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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2014 7:16:57 GMT -5
50 DC Comics Favorite Supervillains from Number 50 to 1 While back - As Doctor Fate, I did both 50 Favorite DC and MARVEL Superheroes and this time I will start out doing the 50 DC SuperVillains - 1st, and then Marvel 2nd. I will start on Number 50 ... later on today and work my way up to Number 1 SuperVillain of DC Comics - according to my favorites as a kid up to now.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2014 7:21:11 GMT -5
Who will be Number 1? Find Out for yourself, I will start with Number 50 later on today and I will post my countdown to Number 1 when I done the research on these SuperVillains that I loved from DC Comics. It will be the same format of the Superheroes from DC Comics and Marvel Comics too. Sit back and enjoy the Countdown ...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2014 8:45:33 GMT -5
50 - Owlman, CSA 49 - Ultraman, CSA 48 - Superwoman, CSA 47 - Johnny Quick, CSA 46 - Power Ring, CSA
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2014 9:18:09 GMT -5
CRIME SYNDICATE OF AMERICA Start off with a bang, 5 Villains of the Crime Syndicate of America - are the only Super-Villain Team in existence that I truly love together. Members, includes Ultraman, Power Ring, Johnny Quick, Superwoman, and Owlman. Created By: Gardner Fox Illustrated By: Mike Sekowsky General History of Crime Syndicate of AmericaFrom WikipediaAs detailed in Justice League of America #29 (August 1964),[2] the Crime Syndicate of America originally lived on Earth-Three, a world where history was "reversed" from the real world (e.g., Christopher Columbus discovered Europe, British colonists declared their independence from America, and President John Wilkes Booth was assassinated by Abraham Lincoln). It initially had no superheroes, only the supervillains of the Crime Syndicate, though this changed with the later introduction of the heroic Lex Luthor who used his vast intelligence for good. Justice League of America (vol. 1) #29, 1964. In their first appearance, the Crime Syndicate, bored with the ease with which they were able to commit crimes on their Earth (and with no one to truly challenge them), discovered the existence of Earth-One and Earth-Two after Ultraman got "Ultra-Vision" from exposure to a large chunk of kryptonite and found he could peer between Worlds. Intrigued by the existence of super-heroes, they crossed the dimensional void and attacked the JLA and JSA. The villains were at first defeated but when they said the word "Volthoom", they sent themselves into Earth-Three thanks to a fail safe created by Power Ring. The CSA was then able to capture the JSA by transporting them to Earth-Three and imprisoning them, intending to fight the JLA on Earth-2 to prove their superiority (The JLA had a natural advantage on Earth-1 and the CSA had a similar advantage on Earth-3, Earth-2 being chosen as a neutral environment where neither would have an edge). However, the JLA defeated the Syndicate by tricking the members into unleashing more power than they could control, such as Ultraman acquiring so many powers he couldn't use any of them, Power Ring's ring generating constructs that were too large for him to control after Green Lantern gave it a boost, and Wonder Woman allowing Superwoman to 'steal' her Lasso of Truth knowing that her opponent wouldn't be able to use both of them. Following this defeat, the JLA freed the captured Justice Society heroes and imprisoned the CSA in an unbreakable bubble generated by Green Lantern's power ring that was placed in a "limbo" dimension between the Earths where time has no meaning. Interesting Fact: The villains were at first defeated but when they said the word "Volthoom", they sent themselves into Earth-Three thanks to a fail safe created by Power Ring. CRIME SYNDICATE OF AMERICA Johnny Quick - Flash (Barry Allen) Counterpart Superwoman - Wonder Woman (Diana Prince) Counterpart Owl Man - Batman (Bruce Wayne) Counterpart Power Ring - Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) Counterpart Ultraman - Superman (Clark Kent) Counterpart At the time of this adventure (See General History) there were no Counterparts for Aquaman and Martian Manhunter as we speak that's put the damper on this fan of this group when it's first came out. I was so disappointed in that. Reason for (As Group) Rank: One of the most unique idea that ever came out of the Silver Age of Comics in DC Comics History and one of the innovative ideas by Gardner Fox who came up with this group back in 1964. I was 5 years old when this group came out and I read this story back in 1966, when Batman (Adam West) exploded on the scene and this group captivated it's existence like no other group at that time. I truly liked the dynamics of this group and having said that these collective bunch of super-villains have a special meaning in my heart. 
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Post by justicefreak on Nov 2, 2014 9:56:52 GMT -5
Any reason as to the particular order you ranked the members of the syndicate in? Such as liking different powers or personalities over the others.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2014 10:48:16 GMT -5
Any reason as to the particular order you ranked the members of the syndicate in? Such as liking different powers or personalities over the others. The reason that I did this justicefreak, is that I've ranked these guys basically all Number #46 so that I've placed them as a group than individually ranked. I like Power Ring the best because he's one of the craftiest of all Crime Syndicate Members and I disliked both Owlman and Ultraman for their hideous costumes at the time that this group was existed. Of the only remaining three - Johnny Quick, Superwoman, and only Power Ring remained my all time favorite member of this diabolical group.   Some favorite images of Power Ring here. |
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Post by Pharozonk on Nov 2, 2014 11:32:59 GMT -5
Power Ring has always been my favorite Crime Syndicate member. I love that he's such a coward compared to the real Hal Jordan.
