Since 1938, the world of DC Comics has been led by Jerry Siegel and the famous hero of Joe Shuster. Superman. But with any superhero comes many supervillains, especially one as prominent as the Man of Steel.
Superman makes his epic debut Action Comedy #1, and in the nearly ninety years since his creation, he has been the true face of superhero comics. Like any comic book hero, the Man of Tomorrow has an equally clever rogues gallery to keep him on his toes. Superman's best enemies represent his transformation, even if it's an opponent The Kryptonians with bad motives or cruel people who rely on their wisdom. Considering that the Man of Steel is one of the strongest heroes, creating a difference between him and his enemies is easy. From galactic tyrants to meddlesome impshe has some of the best rogues in comics.
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Doomsday
Created by Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding, Jerry Ordway, Louise Simonson and Roger Stern
Created by DC with the sole purpose of killing Superman, Doomsday made his world-shaking debut at the beginning of the “Death of Superman” event. Here, it is revealed that he was created through repeated practice and recreationbreeding the perfect animal that can withstand almost anything. After crashing on Earth, the monster tore through the US, resulting in a massive battle with Superman on the streets of Metropolis.
Doomsday doesn't have much in the way of depth to him, instead representing a mindless force driven to hate Superman and kill him at any cost. The villain is the best moral challenge for the hero, often requiring him to cross the line and take the life of a monster to avoid the carnage he causes.
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Mr. Mxyzptlk
Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster
Mr. Mxyzptlk first appeared during the Golden Age, where he would appear to influence the Man of Steel, as Clark Kent and his superhero alter ego. An imp from the Fifth Dimension, Mxyzptlk can twist reality as he sees fit, and can only be banished – for a short time – if Superman can make him say his name back. Because of this unique ability, the character stands as one of the greatest tests of Kal-El's intelligence, forcing him to devise new ways to deceive his enemy.
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Mr. Mxyzptlk is far from Superman's worst enemy, instead he is defined by his antics and his interference with Clark Kent. Despite this, his powers contradict reality do it for one of the bad guys who can destroy itable to reshape the world around his opponent.
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The Ultra-Humanite
Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster The Humanite's mission is simple: conquer and rule the World.
Ultra-Humanite makes his debut all the way back Action Comedy #13where he was first portrayed as an ancient evil genius intent on ascending to the next stage of evolution. During the Bronze Age, this villain finally developed himself when he placed his brain in the body of a mighty albino gorilla. While other characters are motivated by wealth or the simple destruction of Superman, i Humanite's mission is simple: conquer and rule the World.
While he has transitioned into being more associated with the JSA, the Ultra-Humanite is still an occasional threat to Superman, lately Superman and the Authority by Grant Morrison and Mikel Janín. The villain combines elements of everything from Lex Luthor's demeanor to Doctor Doom's ambition and Gorilla Grodd's appearance, making him a truly impressive and formidable foe.
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Mongul
Created by Len Wein and Jim Starlin
Monul appeared for the first time in a magazine DC Comics Presents and has since been established as one of the greatest tyrants in the DC Universe. As the ruler of WarworldThe villain forces various creatures and heroes from around the world to fight to the death in his twisted gladiator games. With the luxury of living under the red sun, the criminal is well protected from the full power of Superman, who often needs help in fighting his enemy in his territory.
When writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson continued Action Comedyit was revealed that Mongul I had been deposed by his son, Mongul II, who was more cruel than his father. After being forced to fend for himself in the wild, the ruthless follower sets his sights on galactic dominance, targeting several planets to conquer. He would have succeeded if it wasn't for the discovery of Superman a a new energy source and the assistance of the Authority in releasing the land.
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Lobo
Created by Keith Giffen and Roger Slifer
Lobo made his debut as run-of-the-mill space villain in the style of Guardians of the Galaxy enemies, but it was soon reinvented by Keith Giffen in his series. There, it was explained that the Czarnian biker killed his entire species, ensuring that he would be truly unique in the galaxy. Turning to his career as a bounty hunter, Ultimate Bastiche has devoted his life to women, money, and violence, which ultimately brings him into conflict with the Man of Steel.
