The Most Important Villains in Comic History

[@Silver_Spectre]

My favourite Dr Doom moment was from Judgement Day, a celestial tells him to just say Reed is smarter than him and he’ll pass, he laughs and walks away and he still passes

[@hogunthegrim5464]

Dr. Doom is my favorite villaim because he is so complex and his run as Infamous Iron Man was one of the weirdest, yet well-characterized stories ever.

[@SombreroBeanieHat]

Doom is hands down the best villain. He’s everyone’s enemy!

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

May I suggest the limited series Books of Doom by Ed Brubaker. Perfection.

[@kingnoire9587]

Loved Doom as iron man

[@WolverBean]

Love Infamous Iron-Man. That was a great story.

[@kingnoire9587]

@@WolverBean hell yea!!!

[@camh9780]

Dr. Doom is by far my fav. I feel like he perfectly encapsulates the word villain. He’s spooky, brilliant, suave and powerful which is why he can mold so well into any story because of how versatile he is. Without him we wouldn’t have MF Doom and Darth Vader. Goat material fs.

[@Indybone]

Doc Doom wasn’t the FFs first villain, just their most iconic

[@sergioandrade8735]

The FF's first villain was the Mole Man.

[@jeuryrabassa4724]

And one of the greatest Marvel supervillains. And one of my favorites.

[@jeuryrabassa4724]

Dr.Doom has always been one of my personal favorite supervillains. He's pretty much the Marvel comic book supervillain version of Darth Vader from Star Wars. (As well as Magneto from X-Men)

[@jrs1145]

Fyi Doom came before Vader

[@jeuryrabassa4724]

@@jrs1145 True. And the one who inspired Darth Vader as well.

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

Doctor octopus is in the thumbnail but not in the video itself lol

[@EldritchGrimoire]

Darkseid definitely put the fear of God in me as a kid. I used to have nightmares about his omega beams

[@handsuporillshoot381]

I would’ve added Ozymandias, Ras al Ghul, Sinestro, and Black Manta to the list as well.

[@DaggerofTime]

Sinestro for sure.

[@efrancoish]

Who you taking off the list for these villains?

[@jamalwalker04]

Ozymandias for sure watchmen is too influential to not have representation

[@Gear_teen]

Could you do a second list? Like Venom, Carnage, Ras al ghul, Hobgoblin, Bane, and maybe Knull? Also maybe Kang?

[@prodlilrasta]

definitely Deathstroke too

[@ifogclbcphcohcphvphcphcohc3529]

Doomsday?

[@coltonshore4444]

Sinestro too?

[@PlanetAfterlife]

Havent watched your channel in like 7 years. Glad youre still cranking these out.

[@THELIGHTKNIGHT_2025]

Yeah I Agree the list he just read out are the best and most dangerous villains in comic history

[@ethansoderstrom8287]

You scared me when you brought up Luther last! Honestly, I feel like Sinestro would be more recognizable and influential than the anti monitor. Maybe even more than Galactus.

[@KidCthulhu82]

It's a tight list on Marvel's end, but for me Red Skull is one of their most iconic villains, just not sure who I would switch out for him- probably Galactus. DC could lose Anti- Monitor, yes he is important to the creation of the universe but isn't really popular or iconic outside of that. Doomsday is truly iconic for killing Superman though.

[@KidCthulhu82]

@TheKing12829 shame your replies aren't...

[@andrewft31]

Galactus isn’t a villain, no more than we are villains for eating a chicken lol he is just hungry.

[@neutralbychoice3584]

No Kingpin? Yeah, he is not a cosmic threat or even that powerful, but the saga of hate between Fisk and Murdock is legendary. It’s pretty much the oposite of Batman saying “how can two men hate each other so much and know nothing about each other” about his and the jokers relationship. Daredevil and Kingpin grew up in the dame neighbourhood, they know pretty much all of each others secrets and despite having each other with such a passion they have a sort of understanding. For years Kingpin kept his mouth shot about Daredevils secret identity. That is interesting.

