Favorite super-villains

Jet Wave · July 22, 2015, 08:54:44 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on July 22, 2015, 08:46:47 PM

if i were to start getting into comics, like... where would i start
there's so many storylines and stuff--it just seems like an absolute nightmare to follow

i take it the movies aren't really good resources, but they'd be the easiest for me

Just wait until Marvel resets itself soon.

Elai · July 22, 2015, 08:55:16 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on July 22, 2015, 08:46:47 PM

if i were to start getting into comics, like... where would i start

Both Marvel and DC's universes just got "rebooted", so now is a great time to start reading the comics.

If you're more into watching stuff, check out anything from the DC Animated Universe. It's all really good stuff there. But if I had to narrow it down...
-Justice League (the most important and necessary for getting a grasp of the DC Universe, IMO)
--Justice League Unlimited (follows 'Justice League' directly, opening up the story to lesser-known characters. My favourite being Vigilante.)

-Batman: The Animated Series (precedes everything in the DCAU IIRC, followed directly by Batman Beyond)
--Batman Beyond (surprisingly still good, even for today. Follows BTAS, so watch that first.)

For movies, it's a little harder to narrow down at DC, because they're all pretty fucking good. But I'll try.
-All-Star Superman (arguably the best interpretation of Superman ever, though I recommend the comic over the movie. Movie will still suffice, though.)

-Batman: Under the Red Hood (quality adaptation with awesome voice acting. Highly recommended.)

-Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (I think you'll really enjoy this one. It's a little bit more... philosophical than the others.)

-Justice League: Doom (Batfags dick ride this story to death, but still a very good movie.)

-Justice League The Flashpoint Paradox. (arguably the best DCA movie I've ever seen. Highly recommended.)

-Superman/Batman: Apocalypse (good movie, one of the weaker movies, though. Still recommended.)

-The Dark Knight Returns: Full movie (I fucking HATE this story, but a lot of Batfags enjoy it. It's still worth a watch/read if you want to immerse yourself, though.)

Any of those are great.

For Marvel, I recommend the 90's Spider-man show, and Spectacular Spider-man. Nothing else is really all that great from Marvel, animation-wise. Wolverine and the X-Men is also quite good, but my experience with that show is lacking.

For live-action, I reckon you've seen quite a few movies in your time. I'll do a best-to-worst list.

Literally anything from the MCU (from Iron Man 1 to Ant-Man, regardless of some of the shittier movies on the way.)
Spider-man 1/2 (and 3 if you hate yourself)
X-Men
X2
X3 The last Stand (regarded as one of the worst Superhero movies ever, but necessary to understand the next movie...)
X-Men Days of Future Past
Fantastic Four
Superman 1/2 (3 and 4 are god-awful. 1/2 and very dated but still necessary to watch, IMO)
Tim Burton's Batman/Batman Returns ('Batman Forever' and 'Batman and Robin' are good for a laugh. Like Superman, these movies are dated as fuck but still necessary.)
The Amazing Spider-man/2
The Wolverine (decent)
Man of Steel (I really liked it, but most people don't. You probs won't enjoy it if you're not a die-hard fan of Superman like me, or aren't a fan of Snyder's directing style. Still necessary to watch if you want to understand Batman V. Superman)

That seems to be it, for now.

Luis · July 22, 2015, 09:04:24 PM

Deathstroke and Ultron

Verbatim · July 22, 2015, 09:05:58 PM

i would have said ultron, too, but one of the key factors of being a supervillain, in my opinion, is their capacity to induce fear in the audience--they have to be threatening

i wasn't threatened at all by ultron
maybe it was because his CG didn't look real enough, or because i sympathized too much with his goal--idk

DAS B00T x2 · July 22, 2015, 09:07:59 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on July 22, 2015, 08:39:42 PM

i never liked magneto simply for two reasons

1. his name isn't pronounced mag-NET-oh (it's mag-NEET-oh... what the fuck is that shit)
2. he has the goofiest design ever, with the worst colors ever

i never read comics so i always tend to have a superficial system of ratings for these type of things

This is a magneto, often just called a mag. It's an early ignition timing system that basically uses a resister and a spinning chunk of metal to time an electrical current. It's pronounced mag-NEET-o. You will find two of them on nearly any airplane with a reciprocating engine.

Verbatim · July 22, 2015, 09:10:07 PM

July 22, 2015, 09:19:50 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on July 22, 2015, 08:21:16 PM

nolan-verse two-face

^

Casper · July 22, 2015, 10:07:46 PM

True Turquoise · July 22, 2015, 10:13:55 PM

Shredder

Doctor Doom · July 22, 2015, 10:15:04 PM

Spoiler

Darkseid is such a friendly guy.

Doctor Doom · July 22, 2015, 10:16:27 PM

Quote from: Jet Wave on July 22, 2015, 08:54:44 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on July 22, 2015, 08:46:47 PM
if i were to start getting into comics, like... where would i start
there's so many storylines and stuff--it just seems like an absolute nightmare to follow

i take it the movies aren't really good resources, but they'd be the easiest for me
Just wait until Marvel resets itself soon.

They're going through a catastrophe on unlimited worlds, one might say.

big sponge · July 22, 2015, 11:37:26 PM

The Penguin and Tyrannosaurus Reich.

