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There the worst Villains that the DC Universe has to offer and that's way I like them I'm Jefimus and this is my top 30 favorite DC Supervillians

30. Anti-monitor Real Name, ,First Appearance DC villains don't get much bigger or more universe-threatening than the Anti-Monitor. The cold, inhuman antithesis to the Monitors that oversee the multiverse, the Anti-Monitor hails from the anti-matter universe and is obsessed with destroying all other universes. It nearly succeeded in the Crisis on Infinite Earth's storyline, leaving the DCU a drastically different place in its wake. Even now, it remains one of the most overwhelming enemies of the Green Lantern Corps, and was a major foe during the stellar second half of Green Lantern: The Animated Series.

29. Captain Cold Real Name: Leonard Snart First Appearance: SHOWCASE #8 (1957) Proving there is no honor among thieves Captain Cold still represents the best (and by best I mean worst) about the Flash’s rouges gallery. He made sure the Rouges sent flowers when Elongated Man’s wife dies (Hey just because he evil doesn’t mean he can’t show a little sympathy) but if you get in his way of getting a score He’ll cut you up with an icy ray of death He’s a villain who’s as cold as ice.

28. Ocean Master Real Name: Orm Manrius First Appearance: Aquaman #66 (1966) Ocean Master is the evil half-brother of Aquaman, son of his father and another woman. Determined to usurp the throne of Atlantis, he employs piracy and terrorism to reach his goals. His powerful mystic abilities are channeled through his trident, although he also has access to technology and many other weapons.

27. Vandel Savage long before there were colorful, costumed heroes in the DCU, there was Vandal Savage. This Cro-Magnan warrior was forever changed when he encountered a fallen meteorite, gaining a boosted intellect and immortality as a result. Savage began a reign of terror that has lasted tens of thousands of years. The followers of the Religion of Crime even worship him as Cain, the father of crime. He's been a foe of nearly every DC hero at one point or another, and it seems he'll still be a thorn in the side of the world long after Batman and Superman are gone.

26. Black Manta: Real Name None First Appearance: Aquaman #35 (1967) Blood is thicker than water—and for Black Manta and Aquaman, bad blood has forever tainted the waters of their lives. A ruthless treasure hunter and mercenary, the man known as Black Manta spent his days scavenging the unexplored depths of the ocean, discovering long lost relics and powerful mythical items, all while taking on various jobs to fund his passion. But when he was hired to bring back a sample of Arthur Curry's blood, Black Manta encountered the young Aquaman and his father while the two were out at sea. In the ensuing struggle, Aquaman's father suffered a heart attack that ultimately led to his death which lead a vengeful Aquaman to kill Black Manta daddy by mistake. Fueled by hate and utilizing a powerful suit of armor that allows him to breathe underwater, survive the incredible pressures of the ocean depths and fire deadly energy blasts through his mask, Black Manta seeks to destroy Aquaman and everything he holds dear.

25. Ares, Real Name: None First Appearance: WONDER WOMAN #1 (1987) For as long as man has walked the Earth, he has warred with his fellow man. And as long as there is war, there will be Ares. The God of War has been a longtime adversary of the Amazonian warrior Wonder Woman. Not only is he immensely strong and durable Ares live for conflict. He has a way with starting wars on hopes no one win but him.

24. Ra's al Ghul: Vandal Savage isn't the only immortal villain with a grudge against the Caped Crusader. Ra's al Ghul has kept himself alive for centuries by bathing in the mystical Lazarus Pits. He's used that long life to assemble a vast, worldwide empire and the clandestine organization called the League of Assassins. He believes that the best way to restore harmony to the world is to destroy most of humanity. But even Ra's can't live forever, and he's long had his eye on Batman as his heir and replacement. Ra's unique blend of antagonism and admiration towards Batman makes him one of the more compelling Bat-villains out there.