[@ShadowRavencroft]

As much as I like the Joker, I feel he is a bit overused.

[@Pako_equis]

Someone has to be the face of all villains why not him?

[@ShadowRavencroft]

@@Pako_equisI get that, but he is getting like the Reverse-Flash from CW's Flash. It was great at first, but then he kept coming back. He died like 4 times. And even went over to Legends of Tomorrow, died there and came back to the Flash

[@Pako_equis]

@@ShadowRavencroft How would you write him? Hes not immortal so hes going to have to die right? But then he cant stay dead right? So how would you write him? Hes the joker relax dude as long as hes back with another master plan im good

[@ShadowRavencroft]

@@Pako_equis I wouldn't change him. I just would not use him as much. Use a different Batman villain and give them some spotlight. Joker's appearance should be like your favorite holiday. It comes around once a year and you get all excited for it and it is such a blast. Now imagine celebrating that holiday every freaking day. It would kind of get boring.

[@Pako_equis]

@@ShadowRavencroft I think youre over thinking it cause its not everyday. Its every time we get a new Batman. Is that what youre trying to say? We have too many Batmen?

[@tempest3376]

Ayee the MF DOOM poster for the Dr. Doom segment was awesome! Long live DOOM and Malikai 💜

[@bluetarantulaproductions6179]

I would have also mentioned The Shredder and Krang (TMNT)

[@simonashtear2739]

I think anyone that I would add would probably deserve their own list. "Greatest Villains that mean the most to the hero" with the likes of Bruce Wayne's best friend Harvey, Peter's mentor, almost father figure Curt, maybe even Otto in some respects, Hal and Sinestro, Flash and some of his Rogues, Thor and Loki, Matt Murdoc and his college sweetheart, and sooo many X-Men villains.

[@crypto_que]

Joker firing into the crowd in The Killing Joke and laughing so hard while enjoying it is top tier Greatest Villain of All Time.

[@Jackferrett6781]

I hope Green Goblin appears in the Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 video game. People keep demanding that he be in the 3rd game without even considering that insomniac will most likely put Spidey to bed after the 2nd game

[@MinusGoji1]

Naw save him for the next game

[@Jackferrett6781]

@@MinusGoji1 did you not read my comment completely

[@Jackferrett6781]

@lucgermain9310 it makes perfect sense. Insomniac are likely gonna move on after this game. The sooner we realize that, the sooner we can avoid major disappointment

[@Jackferrett6781]

@lucgermain9310 because as I just said that’s how we hype people up only for it to collapse the World Trade Center. Moving on after this game would be a perfect way to show that insomniac made classics. Which would be better than cashing out on another game just to make a quick buck. You gotta learn to move on

[@jorgecarbajal8076]

5:19 Don't forget about Michael Fassbender. 7:09-7:18 The Fantastic Four's first villain was actually Mole Man. 9:51 Yeah, I was wondering about him.

[@IAmImprintJones]

Love Darkseid, Doom, and Zoom but special shout-out to black manta for breaking cultural barriers and Arthur Curry's heart 😂😂😂 🙏. In some ways manta is like an off shoot of ta'challa with all the cultural significance but only more ruthless

[@danablack1490]

For me Venom is one of the most iconic villains.

[@calvinjordaniii1854]

My fav villain thanks to Spider-Man TAS

[@cactusblack5993]

My Mt. Rushmore of comicbook villains and in no order... Lex, Joker, Magneto, Dr. Doom. Honorable mention goes to Green Goblin.

[@thunder8987]

I'd say joker, lex, darksied, reverse Flash, dr doom, magneto, Thanos, and the green Goblin are definitely my most important.

[@onyxwolfreaper21]

Funny considering that’s all the villains mentioned in the video-

[@thunder8987]

@@onyxwolfreaper21 yeah I noticed that lol. I posted that before watching the video and I figured he might have because it's the truth. I think if none of these aren't on the list then it's a invalid list in my eye. Especially if lex wasn't on here I would have freaked out.

