I have been saying this for a while now. Villains who are simply evil for wealth, power, etc can be just as, if not MORE interesting/entertaining than ones who are made to be sympathetic.
Some of the MOST ICONIC VILLAINS EVER follow this, and I feel like that isn't said enough
Some of the MOST ICONIC VILLAINS EVER follow this, and I feel like that isn't said enough
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I am tired of villains who you can't just hate for their evil act without all those sad backstories and complex motivations.
BRING BACK THE SIMPLER TIMES EVERY NOW AND THEN.
I have more posts on my X account detailing about the game. ^-^;
Yes, I did just follow you to bluesky just to do this. I said I was passionate and meant it.
Deep/complex villains are pretty good and all, but they usually lack the same screen presence and personality that makes “pure evil” villains so memorable and enjoyable.
Brando though is 100% Evil just for Evil, don't let this mothersucker fool you with his charisma and tragic backstory.
A: darth vader is much more popular
B: the lion king is reskinned Shakespeare
C: modern Lex Luthor opposes Superman for ideological reasons as much as for personal gain.
Modern Luthor opposing Superman does have a thematic behind it, but Luthor in universe does it because he has an ego and is offended by Superman mere existence. Now I'll argue that isn't Evil for being Evil, but that isn't always an ideological reason.
Villains who kill just because they can
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WsZdDDQ8b0
But he's also an asshole 👍
I definitely see the merits of having a more fleshed-out villain, but just because they're not doesn't make them bad (even if they can be easily done bad).