23. Reverse Flash As if it wasn't bad enough that the Crime Syndicate has its own evil version of Flash, the Scarlet Speedster often has to contend with his doppelganger. Several characters have donned the yellow uniform and done their best to make Flash's life a living hell. Barry Allen has frequently clashed with Professor Zoom, a 25th Century refugee who wound up helping cause the very accident that gave Barry his powers in the first place. Wally West, meanwhile, has been pitted against Hunter Zolomon, a speedster who can freeze time and is obsessed with tormenting heroes so that they can become better. Whichever version rears his head, Reverse-Flash is a challenge even the fastest man alive can scarcely overcome.

22. Brainiac Is there any villain whose absence from the live-action Superman movies is more baffling than Brainiac? Aside from a certain bald-headed megalomaniac, Brainiac is unquestionably Superman's greatest foe. This cold, unfeeling android has devoted himself to amassing every last tidbit of knowledge there is. He catalogs the many cultures of the universe, collects samples, and destroys the rest so no one else can possess what he does. Often, Brainiac is portrayed as the destroyer of Krypton (either directly or indirectly).

21. Black Adam Real Name: Teth-Adam First Appearance: MARVEL FAMILY #1 (1945) It's often been a struggle for DC to update Shazam/Captain Marvel and make him appealing for modern audiences. But somehow, that's never been a problem for Shazam's most iconic villain, Black Adam. This ancient Egyptian monarch was the previous wielder of Shazam's powers, defending his homeland of Kahndaq for centuries until he became corrupted. Even with his penchant for ripping the limbs off his enemies, Adam is ultimately a tragic and compelling figure. He believes in a very old-school form of justice, and he has the power to enforce it.

20. The Crime Syndicate What if the Justice League were a group of dark and twisted villains? That's the simple but enduring concept behind the Crime Syndicate. Whether they hail from Earth-3 or the anti-matter universe, this group of villains are the polar opposites of their heroic counterparts. Owlman is Batman with no honor or morals or any humanity. Superwoman is a cruel, heartless version of Wonder Woman. And the mighty Ultraman is fueled by Kryptonite and abhors the sun.

19. Scarecrow If any of Batman's villains understand the power of fear better than he does, it's Scarecrow. Jonathan Crane endured a childhood full of abuse and torment. As an adult, he's used his training as a psychologist and his knowledge of chemistry to create a potent, fear-inducing toxin that makes victims experience their worst nightmares. But as much a threat as he is to Gotham, it turns out that even Scarecrow isn't immune to being afraid of the Batman.

18. The Shade A once C-list Flash foe writer James Robinson gave this shadowy thief an injection of Victorian class. His suave methods teaching Starman the history of heroics cast Shade in a surprising new light

17. Ozymandais Real Name Adrian First Appearance WATCHMEN #1 (1987) Forget the shouting, shooting, strangling: villains are at their unsettling best when they remain calm even when delivering unspeakable horror. And that person is Adrian Veidt AKA Ozymandias the brainy psychopath of the Watchmen whose idea of saving the world involves causing the deaths of two million people. This guy is so evil he puts a hit out on himself.

16. Amanda Waller Amanda Waller is definitely one of those villains who doesn't actually see herself as a villain. This high-level government agent merely does whatever she deems necessary to safeguard the public. That includes forming the so-called "Suicide Squad," a group of incarcerated villains who carry out highly dangerous missions in exchange for reduced sentences. Waller doesn't trust the superheroes of the world, and she doesn't particularly care whom she hurts in her pursuit of the greater good. And lately, her profile has been higher than ever thanks to movies like Green Lantern and TV series like Arrow.

