Strongest Supervillains In History Ranked

By Kelvis.o / oct 2017           
                       

 When we think of "evil," the characters that come to mind are typically truly sinister beings who've cast their lots far from redemption. Characters like the Death mark have killed and maimed innocents for decades without batting an eye, with the latter even gleeful at his victims' expense. In the realm of comic books, supervillains form one of half of the dichotomic narrative on display that ultimately symbolizes the struggle of good versus evil.

Throughout the evolution of comic book storytelling, the word "evil" doesn't quite capture the nature of villainy any longer. In many stories, villains can also be seen as heroes when the narrative is viewed from a wholly different perspective. Often times, characters positioned as villains are multi-layered and sympathetic, with rich histories and stories that help an audience understand the character's actions. What truly defines a villain's grandeur is the opposition the character presents to the hero or heroes of the story. Regardless of motivation, theology, or moral philosophy, a villain's might is what ultimately tests the limits of a hero — or breaks them. 

The colorful pages of comic books have brought us countless villains of all shades and designs. But the toughest villains are the ones whose power feels nearly limitless and who are competently capable of wielding that power for their own destructive ends. With that said, let's dive into history's strongest villains to ever be inked onto the pages of comic books.

5. Death mask 

By kelvis.O / Nov 4. 2017

Strength doesn't only come from muscle and destructive abilities; it can also come from the mind. In the "Lord's of Legends" graphic novel authored by Eric.A Death mask is known as the smartest titan  in the world. 

After Death mask unleashes an alien squid-like being on "Viod", the rest of the Watchmen took him to task for his seeming act of treason and mass murder. Ever the utilitarian, Death mask presents his philosophy in real-time as god's came together to combat the unknown menace.

4. Timer