[@kingshadow8782]

Lex Luthor Doctor Octopus Doomsday Joker Darkseid and Thanos are my all time favorite Supervillains.

[@mcjames8879]

Scarecrow, don't mess with him because he can make have a horror trip.

[@willjohnboy]

Joker is by far the greatest of all time.

[@puzzledhypnoshroom1004]

Nothing else to it.

[@cactusblack5993]

Eh, overrated imo.

[@puzzledhypnoshroom1004]

@@cactusblack5993 I can understand why but can hear your reason why?

[@cactusblack5993]

@puzzledhypnoshroom1004 I just feel like he's been overused and devalued lately. Plus, his overall impact within the DC universe isn't as large as Lex presence is. President, founder of LOD, etc.

[@quentinfogger5755]

He's popular for a guy without powers but is mentally unstable

[@hectorvergara3394]

7:00 Dr. Doom played a game of Mortal Kombat one day, saw subzero’s finisher and said, “here hold my controller” and went on to fight Thanos to one up the finisher move 😂

[@Weskalia]

You thought Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Venom would be Spider-Man's most important villain? But it was I Paul.

[@jspur22]

You are Paul???

[@danielwesley5051]

Paul, Ha! Your power pales is comparison to the true, most dastardly villain of comic books. THE WRITERS!!! (insert dramatic thunder)

[@johnsantos507]

Venom may be a villain because he and Eddie Brock has hatred of both Spider-Man and Peter Parker. But Venom hates Carnage more than he hates Spider-Man. So consider Venom is a antihero.

[@chidieberenwadike4165]

I would definitely add Venom, General Zod, Riddler, Sinestro, Carnage, Kang, Knull, Ra's al Ghul, Ultron, and Black Manta.

[@dieseltyme]

Doc Oc & Venom were on the thumbnail. I'd put both of them ahead of Antimonitor.

[@sammarchetti9143]

The Norman and Gwen affair was retconned to be a mysterio illusion with clones (thank god)

[@BoyNamedSue4]

For me Doctor Octopus is the ultimate “science gone wrong” villain

[@jrr2480]

This is my list 📃 of the greatest comic book 📙 villains (in no particular order) -Joker 🃏 -King Pin -Shredder -Frieza -Red Skull 💀 -Lex Luther -Amanda Waller -Green Goblin -Death Stroke - Metallo

[@RacerC45]

How is Amanda Waller a villain?

[@jrr2480]

@@RacerC45 she's an enemy to both super heroes and villains.

[@ericwilson8558]

I would like to add Cletus Kasady, aka Carnage, to the list because not only does he have a thing with killing kids like the joker, but he is like an unstoppable force of nature that pushes the superhero boundary of not killing anyone no matter how evil. For example, in Carnage USA, he was able to possess an entire town of people in Colorado and the Avengers. Then, he killed a little girl who lived in the town. Then, in the origin of carnage, spider-man and Venom had to team up to stop him and he threw a baby out the window without a second thought. Not to mention, he found a way to release Knull, the god of all the symbiotes and the creator of the necrosword, allowing Knull to kill one of the celestials and possess the rest. And finally, when Cletus Kasady was separated from the Carnage symbiote, Norman Osborn took it for himself to become the Red Goblin before it went back to Cletus Kasady! This character is more of a badass in comics than in the movie Venom 2, which I still wish it was an R- rated movie!

[@yurei_re2838]

It sucks that we couldn't get the first two Venoms rated R but Sony really wanted that crossover with Tom Holland's Spider-man

[@danielwesley5051]

Also, the guy just shrugged off getting ripped in half by the Sentry

[@kylecarter1599]

Carnage was created because someone asked, "What would happen if Joker got a symbiote?".

[@romeyrome32]

I can't disagree with that. Carnage has been a huge favorite of mine since The Spider-Man animated series and now from comic books.

[@phatkiddre]

Definitely honorable mention especially of late!