15. Talia Al GhulTalia's origin has never been all too important in regards to her vital role in the Batman mythos. What's important is that she's Ra's Al Ghul's daughter, and she's madly in love with the Dark Knight. She may be the head of the infamous League of Assassins, but Talia al Ghul is a little more complicated than your average villain. Her motives are usually pure, even when her methods are not, and she's been of great help to Batman and other heroes from time to time. Since then, the two have had several run-ins, both direct and indirect. In particular, it was Talia who used a Lazarus Pit to revive Jason Todd, the second Robin, and helped him embark on a campaign of vengeance as the Red Hood. More to her credit, Talia happens to be one of the few people who've successfully double-crossed Lex Luthor - installed as the head of LexCorp after Luthor was elected president of the United States, she used the opportunity to reveal Luthor's crimes to the world. Oh and she mothered the latest Robin

14. Faora Hu-Ul Let me put this in words you can understand Faora-Ul is frightening. She’s Zod’s sub-commander and a leader of the Kryptonian military who is completely devoted and loyal to her General. Ruthless, cold, and brutal in her methods, Faora’s military training and skills make her a very dangerous opponent to Superman. Her expertise in close quarters combat and melee weaponry make her every move lethal and deadly.

13. Lady Shiva Real Name Sandra Woosan/Wu-San First appearance , ‪Richard Dragon‬ Kung fu fighter #5 December (1975), A master of all forms of Martial Arts, Lady Shiva was one of the deadliest foes Batman ever faced. This Badass taught the Cassandra Cain Batgirl some of her tricks and help The Dark Knight make a comeback after Bane broke his spine. But many opponents underestimate Lady Shiva and end up make it the last deadly mistake of the lives

12. Harley Quinn Real Name: Harleen Quinzell First Appearance Batman The Animated Series J oker's Favor Harley is the only villain on this list who didn't debut in a comic book. Instead, she was created as a sidekick for Joker in Batman: The Animated Series. And she almost instantly caught on with viewers who loved her zany antics and her sad, unrequited love for "Mistah J." When she was finally introduced into the comics years later, Harley instantly became a vital piece of the Gotham puzzle. She's one of Batman's most fun villains, and she's also on a never-ending journey to establish her own reputation outside the shadow of her puddin'

11. Cheetah Cheetah is one of Wonder Woman's oldest villains, dating all the way back to the heroine's early adventures in 1943. Over the years, there have been many women to call themselves Cheetah, most famously the modern age villainess Barbara Ann Minerva. This archaeology-obsessed explorer was granted supernatural powers that are as much a curse as a blessing, causing her to transform into a half human/half cheetah. Her strength, rage, and ferocity in battle make her one of the few on Earth who can stand up to Wonder Woman.

10. Mr. Freeze Real Name Dr. Victor Freis First Appearance Mr. Freeze has been a mainstay of the Batman franchise for decades. But the villain didn't truly come into his own until his debut on Batman: The Animated Series. The episode "Heart of Ice" revamped Freeze from a simple madman with a cold gun to a tragic, brooding scientist who dealt with the loss of his wife by cutting off his humanity and trying to make all of Gotham as cold as his own heart. It was a take that has profoundly influenced Freeze's portrayal in every medium.

9. Bane Imagine if a young Bruce Wayne were stripped of all his childhood luxury and his loving family, and instead he was doomed to live his entire life in one of the worst prisons in the world. What sort of man would result from that hell? That would be Bane, a man with all of Batman's incredible will and cunning, but also bolstered by the power of the super-steroid, Venom. Bane escaped his prison and dedicated himself to breaking the Bat and ruling Gotham in his place. And he even succeeded for a time, which is more than any other villain can say. But the Bat broke him right back, and the two have been locked in a bitter and violent rivalry ever since.

8. Sinestro Sometimes villains are just more interesting than the heroes they oppose. They're more flawed and more tragic. That certainly applies to Sinesto, who has just experienced a decade-long renaissance at the hand of writer Geoff Johns. Sinestro was once considered the greatest Green Lantern because of his ability to maintain law and order in his sector. But Sinestro turned to fear as a more potent weapon than willpower, and that's been his downfall ever since. Now he's gone from being the greatest Green Lantern to being the greatest Green Lantern villain, and he has an entire Lantern Corps of his own to call upon.

