After reading a lot of comics, you often start to root for the villains. It could be their history, their abilities, or just how cool they look. I definitely have a list of favorites that I wish were more popular – everything from funny Marvel characters to obscure enemies of Superman. Here are seven fantastic DC villains that I think deserve more recognition.
This scene is incredibly powerful and well-done, making it hard to picture a more emotionally resonant moment, even in a big event like a new Avengers movie. It’s definitely the high point of Thor’s character arc.
This story arc was a turning point for the Straw Hats, launching them into the major conflicts of the series before the final act. It also revealed the immense potential of Monkey D. Luffy’s Gear 5 transformation and hinted at his larger destiny. While the arc expanded the world of One Piece with the interesting region of Wano Country, the aftermath of Kaido and Orochi’s defeat felt a little unclear, especially considering the young age (eight years old) of Momonosuke, who was now in charge as Shogun. Fortunately, Eiichiro Oda recently shared updates about Wano Country’s current situation in the latest One Piece SBS.
It’s not surprising that these kinds of stories didn’t always go over well with audiences. Certain episodes of The Twilight Zone were quite controversial, and one episode in particular was rarely shown in reruns until classic TV shows became available on streaming services.
Rhino, also known as Aleksei Sytsevich, is a familiar villain to Spider-Man fans – a criminal powered by a high-tech suit resembling a rhinoceros. But many don’t realize he almost left his life of crime behind for love. Fifteen years ago, Marvel published what’s considered the Rhino’s best story, a two-part arc that initially hinted at a fresh start for the character, but ultimately became a heartbreaking tale of struggling against a predetermined path in a world that resists change.
Breathing Styles are a core part of swordsmanship in the series, with each Demon Slayer mastering a unique approach to fighting. It all began with Yoriichi Tsugikuni, a legendary Demon Slayer from the Sengoku period, who created the very first style. Over time, other members of the Corps developed five basic styles – Water, Thunder, Flame, Stone, and Wind. These techniques have been passed down and adapted for centuries, with many Slayers creating their own styles to suit their individual skills. So far, the series has shown us 14 different styles, including the original and the five fundamentals. However, it’s impossible to say which style is the strongest, as a Slayer’s power comes from their own skill, not the technique itself.
Look, if you’re not excited about where DC is heading, that’s totally fine! There’s a ton of great Superman content out there that doesn’t rely on huge, dramatic battles. Honestly, sometimes it’s just fun to see him be powerful! That got me thinking, so I decided to rank every animated version of Superman, purely based on how powerful they are. It’s a deep dive for us Superman fans!
TV fans with HBO Max have a lot to look forward to this Sunday night, as usual thanks to HBO’s great shows. New episodes of IT: Welcome to Derry and The Chair Company will be available, plus the brand new comedy series I Love LA will premiere.
These are some of the most powerful, intelligent, and impactful queens in the Marvel Comics universe, regardless of whether they use their influence for good or ill.
Here is her character description, via SNK: