In this article, we will explore the Top 10 Comic Book Series Featuring Villains as the Protagonists, where villains take the centre stage.
The concept of the “Suicide Squad” originated in DC Comics and was first introduced in “The Brave and the Bold” #25 in 1959, but the modern version we’re familiar with debuted in 1987 in “Legends” #3.
The Venom symbiote is from a race of extraterrestrial parasites known as the Klyntar. It originally debuted in “The Amazing Spider-Man” #252 (1984) as a new black costume for Spider-Man.
The Secret Six consists of six villainous and morally ambiguous characters who find themselves blackmailed into working together by a mysterious figure known as Mockingbird.
“Superior Foes of Spider-Man” is a comic series published by Marvel Comics that premiered in July 2013. The series was created by Nick Spencer and Steve Lieber.
In her early appearances, Harley Quinn is portrayed as the Joker’s love interest and sidekick, a psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum (Dr. Harleen Quinzel) who falls in love with the Joker and descends into madness.
One of the most significant series focusing on Thanos is “Thanos Quest” (1990), a two-part limited series written by Jim Starlin.
One of the significant standalone series featuring Deathstroke is “Deathstroke the Terminator,” which started in 1991. In this series, readers see Deathstroke taking on various mercenary jobs, battling heroes and other villains.
“Thunderbolts” is a Marvel Comics series that premiered in 1997. The series introduced a new superhero team, but with a twist: these “heroes” were actually supervillains in disguise.
Joker’s origins are often left intentionally vague and contradictory, adding to his enigmatic and unpredictable nature.
Over the years, Magneto’s character has evolved from a straightforward villain into a complex figure whose methods may be extreme, but whose motivations are grounded in his experiences and beliefs about mutant rights and survival.