7. Doomsday: Real Name None First Appearance SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #17 (1992) Man of Tomorrow, meet Doomsday – and we mean that literally. Arriving in 1992, this bizarre genetic experiment started out on Krypton, just like Superman, but instead of having powers granted by a yellow sun, is the peak of genetic perfection, able to adapt to any challenge and revive himself. A rampaging, mindless monstrosity, Doomsday is pure rage and destruction – and so formidable that he was actually able to kill Superman. Didn't last, though.

6. Two-Face Batman is a character defined by duality. None of his enemies reflect this trait better than Two-Face. Once he was Harvey Dent, a brilliant District Attorney who, alongside Batman and Commissioner Gordon, was determined to make Gotham a safer place to live. But that crusade ended with the death of Harvey's wife and a grotesque burn covering half his face. Now Two-Face embraces the power of chance. A simple coin flip can either save a man or damn him to his fate. He's a classic villain not just because of the destruction he can cause if the coin lands wrong, but because deep down, Batman still thinks he can save Harvey.

5. Deathstroke Real Name Slade Wilson First Appearance: New Teen Titians # 2 (1980) Everyone loves Batman because he's a martial arts wunderkind who always has a plan for every situation. That explains the core of Deathstroke's appeal as well. He's earned his reputation as the best mercenary in the world several times over. His natural combat skills are enhanced by an experimental procedure that boosted his strength, reflexes, and brain power. Whether he battles the Teen Titans or the Justice League, Deathstroke is a one-man army that can give even heroes like Flash and Green Lantern pause. But beneath that armor, Deathstoke has an aura of tragedy that makes him compelling as a protagonist too. That's a quality that the TV series Arrow has been tapping into.

4. General Zod: Superman would probably be much happier if his cousin Supergirl and dog Krypto were the only other survivors of Krypton's destruction. But unfortunately, General Zod and his minions survived thanks to being imprisoned within the Phantom Zone. Whenever he's freed from this prison, Zod devotes himself fully to punishing the son of Jor-El. And his Kryptonian physiology makes him quite the force to be reckoned with. To date, Zod is one of the few iconic Superman villains to appear in film, featuring in the first two live-action movies and last year's Man of Steel reboot.

3. Lex Luthor Real name None First Appearance: Lex Luthor firmly believes that he could be the savior of the world if Superman wren't around to hog his glory and inspire humanity to be weak and dependent. And maybe he's right. Luthor is quite possibly the most intelligent man in the world, and he's build a massive corporation up from nothing. There's very little this super-genius can't accomplish when he sets his mind to it. Unfortunately, he'd rather continue his feud with Superman than help humanity. That's the crux of their dynamic, and it's why Luthor has remained such a great villain all these decades.

2. The Joker You can't have Batman without Joker. They're like the yin and yang of Gotham. Whereas Batman is determined to destroy crime and bring order back to his city, Joker cares only about chaos, anarchy, and killing his victims in the funniest ways possible. Very little is known about this villain before he started dressing like a clown and tormenting the city. Maybe he was a failed comedian. Maybe he was a mob enforcer. That uncertainty has become part of Joker's charm. This is not a villain we want to get close to or even understand. We just want to see him cut loose and make Gotham his playground. Maybe one day he'll make Batman see the joke that is life.

1. Darkseid Real Name Uxius First Appearance: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134 (1970) As much as I like villains with depth and complexity, but there's something to be said for bad guys who are just rotten to the core. Darkseid is about as evil a figure as you'll find in the DCU. As one of the mythical New Gods of the Fourth World, he rules the hellish planet of Apokolips as an all-powerful tyrant. His 250,000-year rule has revolved around his quest to understand the elusive Anti-Life Equation. With it, Darkseid will make the entire universe abandon free will and submit to him. If any DC villain is ideally suited to appear in the eventual Justice League movie, it's Darkseid.