[@benrozner3353]

Its a great list here are sone of mine for no reason or order: Captain cold Scarecrow Surtur Two face

[@azertytores]

Joker, Lex Luthor, Reverse Flash, Green Goblin, Magneto, Thanos, Loki, Carnage, Sinestro, Catwoman, Ra's Al Ghul, Shredder I'll say.

[@isaacalexander5286]

Good list man but I would have axed Anti monitor and add Kingpin, Ras al ghu and if where going out side of the big 2 Megatron and Shredder.

[@jrs1145]

Dr Doom and Thanos are my favorites

[@deadmezero8742]

This is basically who is the villain who does the most personal horrible things to heroes

[@JaqenHghar.]

Doomsday is one of my all time favorites. I get why hes not on this list but hes still an awesome villain. Hes the John Wick of bad guys. He doesn't have an elaborate goal or complicated personality, hes just fucking shit up Edit: also, The Batman who Laughs, even though very new, could make a case to get on a list like this one day

[@BaconManGaming101]

should've mentioned that sins past was retconned because more people who don't read comics are gonna hear about the gwen affair and go around saying it without knowing it never actually happened

[@crimsonflash9577]

Why isn’t anyone saying KINGPIN. Dude is iconic across comics, cartoons, and movies.

[@haroldalan7080]

Villains like Venom and Carnage are very important Baddies in Marvel comics, with Venom being one of the most well known Spiderman villains in animated shows and in live action films like Spider-Man 3 and his first Stand alone movie with the actor Tom hardy has been Bane before to joined the Mcu as Venom🕸️🕸️.

[@andrewft31]

Venom only wants to kill Spiderman, Carnage wants to kill everyone, Kletus is a serial killer, Brock is just a journalist, obviously it is evident whole would be the worst person to give powers to

[@haroldalan7080]

@@andrewft31 He was also a Cellmate with Kletus casdey during their time in prison where Eddie brock workout and they became friends until Kletus turn his back on him🕸️🕸️.

[@marcusyates3044]

The Joker is the most iconic and most evil villain who can't EVER be topped!

[@thiccmcchicken550]

“I find your lack of faith disturbing”

[@CC-1138_DS]

Nah the Joker is Stil the more complex and fascinating character

[@trisstudio625]

Joker Good

[@GuardianKyle]

We are all forgetting the most important DC Villain of all time.... Lord Death Man.

[@vb2388]

6:15 its Metal Face Doom RIP MF DOOM

[@tmxcomics]

They luckily retconned that Gwen pregnancy story last year

[@philsheppard532]

Galactus needs to come off this list. He is a Nemesis rather than a Villain.

[@kylecollins3755]

It’s got to be Joker, then Lex Luther as one and two. After that, I would think Dr. Doom, Darkseid, and Thanos would make everyone’s top 10. My last five would probably be Venom, Bane, Norman Osborn, General Zod, and Ultron. But, I do think 6-10 are fairly interchangeable. I thought Galactus was an interesting choice because he’s not really a bad guy in the traditional sense.

[@alancarnell2747]

The creators of Swamp Thing and Man-Thing were roommates. Also Fantastic Four were created because the Justice League was selling really well. The whole Marvel universe exists because of the Justice League.

[@49ers_red_and_gold2]

1) The joker 2) Lex Luther 3) Reverse flash 4) Darkside

[@willjohnboy]

Darksieds 3rd with dr doom imo

[@cheerchair9284]

I might add kingpin to the list. And then maybe bullseye as a sub bullet under joker or green goblin as daredevil’s opposite

[@cheerchair9284]

Okay!

[@chidieberenwadike4165]

Marvel and DC has some great villains. Just love them.

