Heroes are the ones who get all of the attention in comic books.And rightfully so , they are the heroes.And isn't that the point ? Good triumphing over evil! But were would they be without there arch rivals? Those who hunger for power , money , or just flat out have a thirst for blood and destruction.Well without a villain there would simply be no need for a hero. So lets give the villains a little of the spotlight.Who's the number one villain in comics? Well there are lots of worthy candidates, but since this is a top ten list we will have to narrow it down a bit.

Doctor Dooms armored suit gives him super strength , power of flight , a force field, and discharges energy blasts. He is highly intelligent and very creative. He has invented many dangerous weapons over the years.His hate for Reed Richards makes the Fantastic Four his main target. But not all of his attention is focused on the Four. He is a very powerful villain ,and is a threat to the entire universe.

The Abomination is the closest thing the Hulk has to a equal. He is nearly as strong as the Hulk, but his strength dos not  increase with anger. He also has healing power but not as fast as Hulks. Unlike the Hulk he can not change back to his human form.But he has intelligence and speech in his current superhuman state.

The Green Goblins strength comes from a experimental formula that he tested on his self.The formula also gave him increased speed , endurance, and healing.But although it is responsible for his great power. It also gave him insanity. In addition to his strengths he has a large inventory of weapons to aid him in his battles.The Goblin has been Spidermans greatest enemy over the years. But going up against the Goblin is a fight any hero would rather avoid.

Brainiacs powers include superior intelligence, telepathic and psychokinetic ability. Brainiac has taken on many forms threw the years.Every time that it seems Brainiac is forever defeated. Somehow he,or his mind survives. And with every reincarnation he becomes more powerful. He is constantly upgrading his self ,and his intelligence is unmatched by anyone in the universe.

Apocalypse can increase body density, mimic metals, teleport, grow to giant sizes, and increase strength to unmatched levels .He also has the power of flight. He is a shape shifter and is immune to the effects of age.Apocalypse is one of the biggest threats in the universe.As he has demonstrated time and time again. With the strength and ability he has he is far to powerful for one hero to take on alone. It is always the combined efforts of many that is necessary to defeat him.

Darkseid is as ruthless as they come.He rules with an iron fist,and gives his people only what is necessary to survive. Not that he cares if they die,but more so to keep the work force going.Darkseid is nearly invulnerable and has super strength. It is said that no one can survive his omega beams.What makes him even more dangerous is that he rules an entire planet. So as great as his powers are he also has a worlds army to aid him in his wars. He has stood toe to toe with powerful heroes such as Superman. His only true defeat was at the hands of Doomsday. Everyone else can just call it a draw.

Doomsday was a genetic experiment in which he was cloned and killed thousands of times. The purpose of this was to create the ultimate survivor.But in doing so they also created the ultimate destroyer.He is responsible for millions of deaths across the universe. He kills without remorse ,or hesitation.He is as strong or stronger than Superman.And just like the man of steel he is nearly invulnerable. But his greatest power is not his strength. It is his ability to adapt. Doomsday can not be killed the same way twice. So with each death he is only made stronger!

When it comes to powerful mutants there aren't many who measure up to Magneto.His ability to control metal is an especially dangerous gift.Bullets, bombs, missiles, any weapons made from metal are useless against him. He can control metal objects in anyway he sees fit. He might project them back at his enemy's. Or use them to shield his body from harm. This gives him great defensive,and offensive force. He is very intelligent and always has a detailed battle strategy.He believes that war is a must for the survival of mutants. And has used his gift of persuasion to convince other mutants to join his cause.

Lex Luthor has been Superman's greatest enemy over the years. He has no super powers, but is highly intelligent. He relies manly on his vast resources to wage his wars on the man of steel,And the rest of the world.He is very gifted when it comes to manipulating people. Money is not a motivation for Lex. It is his lust for power,Complete power over the entire planet.Lex has invented many world threatening weapons,most with the intention of killing Superman.He is a constant threat to humanity.He is as cold hearted as they come. Cross Lex Luthor and you can mark yourself a dead man.

How can you describe the Joker? One word, Madness!  The Joker is pretty much the biggest lunatic in comics.Which also makes him one of the most dangerous.He is completely unpredictable and unstable.He has many gadget type weapons and will not hesitate in pulling the trigger.Blowing some guys head off is funny to him. He has an ultimate hate for Batman, and it seems that causing him pain is the Jokers greatest enjoyment. I know there are stronger villains out there, But no villain is more popular or more recognised than the Joker!