Honorable Mentions

Posion Ivy

Killer Frost

Soloman Grundy

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There the worst Villains that the DC Universe has to offer and that's way I like them I'm Jefimus and this is my top 30 favorite DC Supervillians

30. Anti-monitor Real Name, ,First Appearance DC villains don't get much bigger or more universe-threatening than the Anti-Monitor. The cold, inhuman antithesis to the Monitors that oversee the multiverse, the Anti-Monitor hails from the anti-matter universe and is obsessed with destroying all other universes. It nearly succeeded in the Crisis on Infinite Earth's storyline, leaving the DCU a drastically different place in its wake. Even now, it remains one of the most overwhelming enemies of the Green Lantern Corps, and was a major foe during the stellar second half of Green Lantern: The Animated Series.

29. Captain Cold Real Name: Leonard Snart First Appearance: SHOWCASE #8 (1957) Proving there is no honor among thieves Captain Cold still represents the best (and by best I mean worst) about the Flash’s rouges gallery. He made sure the Rouges sent flowers when Elongated Man’s wife dies (Hey just because he evil doesn’t mean he can’t show a little sympathy) but if you get in his way of getting a score He’ll cut you up with an icy ray of death He’s a villain who’s as cold as ice.

28. Ocean Master Real Name: Orm Manrius First Appearance: Aquaman #66 (1966) Ocean Master is the evil half-brother of Aquaman, son of his father and another woman. Determined to usurp the throne of Atlantis, he employs piracy and terrorism to reach his goals. His powerful mystic abilities are channeled through his trident, although he also has access to technology and many other weapons.

27. Vandel Savage long before there were colorful, costumed heroes in the DCU, there was Vandal Savage. This Cro-Magnan warrior was forever changed when he encountered a fallen meteorite, gaining a boosted intellect and immortality as a result. Savage began a reign of terror that has lasted tens of thousands of years. The followers of the Religion of Crime even worship him as Cain, the father of crime. He's been a foe of nearly every DC hero at one point or another, and it seems he'll still be a thorn in the side of the world long after Batman and Superman are gone.

26. Black Manta: Real Name None First Appearance: Aquaman #35 (1967) Blood is thicker than water—and for Black Manta and Aquaman, bad blood has forever tainted the waters of their lives. A ruthless treasure hunter and mercenary, the man known as Black Manta spent his days scavenging the unexplored depths of the ocean, discovering long lost relics and powerful mythical items, all while taking on various jobs to fund his passion. But when he was hired to bring back a sample of Arthur Curry's blood, Black Manta encountered the young Aquaman and his father while the two were out at sea. In the ensuing struggle, Aquaman's father suffered a heart attack that ultimately led to his death which lead a vengeful Aquaman to kill Black Manta daddy by mistake. Fueled by hate and utilizing a powerful suit of armor that allows him to breathe underwater, survive the incredible pressures of the ocean depths and fire deadly energy blasts through his mask, Black Manta seeks to destroy Aquaman and everything he holds dear.

25. Ares, Real Name: None First Appearance: WONDER WOMAN #1 (1987) For as long as man has walked the Earth, he has warred with his fellow man. And as long as there is war, there will be Ares. The God of War has been a longtime adversary of the Amazonian warrior Wonder Woman. Not only is he immensely strong and durable Ares live for conflict. He has a way with starting wars on hopes no one win but him.

24. Ra's al Ghul: Vandal Savage isn't the only immortal villain with a grudge against the Caped Crusader. Ra's al Ghul has kept himself alive for centuries by bathing in the mystical Lazarus Pits. He's used that long life to assemble a vast, worldwide empire and the clandestine organization called the League of Assassins. He believes that the best way to restore harmony to the world is to destroy most of humanity. But even Ra's can't live forever, and he's long had his eye on Batman as his heir and replacement. Ra's unique blend of antagonism and admiration towards Batman makes him one of the more compelling Bat-villains out there.