Today, Lobo alternates between heroism and villainy, making him one of DC's greatest characters. While some people are happy to see him join the Justice League, the Main Man is at his best when he's on his own chaotic nature allowed to reach its full potential. The character combines the rebellious, punk-rock culture of the late '80s and '90s, with a villain who stands out as a true original – and will happily kill anyone who says otherwise.
Created by Robert Bernstein and Al Plastino
Metallo began life as John Corben, a criminal who, after being fatally injured in a car accident, was cared for by a robotic genius named Vale, who implanted his brain into a machine body. Convinced that Superman was planning a Kryptonian attack on Earth, Vale sought to use Metallo as a weapon against the superhero, but was soon killed by his own creation. With the heart of Kryptonite, the villain is able to face the Man of Steel in battle, making his opponent weaker than his steel form.
Metallo stands out as Superman's most bitter enemy, especially in recent story arcs that have reminded readers that the villain is a man trapped in a machine shell. In many ways, the character shares tragic themes like Frankenstein's Monster, now a man left defined by one person. a terrible distortion of science, who does not like his presence. That said, some of the stories don't play into the sad realm, instead making Corben a mercenary-type villain, happy to work with other villains for profit.
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Darkseid
Created by Jack Kirby the criminal is hungry for the Anti-Life Equation
Darkseid is the ruler of Apokolipsa terrifying planet near the edge of the universe. Empowered by the Source, the villain hungers for the Anti-Life Equation, which will give him the power to choose sentient beings in the universe. Driven by his need for power and conquest, Darkseid is the epitome of megalomaniac cunning and cunning.
Darkseid was not created to be Superman's villain, but rather the ruthless ruler of Apokolips who posed a threat to Earth. However, since the villain has been heavily involved in the main events of DC, he has positioned himself as a rival to the Man of Steel, whose abilities have been important in defeating the New God.
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General Zod
Created by Robert Bernstein and George Papp
General Zod was created to give Superman his perfect balance, the same way Flash has Reverse-Flash and Batman now has Bane. Originally, he was portrayed as a rebel general from Krypton, who was imprisoned along with his allies in the Phantom Zone. Recent stories have added depth to the character, exploring how he is ultimately driven by the restoration of his species – or what. he can establish Kryptonian supremacy over the universe.
General Zod is full of qualities that are the complete opposite of Superman, whether that's his vision, in fact, of racial dominance, the power-to-do-right, or his contempt for those weaker than him. Just as Clark Kent comes to embody America's ideals of freedom and justice, Zod embodies many of the tyrants the United States has fought against, making him a perfect mirror image of Kal-El.
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Brainiac
Created by Otto Binder and Al Plastino
First appearance on Action Comedy #242, Brainiac is a sentient android who travels the universe, seeking to collect cities from various planets, destroying them in his wake to control their knowledge. As the criminal responsible for the Bottle City of Kandor, he gave Superman a unique window into its history and culture – but presented a similar threat against Earth.
Brainiac is a mind-driven creature, designed to absorb all information available in the universe. Few villains have been responsible for as much death and destruction as him, and for major DC stories like him. Meeting and “Justice / Doom War” shows how his desires can spread through time and space. Because of his ability to repeat himself, Brainiac is one of Superman's most difficult villains to killand his stories often represent him as a virus, completely embodying the threat of Artificial Intelligence.
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Lex Luthor
Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster
First appearance on Action Comedy #23, Lex Luthor has been Superman's main villain since the Golden Age, although his previous appearances were more frequent and one-dimensional. Since the 1980s, the villain has become a villain the most successful, ambitious, and successful enemy in Metropolissucceeding President of the United States and ruler of Apokolips.
Lex Luthor is the embodiment of unchecked ego and ambition in the DC Universeand historically it was motivated by less anti-Superman causes. For a character who was once driven by hate Superman due to his hair loss, the archenemy has come a long way and is now someone who has joined forces to challenge the existence of the Multiverse itself.