brilliant and ruthless criminal mastermind. His crimes are motivated by his sadistic desire to show people the meaninglessness of life through pain and death.

    20votes
    • Tyler McDonaldWritten on June 3, 2019
      TM
      "There is no question about it: The Joker IS the best comic book villain of all time. The psychopathic Clown Prince of Darkness and Gotham's public enemy number 1 is insanity personified. He doesn't have an agenda: he just wants to see the world burn. And who can forget Heath Ledger's legendary portrayal of the Joker? "
  2. #2

    Magneto

    Magneto is probably the most powerful mutant in the Marvel Universe and the X-Men's greatest foe. Born Max Eisenhardt, he was raised in Auschwitz and is a Holocaust survivor. He is capable of generating and controlling magnetic fields and metals. 
    11votes
    • Deng QianWritten on June 3, 2019
      DQ
      "Magneto is the best supervillain IMO. Max Eisenhardt (changed to Erik Lehnsherr in the movies) probably has the best storyline among all the X-Men. A Holocaust survivor, he sees his deeds as not necessarily evil but simply a way to defend his mutant brothers. Sometimes I even find myself rooting for him. Also, Ian McKellen will always be the best movie Magneto (sorry Michael Fassbender). "
  3. #3

    Thanos

    Thanos is a supervillain in the Marvel Universe. He came from the planet of Titan and his abilities range from psychokinesis to superhuman strength. He has battled with many heroes including the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy.

    10votes
    • Beatriz BarragánWritten on June 3, 2019
      BB
      "Thanos is probably the most famous of Marvel villains right now. He's incredibly powerful and is a nihilist who wants to wipe out half of the universe for Death herself. Josh Brolin did a fantastic job bringing the Mad Titan to life in the Avenger movies. So sad we won't get to see the purple giant on the big screen anymore. "

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  1. #4

    Lex Luthor

    Lex Luthor is one of the most dangerously intelligent men on the planet - a super-villain. He is a brilliant scientist, a billionaire industrialist, and Superman's greatest enemy. He despises the Man of Steel from an ideological standpoint. 

    3votes
    • Anthony ContrerasWritten on June 3, 2019
      AC
      "The best villain for the greatest superhero ever. He might be physically outmatched by Clark Kent, but that doesn't mean he's feeble. And if you see things his way he's actually just defending Earth from an alien super-force. Lex Luthor for me is the best-written and most multi-layered villain in the comic book canon. "
  2. #5

    Loki

    Loki is a character from the Marvel Comics. He is the Asgardian god of mischief and is based on the Norse deity of the same name. He is the adopted brother of Thor. Tom Hiddleston plays the character of Loki in Marvel's Cinematic Universe.

    3votes
    • Nicole BarnettWritten on June 3, 2019
      NB
      "Ah Loki. Where do I even begin? He's got charisma. He's got the charm. He's sexy as Hela (get it?) I worship the God of Mischief, and Mr. Hiddleston can impale me with his horns and I'll be like, "Thanks, daddy." "
  3. #6

    Doctor Doom

    A Latverian Monarch, Doctor Doom was born a brilliant person named Victor von Doom. He is the Fantastic Four's greatest enemy. A technological genius, he spent much of his life studying both dark magic and science.

    2votes
    • Yu QiaoWritten on June 3, 2019
      YQ
      "Now that Disney has acquired the Fantastic Four I'm so excited for them to bring Dr. Doom to the cinemas again. Hopefully, they'll get him right this time. "
  4. #7

    Galactus

    Galactus, whose real name is Galan, is a godlike supervillain and one of the main antagonists of the Marvel Universe. He is a dangerous entity who consumes entire planets to hold off his eternal hunger. If he dies, the entire universe will end.

    2votes
    • Carlos Alberto BalderasWritten on June 3, 2019
      CA
      "Galactus EATS planets! What comic book villain can bring forth destruction of such magnitude? Other villains simply pale in comparison. His appearance may be a little wacky but his power is immense. And he devours planets not because he's evil, but because he's just hungry. Can't really blame the dude, right? Munch munch! Crunch crunch! Galactus is here to eat lunch! "
  5. #8

    Green Goblin

    The Green Goblin is the alias of a fictional supervillain in Marvel Comics and one of Spider-Man’s enemies. His real name is Norman Osborn. The Green Goblin is a Halloween-themed supervillain whose weapons resemble bats, ghosts and jack-o'-lanterns.

    1votes
    • Bob MaWritten on June 3, 2019
      BM
      "Green Goblin is the best comic book villain ever. Norman Osborn is the perfect match for Spiderman. He's deliciously evil whose madness has no bounds. In the comics, he created the Dark Avengers and turned S.H.I.E.L.D into the malevolent H.A.M.M.E.R. And he killed Gwen Stacy! Talk about diabolical. "

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Best What are the best comic book villains
RankSolutionsTypeVotesPrice
1The JokerCharacters 20 Paid
2MagnetoCharacters 11 Paid
3ThanosCharacters 10 Paid
4Lex LuthorCharacters 3 Paid
5LokiCharacters 3 Paid
6Doctor DoomCharacters 2 Paid
7Galactus Characters 2 Paid
8Green GoblinCharacters 1 Paid
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