23. Reverse Flash As if it wasn't bad enough that the Crime Syndicate has its own evil version of Flash, the Scarlet Speedster often has to contend with his doppelganger. Several characters have donned the yellow uniform and done their best to make Flash's life a living hell. Barry Allen has frequently clashed with Professor Zoom, a 25th Century refugee who wound up helping cause the very accident that gave Barry his powers in the first place. Wally West, meanwhile, has been pitted against Hunter Zolomon, a speedster who can freeze time and is obsessed with tormenting heroes so that they can become better. Whichever version rears his head, Reverse-Flash is a challenge even the fastest man alive can scarcely overcome.

22. Brainiac Is there any villain whose absence from the live-action Superman movies is more baffling than Brainiac? Aside from a certain bald-headed megalomaniac, Brainiac is unquestionably Superman's greatest foe. This cold, unfeeling android has devoted himself to amassing every last tidbit of knowledge there is. He catalogs the many cultures of the universe, collects samples, and destroys the rest so no one else can possess what he does. Often, Brainiac is portrayed as the destroyer of Krypton (either directly or indirectly).

21. Black Adam Real Name: Teth-Adam First Appearance: MARVEL FAMILY #1 (1945) It's often been a struggle for DC to update Shazam/Captain Marvel and make him appealing for modern audiences. But somehow, that's never been a problem for Shazam's most iconic villain, Black Adam. This ancient Egyptian monarch was the previous wielder of Shazam's powers, defending his homeland of Kahndaq for centuries until he became corrupted. Even with his penchant for ripping the limbs off his enemies, Adam is ultimately a tragic and compelling figure. He believes in a very old-school form of justice, and he has the power to enforce it.

20. The Crime Syndicate What if the Justice League were a group of dark and twisted villains? That's the simple but enduring concept behind the Crime Syndicate. Whether they hail from Earth-3 or the anti-matter universe, this group of villains are the polar opposites of their heroic counterparts. Owlman is Batman with no honor or morals or any humanity. Superwoman is a cruel, heartless version of Wonder Woman. And the mighty Ultraman is fueled by Kryptonite and abhors the sun.

19. Scarecrow If any of Batman's villains understand the power of fear better than he does, it's Scarecrow. Jonathan Crane endured a childhood full of abuse and torment. As an adult, he's used his training as a psychologist and his knowledge of chemistry to create a potent, fear-inducing toxin that makes victims experience their worst nightmares. But as much a threat as he is to Gotham, it turns out that even Scarecrow isn't immune to being afraid of the Batman.

18. The Shade A once C-list Flash foe writer James Robinson gave this shadowy thief an injection of Victorian class. His suave methods teaching Starman the history of heroics cast Shade in a surprising new light

17. Ozymandais Real Name Adrian First Appearance WATCHMEN #1 (1987) Forget the shouting, shooting, strangling: villains are at their unsettling best when they remain calm even when delivering unspeakable horror. And that person is Adrian Veidt AKA Ozymandias the brainy psychopath of the Watchmen whose idea of saving the world involves causing the deaths of two million people. This guy is so evil he puts a hit out on himself.

16. Amanda Waller Amanda Waller is definitely one of those villains who doesn't actually see herself as a villain. This high-level government agent merely does whatever she deems necessary to safeguard the public. That includes forming the so-called "Suicide Squad," a group of incarcerated villains who carry out highly dangerous missions in exchange for reduced sentences. Waller doesn't trust the superheroes of the world, and she doesn't particularly care whom she hurts in her pursuit of the greater good. And lately, her profile has been higher than ever thanks to movies like Green Lantern and TV series like Arrow.