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Post by justicefreak on Nov 2, 2014 13:09:26 GMT -5
Ok that's a good reason...I've always liked the group but have never been that much about the individual members. Of course there weren't that many stories that featured them back in the day either to expand on their personalities.
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Post by Hoosier X on Nov 2, 2014 13:55:24 GMT -5
The Crime Syndicate is DA BOMB!
I didn't read that many DC comics when I first started collecting in the 1970s when I was a kid. But I loved (and still love!) the Secret Society of Super-Villains! I bought the whole series issue-by-issue when it was brand new. So that means I saw the Crime Syndicate in one of the later issues of the Secret Society at a time when I had read one issue of Superman and had never read an issue of Green Lantern.
They ROCK! My favorite is Superwoman.
The Crime Syndicate also plays a prominent part in the five-part JLA/JSA cross-over that ran through JLA and All-Star Squadron in the 1980s. That's one of my top three JLA/JSA cross-overs.
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Post by Phil Maurice on Nov 2, 2014 14:02:02 GMT -5
Adding to the chorus of praise for the Crime Syndicate. In collecting Silver Age appearances of the JSA over the last few years, that initial Crime Syndicate appearance in JLA 29-30 was an utter joy to seek out and experience. Glad to see them make your list.
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Post by Action Ace on Nov 2, 2014 17:52:21 GMT -5
I really enjoy the Crime Syndicate of America whenever they've shown up over the years. I read and enjoyed their first appearance in a JLA Archive a few years ago and now own the original issues. There was the JLA/ JSA/ All-Star crossover and Ultraman's appearance in DC Comics Presents Annual #1 when I was a kid. Morrison's Earth 2 was a great story as well. I thought Geoff Johns did a great job in the Forever Evil event.
I'd rank them individually...
#1 Ultraman
2. Owl Man
3. Superwoman
4. Power Ring (the new one in the New52 Justice League is enjoyable as well)
5. Johnny Quick
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2014 6:10:31 GMT -5
Number 45 - Maxima Alter Ego - Princess Maxima of Almerac Team Affiliations - Superman Revenge Squad Created by - Roger Stern Illustrated by - George Perez Abilities Superhuman Strength, Superhuman Speed, Superhuman Endurance, Invulnerability Flight, Telekinesis, Empathy, Telepathy, Hypnosis, Optical Force-Beams, and Force Field-Generation. Interesting Fact - Maxima later found herself reluctantly working with Brainiac who had destroyed Almerac with the Warworld. She turned against him, and helped Earth's heroes defeat him, subsequently joining a reformed Justice League for her own reasons. When the League helped her save Almerac from Starbreaker, the planet's ruling council exiled her. Interesting Fact 2 - She offered herself sexually to Superman again, hoping that her recent good deeds would offset her earlier ruthlessness. Superman, now married to Lois Lane, was even less interested in her proposal than before. Angry and humiliated, she joined the Superman Revenge Squad. She swore that Superman had rejected, humbled and humiliated her for the last time, and threatened that the next time they meet, it would truly be war Reason for Rank: Villain Reformed, she was listed in my top 50 Heroes of DC Comics - and that's bothers me when she reluctantly was working with Brainiac during on Epic DC Comics Adventure - "Panic in the Sky" that was truly one of my favorite novels that DC Comics was working on during that time frame. Tough, determined, and quite a powerhouse villain to be working with Brainiac at that time.  I have a copy of that book and it's truly an epic adventure and I enjoyed reading over and over again! One of my favorite novels that DC Comics put together.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2014 6:25:07 GMT -5
Number 44 - Parallax  Alter Ego - Hal Jordan Team Affiliations - Sinestro Corps Created by - Ron Marz Illustrated by - Darryl Banks Abilities Parallax has immense fear-casting and mind-control powers, strong enough to easily frighten and control the likes of Superman, Wonder Woman, and even someone like Spectre, except those who are capable of understanding and conquering inner fear such as Hal Jordan or Batman. Strangely, it was unable to control Alan Scott even though he experienced fear from Parallax (Abin Sur explains that in humans fear is intellectual, which may have something to do with the ineffectuality of Parallax's powers and the fear entity itself mentioned that Alan's power differs from the fear entity, the Guardians, and the Green Lantern Corps as they derive their powers from emotional spectra), although he did experience a fever which led him to increasingly weaken during Parallax's attempts. It can take possession of someone's body when they feel even the slightest fear. Parallax is also capable of creating solid light constructs, such as creating a convincing duplicate of Sinestro for Hal Jordan to kill. Parallax can create both green and yellow objects or creatures. As a being of pure energy, Parallax has no true physical form of its own; it generally changes into forms that will instill fear in its victims. Interesting Fact - Following the complete destruction of his home town Coast City by the villain Mongul, Hal Jordan descends into madness, destroying the Green Lantern Corps, killing his friend Kilowog and all of the Guardians except for Ganthet. After this, Jordan assumed the name Parallax and became a supervillain Interesting Fact 2 - It made very sad when I read the story in Interesting Fact. Reason for Rank: Sad to say, Hal Jordan made the list and having said that is enough for me to place him at #44. I just can't believe I'm saying this. Hal Jordan a Super-Villain ...
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Post by Pharozonk on Nov 3, 2014 15:02:10 GMT -5
The amount of hatred I have towards Parallax Hal Jordan could fuel the sun for the next millennia.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2014 15:26:54 GMT -5
The amount of hatred I have towards Parallax Hal Jordan could fuel the sun for the next millennia. I totally agree with 100 percent and then some ... |
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