R o c k e t · July 22, 2015, 11:40:52 PM

Quote from: XSEAN on July 22, 2015, 08:00:05 PM

Smaug

Smaug is amazing. I kinda wish he was a good guy though

Azumarill · July 23, 2015, 12:07:59 AM

Dr Doom, Darkseid, Joker, Ares, Magneto, Sinestro

Miia · July 23, 2015, 12:08:48 AM

Smaug
Thanos
Megatron

Hahahaha very funny Zonda · July 23, 2015, 12:09:47 AM

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Azumarill · July 23, 2015, 12:11:43 AM

Quote from: Prehisnake on July 22, 2015, 08:55:16 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on July 22, 2015, 08:46:47 PM
if i were to start getting into comics, like... where would i start

Both Marvel and DC's universes just got "rebooted", so now is a great time to start reading the comics.

If you're more into watching stuff, check out anything from the DC Animated Universe.
-Batman: The Animated Series
-Batman Beyond
-Justice League
-Justice League Unlimited

For movies,
-All-Star Superman
-Batman: Under the Red Hood
-Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths
-Justice League: Doom
-Justice League The Flashpoint Paradox.

Any of those are great.

For Marvel, I recommend the 90's Spider-man show, and Spectacular Spider-man. Nothing else is really all that great from Marvel, animation-wise.

the '67 spider man show tho

its fuckin LEGENDARY

Dopameme · July 23, 2015, 12:14:50 AM

Apocalypse

i always liked the idea of the Four Horsemen and the book of Revelations in general, quite an interesting read even for the most militant atheists i'd say.

Azumarill · July 23, 2015, 12:26:08 AM

Quote from: Verbatim on July 22, 2015, 08:46:47 PM

if i were to start getting into comics, like... where would i start
there's so many storylines and stuff--it just seems like an absolute nightmare to follow

i take it the movies aren't really good resources, but they'd be the easiest for me

honestly just shuffle around the various DC and Marvel properties until you find a storyline that seems interesting and just go from there.

for tv/movies, DC's animated stuff is the go-to.
Batman: The Animated Series
Superman: The Animated Series
Justice League
Justice League: Unlimited
Static Shock
Batman Beyond

^ all share the same universe

Teen Titans & Young Justice are both really good as well

for movies theres a lot of good options
Wonder Woman 2009
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths
Batman: Under the Red Hood
Batman: Assault on Arkham
Justice League: Flashpoint Paradox
Justice League: Gods and Monsters (also has three 5 minute companion shorts + some companion comics)

for marvel properties, try these for shows
X Men: Evolution
Spider Man (1967- this is more of a "so bad its good" kind of thing, a really fun romp that doesnt take itself seriously)
Spider Man (1994)

marvel movies:
Spider Man 2
X Men
X Men 2
X Men: First Class
X Men: Days of Future Past (retcons the events of X Men 3 so you might want to watch or read about X3 to really understand whats going on)
Blade
Iron Man 1
Captain America 2
Guardians of the Galaxy

maverick · July 23, 2015, 12:59:46 AM

Quote from: Prehisnake on July 22, 2015, 08:55:16 PM

For Marvel, I recommend the 90's Spider-man show, and Spectacular Spider-man. Nothing else is really all that great from Marvel, animation-wise.

Wolverine and the X-Men is right up there with Spectacular Spider-Man for top-tier comicbook animation.

Elai · July 23, 2015, 01:00:22 AM

Quote from: Maverick on July 23, 2015, 12:59:46 AM

Quote from: Prehisnake on July 22, 2015, 08:55:16 PM
For Marvel, I recommend the 90's Spider-man show, and Spectacular Spider-man. Nothing else is really all that great from Marvel, animation-wise.
Wolverine and the X-Men is right up there with Spectacular Spider-Man for top-tier comicbook animation.

Ah, yes. How could I forget?

Jono · July 23, 2015, 01:30:56 AM

comic villains:
The Joker
Darkseid
Deathstroke
Bane
Lex Luthor

video game villains:
Dr. Nefarious
Diablo
Saren Arterius
The Illusive Man
Arcturus Mengsk
Sarah Kerrigan (SC1/Brood War era when she was evil)
The Lich King
The Gravemind

Mmmmm Napalm · July 23, 2015, 03:36:07 AM

The Riddler [Arkhamverse]

Scarecrow [Arkhamverse]

Doctor Doom

Mister Freeze [TAS/Arkhamverse]

Lex Luthor [DCAU]

Naru · July 23, 2015, 04:02:56 AM

Nosferatu

Jono · July 23, 2015, 04:06:57 AM

Quote from: Totes not Naru or Gasai on July 23, 2015, 04:02:56 AM

Nosferatu

True Turquoise · July 23, 2015, 04:07:08 AM

Nico

Naru · July 23, 2015, 04:08:06 AM

Quote from: Jono on July 23, 2015, 04:06:57 AM

Quote from: Totes not Naru or Gasai on July 23, 2015, 04:02:56 AM
Nosferatu

The best plot twist in history of cartoons

gats · July 23, 2015, 04:13:51 AM

venom

Korra · July 23, 2015, 08:20:29 AM

Quote from: True Turquoise on July 23, 2015, 04:07:08 AM

Nico

I said super-villain, not weebery.

XSEAN · July 23, 2015, 08:30:26 AM

Quote from: Rocketman287 on July 22, 2015, 11:40:52 PM

Quote from: XSEAN on July 22, 2015, 08:00:05 PM

Smaug

Smaug is amazing. I kinda wish he was a good guy though

Voiced very well by Benedict Cumberbatch