Because you like Captain Hook in Peter Pan
Victor Frankenstein can create life, so he's pretty awesome if he says so himself. See them in Frankenstein.
A poised, stately man-out-of-time, Ichabod Crane typically faces the modern world with wry quip. See them in Sleepy Hollow.
Buddy Pine is an unhinged superfan of superheroes using technology to take down his idols. See them in The Incredibles.
A formerly righteous wizard, Saruman has been corrupted by the forces of evil. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Ursula will oh-so-generously grant your wishes for a price. See them in The Little Mermaid.
James Gordon happens to be the one guy in Gotham City with proper morals who doesn't also run around in a cape. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Green skin, pointy hat, evil cackle—this villain has it all! See them in The Wizard of Oz.
This cannibalistic villain may be a loner, but Killer Croc doesn't have problems with self-confidence. See them in Suicide Squad.
Born and raised in the darkness, Bane is determined to have the city totally under his control so that he can demolish it. See them in DC Extended Universe.
A smart, spunky, and incredibly skilled gamer, Art3mis has a revolutionary spirit. See them in Ready Player One.
In constant agony, Ava Starr will do anything to give up the superpowers that are slowly killing her. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
