Is it just me, or do the people advertising books and movies need to stop bragging about how dangerous their villains are?
I remember reading the back cover of a movie - I think it was “Fantastic Four” - where they boasted about how they had the deadliest supervillain ever.
I also remember rolling my eyes.
I remember reading the back cover of a movie - I think it was “Fantastic Four” - where they boasted about how they had the deadliest supervillain ever.
I also remember rolling my eyes.
My PR minions have informed me that my supposed scariness is a selling point.
So you’ve got a deadly supervillain - so what? Anyone with two working brain cells to rub together can slap a game-breaking power onto a character and say he’s the scariest. (By the way, I’ve seen supervillains who throw galaxies like shuriken. If you think yours is the deadliest, you’re probably wrong.)
Personally, I’m more interested in complex, entertaining villains who are interesting to watch. Preferably ones who are actual characters, with intriguing personalities and realistic motivations, instead of being pointlessly, one-dimensionally evil. I’m talking about Scorpius from Farscape, several of the Akatsuki members from Naruto, or a character from Puella Magi Madoka Magica whom I can’t name due to spoilers.
I also like the ones who, even if the writers are reluctant to give them an understandable motive produced by a clear backstory, are still thoroughly entertaining. Like the Joker.
What about you? What do you think are the most important ingredients when creating a good villain? I look forward to reading your comments.
Personally, I’m more interested in complex, entertaining villains who are interesting to watch. Preferably ones who are actual characters, with intriguing personalities and realistic motivations, instead of being pointlessly, one-dimensionally evil. I’m talking about Scorpius from Farscape, several of the Akatsuki members from Naruto, or a character from Puella Magi Madoka Magica whom I can’t name due to spoilers.
I also like the ones who, even if the writers are reluctant to give them an understandable motive produced by a clear backstory, are still thoroughly entertaining. Like the Joker.
What about you? What do you think are the most important ingredients when creating a good villain? I look forward to reading your comments.
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