[@oscrmc8496]

Norman Osborn and Gwen Stacy having kids was (thankfully) retconned. You disrespected Doctor Doom though

[@TheFlash60]

My top 20 supervillains in comics 1. The Joker 2. Magneto 3. Green Goblin 4. Lex Luthor 5. Dr. Doom 6. Reverse-Flash 7. Darkseid 8. Loki 9. Thanos 10. Sinestro 11. The Kingpin 12. Black Manta 13. Apocalypse 14. Red Skull 15. The Cheetah 16. Deathstroke The Terminator 17. General Zod 18. Bullseye 19. Captain Cold 20. Anton Arcane

[@michaelmetler6315]

Shredder Rita Repulsa Lord Zed Skeletor COBRA Commander Zorack Megaton. Gargamel Witchipoo Mum-ra

[@galactus4mac]

I like your list far better! Skeletor being on top. Hordak is deserving of a spot as well.

[@haroldalan7080]

Lothor, Meagog, Dai shi and Emperor grumm are excellent Power rangers villains during the Disney era age of Power ranger shows📺📺.

[@malikrichardson9125]

how the hell is venom not on the list.. one of the most popular comic book characters in general... and doc ock

[@quentinfogger5755]

So when are you going to do history of DC Despero since he is one of the biggest Justice League Villians from the Comics?

[@artsport9753]

Joker is the perfect warped mirror to the man who completes him. Good choice. A possible extra would be Ozymandias, the intellect of Luther and the fall of a super hero to a supervillain. Love to hear if you did think about him for inclusion. Great list

[@racheljackson4428]

i would put Two Face on the list because Cain and Abel is my Favourite Bible Story.

[@rodneybrown2059]

Lex Luthor just sounds so petty to me, I'd replace him with Vandal Savage or Brainiac.

[@miltonfreeman2047]

I wouldn't touch that list with a stick because you Mr arris is on the money with these villains, keep it coming variant 😊

[@masterofmastersmaster2991]

My interpretation of Lex Luthor is more of a misunderstood man trying to think ahead regarding humanity. See Luthor hates Superman because he is an alien who stunts humanities by saving us, which in turn stunts or growth and evolution. Eventually humanity would reach a point where we will fail to exist without Superman’s intervention because we were unable to develop the necessary defenses on our own through trial and error.

[@jamaisj]

1) Galactus isn't truly a villain. He only gets that rep because people don't understand him. 2) Doom and Magneto are far better heroes when they get they get the chance. Doom needs to overcome his ego, sure, but his best turns are when he falls just short of crossing over to hero, and his few times as hero have been great. Magneto has now been a hero longer than he was ever a villain, and he's become an even bigger inspiration as a hero. 3) You could replace them with Kingpin (who has fought everyone on Earth at some point), Carnage (who is just plain evil incarnate, especially with two current series and a movie), and Baron Zemo (currently four MCU movies, one MCU series, and a huge footprint in the comics). 4) For seven more characters: Poison Ivy, Ra's al-Ghul, Red Skull, apocalypse, Bane, Doomsday, and Maxwell Lord.

[@kevsteron]

Dear Arris, You've just given me an idea for a Death Battle: Lex Luthor vs Norman Osborne

[@dr.wolfstar1765]

Joker and green goblin

[@EldenLord78]

@sarvajithnalaneelan7923Green Goblin is one of the most iconic comic book villains. He’s definitely up there.

[@EldenLord78]

@sarvajithnalaneelan7923 Hell no, he’s up there with the Joker lol. Definitely not B tier.

[@rubyrubio3970]

Can you do the history of magneto, gambit, judge dredd, Cassie hack, qwenpool, hit monkey, vamperrella, moon girl & devil dinosaur and league of extraordinary gentlemen

[@quentinfogger5755]

Are you going to do history of Jentorra, Kryler(played by Bill Murray), Multiple Man, Cassie Lang as Stature/Stinger and the city of Chronopolis in honour of the Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumainia movie?

[@TheGuzeinbuick]

Darth Vader and the Joker are the two most important villains of all time? I'd probably go with either Satan or Dracula on that one.

[@RacerC45]

Do a video on characters who have remained dead in comics and will they ever be resurrected.

[@waahaa2348]

I love villains month.