15. Talia Al GhulTalia's origin has never been all too important in regards to her vital role in the Batman mythos. What's important is that she's Ra's Al Ghul's daughter, and she's madly in love with the Dark Knight. She may be the head of the infamous League of Assassins, but Talia al Ghul is a little more complicated than your average villain. Her motives are usually pure, even when her methods are not, and she's been of great help to Batman and other heroes from time to time. Since then, the two have had several run-ins, both direct and indirect. In particular, it was Talia who used a Lazarus Pit to revive Jason Todd, the second Robin, and helped him embark on a campaign of vengeance as the Red Hood. More to her credit, Talia happens to be one of the few people who've successfully double-crossed Lex Luthor - installed as the head of LexCorp after Luthor was elected president of the United States, she used the opportunity to reveal Luthor's crimes to the world. Oh and she mothered the latest Robin

14. Faora Hu-Ul Let me put this in words you can understand Faora-Ul is frightening. She’s Zod’s sub-commander and a leader of the Kryptonian military who is completely devoted and loyal to her General. Ruthless, cold, and brutal in her methods, Faora’s military training and skills make her a very dangerous opponent to Superman. Her expertise in close quarters combat and melee weaponry make her every move lethal and deadly.

13. Lady Shiva Real Name Sandra Woosan/Wu-San First appearance , ‪Richard Dragon‬ Kung fu fighter #5 December (1975), A master of all forms of Martial Arts, Lady Shiva was one of the deadliest foes Batman ever faced. This Badass taught the Cassandra Cain Batgirl some of her tricks and help The Dark Knight make a comeback after Bane broke his spine. But many opponents underestimate Lady Shiva and end up make it the last deadly mistake of the lives

12. Harley Quinn Real Name: Harleen Quinzell First Appearance Batman The Animated Series J oker's Favor Harley is the only villain on this list who didn't debut in a comic book. Instead, she was created as a sidekick for Joker in Batman: The Animated Series. And she almost instantly caught on with viewers who loved her zany antics and her sad, unrequited love for "Mistah J." When she was finally introduced into the comics years later, Harley instantly became a vital piece of the Gotham puzzle. She's one of Batman's most fun villains, and she's also on a never-ending journey to establish her own reputation outside the shadow of her puddin'

11. Cheetah Cheetah is one of Wonder Woman's oldest villains, dating all the way back to the heroine's early adventures in 1943. Over the years, there have been many women to call themselves Cheetah, most famously the modern age villainess Barbara Ann Minerva. This archaeology-obsessed explorer was granted supernatural powers that are as much a curse as a blessing, causing her to transform into a half human/half cheetah. Her strength, rage, and ferocity in battle make her one of the few on Earth who can stand up to Wonder Woman.

10. Mr. Freeze Real Name Dr. Victor Freis First Appearance Mr. Freeze has been a mainstay of the Batman franchise for decades. But the villain didn't truly come into his own until his debut on Batman: The Animated Series. The episode "Heart of Ice" revamped Freeze from a simple madman with a cold gun to a tragic, brooding scientist who dealt with the loss of his wife by cutting off his humanity and trying to make all of Gotham as cold as his own heart. It was a take that has profoundly influenced Freeze's portrayal in every medium.

9. Bane Imagine if a young Bruce Wayne were stripped of all his childhood luxury and his loving family, and instead he was doomed to live his entire life in one of the worst prisons in the world. What sort of man would result from that hell? That would be Bane, a man with all of Batman's incredible will and cunning, but also bolstered by the power of the super-steroid, Venom. Bane escaped his prison and dedicated himself to breaking the Bat and ruling Gotham in his place. And he even succeeded for a time, which is more than any other villain can say. But the Bat broke him right back, and the two have been locked in a bitter and violent rivalry ever since.

8. Sinestro Sometimes villains are just more interesting than the heroes they oppose. They're more flawed and more tragic. That certainly applies to Sinesto, who has just experienced a decade-long renaissance at the hand of writer Geoff Johns. Sinestro was once considered the greatest Green Lantern because of his ability to maintain law and order in his sector. But Sinestro turned to fear as a more potent weapon than willpower, and that's been his downfall ever since. Now he's gone from being the greatest Green Lantern to being the greatest Green Lantern villain, and he has an entire Lantern Corps of his own to call upon.