[@s-boy4613]

I can't believe the Shredder didn't even get an honorable mention

[@Rmat7]

Yes the joker is the most popular, and for good reason, hes one of the few villians that generally outshines his hero counterpart. But i think magneto (more of an antihero) and dr doom are far better written villians

[@culjoe91]

Not sure if this was only a DC/Marvel list but I also had Shredder from TMNT on my list

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of the Elementals, Cyclone and Sandman along with Kurt Conners the Lizard, Rhino, Chameleon, Scorpion and the Human Fly along with the Tinkerer, Alistair Smythe the Ultimate Spider Slayer, Living_Brain, and Prowler?

[@darkservantofheaven]

You should do another list like this for non marvel and dc villai villains Shredder would easily be on this villain

[@sheard4328]

It's wild that Reverse Flash is above Lex Luthor.

[@jaydonwil1604]

They're not ranked

[@romeyrome32]

Brainiac, Red skull, Ra's al Ghul and The Kingpin are certainly worthy of being on this list but Arris and the crew totally nailed it.

[@VinnyS9143101982]

I’m a Daredevil guy he normally doesn’t kill but in Jokers case yeah he would

[@ericbreese3071]

I would add The Shredder and Negan just to give some variety besides DC and Marvel

[@sadusattack2628]

Don't get the high protein pancakes at IHOP. I shit my pants on the drive home.

[@l.n.3372]

You didn't show Smallville Lex Luthor for "TV section" :(

[@SteveDonnelly-e9i]

VERY WELL PUT! THANK YOU!!😊

[@mr_brazypitts5584]

Could u please do an update on all the flashes wally mostly but please!?!?

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you please do history of DC OMAC along with the Reach who are the aliens who created the Scarabs in honour of the release of the Blue_Beetle movie?

[@aidant6091]

I would also add Doomsday, he killed Superman and that event transcended comics

[@mr_a_1962]

Bro you forgot Wilson Fisk!

[@stryfespoint304]

Brainiac, General Zod, Doomsday, Bane, Ra's & Talia Al Ghul, Sinestro, Grail, Black Manta, Oceanmaster, Carnage, Knull, Mandarin, Red Skull, Apocalypse, Mr. Sinister, Sentinels, OMAC, Ultron, Kang, Dormammu, Mephisto, Loki, Violator, Doctor Octopus, Malebogia, Kingpin, Skrulls etc just to add to the roster of important villains.

[@connorohalloran1636]

Honorable mention, Doc Oct and Venom

[@marklangley2087]

Love the MF Doom pic on the Doctor Doom intro lol

[@JosephGambit]

I think Lex Luthor is the dark horse of the group, definitely my favorite DC villain

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

Joker Green Goblin Reverse flash Magneto Galactus Doctor Doom Thanos Darkseid Anti monitor Lex luthor

[@TrueTrickster2016]

Everyone: Joker Me: Venom

[@Orange66-g7r]

Same.

[@MichaelTaylor-qp2xf]

Magneto is my favorite villain and I'm glad to see him represented here.

[@reesejackson5935]

I think ones who are just shy of the list would be doc oc, vandal savage, sinestro and loki

[@MrKaseiyo]

Man, dont sleep on the guy with the long ass metal legs. That boy evil as it gets... And dont forget Stan lee daughter, she brings the golden medal.

[@jonathanswinny5680]

Totally agree with your list, if it should be longer i might add these from comic books as well. Shredder (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). Apocalypse (Marvel Comics). Carnage (Marvel Comics). Doomsday (DC Comics). Joe Dalton (Lucky Luke). Lobo (DC Comics). Venom (Marvel Comics). Doctor Octopus (Marvel Comics). Billy the Kid (Lucky Luke). 😈

[@Modern_Atlas]

Batman who laughs even though he’s newer, he’s hit so hard. Knull, finally giving a backstory to the symbiotes. Just some honorable mentions for newer characters

[@GVIL1977]

Galactus is not really a villain. He is a force of nature, not good or bad