7. Doomsday: Real Name None First Appearance SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #17 (1992) Man of Tomorrow, meet Doomsday – and we mean that literally. Arriving in 1992, this bizarre genetic experiment started out on Krypton, just like Superman, but instead of having powers granted by a yellow sun, is the peak of genetic perfection, able to adapt to any challenge and revive himself. A rampaging, mindless monstrosity, Doomsday is pure rage and destruction – and so formidable that he was actually able to kill Superman. Didn't last, though.

6. Two-Face Batman is a character defined by duality. None of his enemies reflect this trait better than Two-Face. Once he was Harvey Dent, a brilliant District Attorney who, alongside Batman and Commissioner Gordon, was determined to make Gotham a safer place to live. But that crusade ended with the death of Harvey's wife and a grotesque burn covering half his face. Now Two-Face embraces the power of chance. A simple coin flip can either save a man or damn him to his fate. He's a classic villain not just because of the destruction he can cause if the coin lands wrong, but because deep down, Batman still thinks he can save Harvey.

5. Deathstroke Real Name Slade Wilson First Appearance: New Teen Titians # 2 (1980) Everyone loves Batman because he's a martial arts wunderkind who always has a plan for every situation. That explains the core of Deathstroke's appeal as well. He's earned his reputation as the best mercenary in the world several times over. His natural combat skills are enhanced by an experimental procedure that boosted his strength, reflexes, and brain power. Whether he battles the Teen Titans or the Justice League, Deathstroke is a one-man army that can give even heroes like Flash and Green Lantern pause. But beneath that armor, Deathstoke has an aura of tragedy that makes him compelling as a protagonist too. That's a quality that the TV series Arrow has been tapping into.

4. General Zod: Superman would probably be much happier if his cousin Supergirl and dog Krypto were the only other survivors of Krypton's destruction. But unfortunately, General Zod and his minions survived thanks to being imprisoned within the Phantom Zone. Whenever he's freed from this prison, Zod devotes himself fully to punishing the son of Jor-El. And his Kryptonian physiology makes him quite the force to be reckoned with. To date, Zod is one of the few iconic Superman villains to appear in film, featuring in the first two live-action movies and last year's Man of Steel reboot.

3. Lex Luthor Real name None First Appearance: Lex Luthor firmly believes that he could be the savior of the world if Superman wren't around to hog his glory and inspire humanity to be weak and dependent. And maybe he's right. Luthor is quite possibly the most intelligent man in the world, and he's build a massive corporation up from nothing. There's very little this super-genius can't accomplish when he sets his mind to it. Unfortunately, he'd rather continue his feud with Superman than help humanity. That's the crux of their dynamic, and it's why Luthor has remained such a great villain all these decades.

2. The Joker You can't have Batman without Joker. They're like the yin and yang of Gotham. Whereas Batman is determined to destroy crime and bring order back to his city, Joker cares only about chaos, anarchy, and killing his victims in the funniest ways possible. Very little is known about this villain before he started dressing like a clown and tormenting the city. Maybe he was a failed comedian. Maybe he was a mob enforcer. That uncertainty has become part of Joker's charm. This is not a villain we want to get close to or even understand. We just want to see him cut loose and make Gotham his playground. Maybe one day he'll make Batman see the joke that is life.

1. Darkseid Real Name Uxius First Appearance: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134 (1970) As much as I like villains with depth and complexity, but there's something to be said for bad guys who are just rotten to the core. Darkseid is about as evil a figure as you'll find in the DCU. As one of the mythical New Gods of the Fourth World, he rules the hellish planet of Apokolips as an all-powerful tyrant. His 250,000-year rule has revolved around his quest to understand the elusive Anti-Life Equation. With it, Darkseid will make the entire universe abandon free will and submit to him. If any DC villain is ideally suited to appear in the eventual Justice League movie, it's Darkseid.

Honorable Mentions

Posion Ivy

Killer Frost

Soloman Grundy