List of black supervillains
Encyclopedia
The following individuals are black
supervillains in comics, television, and movies.
Supreme)
Black people
The term black people is used in systems of racial classification for humans of a dark skinned phenotype, relative to other racial groups.Different societies apply different criteria regarding who is classified as "black", and often social variables such as class, socio-economic status also plays a...
supervillains in comics, television, and movies.
DC Comics
- Black MantaBlack MantaBlack Manta is a supervillain appearing in DC Comics, primarily as the archenemy of Aquaman. The character debuted in Aquaman #35 .-Fictional character biography:...
- Black MassBlack Mass (comics)Black Mass is a fictional DC Comics supervillain. He first appeared in Justice League of America #234 -Fictional character biography:...
- Black SpiderBlack SpiderBlack Spider is the name of several fictional characters who are DC Comics villains. The first two were both primarily the enemies of Batman.-Fictional character biographies:-Eric Needham:...
- CrowbarCrowbar (comics)Crowbar is a fictional supervillain in the DC Universe. He first appeared in Justice League of America #233 .-Fictional character biography:...
- CyborgirlCyborgirlCyborgirl is a fictional character owned by the comic book company DC Comics. She is a member of Villainy Inc. and has battled Wonder Woman. She is the niece of the scientist who helped repair Cyborg.-Fictional character biography:...
- Enforcer II (Mica, a female assassin for the 2000 Committee. From FirestormFirestorm (comics)Firestorm is the name of several comic book superheroes published by DC Comics. Ronnie Raymond and Martin Stein, the first Firestorm, debuted in Firestorm, the Nuclear Man #1 , and was created by Gerry Conway and Al Milgrom. Martin Stein, by himself as Firestorm, debuted in Firestorm the Nuclear...
#14) - FatalityFatality (comics)Fatality is a fictional character, a supervillain in the DC Comics universe.-Fictional character biography:The eldest child of the planet Xanshi's ruling family, the girl who would one day call herself Fatality was sent off-world to be educated by the Warlords of Okaara...
- Flare (Fatal FiveFatal FiveThe Fatal Five are fictional characters, a supervillain team of the 30th century in the DC Comics universe. They were created by Jim Shooter and first appeared in Adventure Comics #352 as enemies of the Legion of Super-Heroes....
) - Freeway (ninja who trained under Asano Nitobe)
- Houngan (Brotherhood of Evil)
- Killer CrocKiller CrocKiller Croc is a comic book supervillain in the DC Universe, an enemy of Batman. Created by writer Gerry Conway and artist Gene Colan, while there was a shadowy cameo in Detective Comics #523 , his actual first appearance is credited to Batman #357 , which is also the first appearance of Jason...
- Maitresse (enemy of Sovereign SevenSovereign SevenSovereign Seven is a creator-owned American comic book series, created by Chris Claremont and Dwayne Turner, and published by DC Comics.-Publication history:...
) - Peek-a-BooPeek-a-Boo (comics)Peek-a-Boo is a fictional character, a supervillain in DC Comics and a member of Wally West's Rogue's Gallery. Created by Geoff Johns and Scott Kolins, the character first appeared in Flash v2, #180, .-Fictional character biography:...
- Power Ring III (Antimatter counterpart to Green Lantern John StewartJohn Stewart (comics)John Stewart is a fictional character, a comic book superhero published by DC Comics. He first appeared in Green Lantern vol. 2, #87 , and was created by Dennis O'Neil and Neal Adams.-Publication history:...
) - Pulsar (Benjamin Day, nuclear powered villain from Brave and the Bold #196)http://www.mykey3000.com/cosmicteams/obscure/p.htm#Pulsar
- Ron Evers (a cyborg and former friend of Victor Stone/Cyborg)
- Shadow Thief (Carl Hammer, the second Shadow Thief, got his "shadow suit" from the MonitorMonitor (comics)The Monitor is a fictional character created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez as one of the main characters of DC Comics' Crisis on Infinite Earths limited series....
, as seen in VigilanteVigilante (comics)Vigilante is the name used by several fictional characters appearing in DC Comics. The original character was one of the first DC Comics characters adapted for live-action film, beating Superman by one year.-Greg Saunders:...
#14) - Skorpio (enemy of SteelJohn Henry IronsSteel , also known as the Man of Steel, is a fictional character, a superhero in the DC Universe. First appearing in The Adventures of Superman #500 , he is the third character known as Steel and was created by Louise Simonson and artist Jon Bogdanove...
) - Tally Man II (One Year Later)
- Tattooed ManTattooed ManThe Tattooed Man is the name of two of Green Lantern's enemies, as well as of one related character.-Abel Tarrant:The first Tattooed Man first appeared in Green Lantern v2, #23 ....
III - Tobias WhaleTobias WhaleTobias Whale is a comic book villain, a fictional character created by Tony Isabella and Trevor Von Eeden as Black Lightning's nemesis. He first appeared in Black Lightning #1 .-Fictional character biography:...
- WundaWunda (comics)Wunda is a fictional extraterrestrial amazon published by DC Comics. She first appeared in Seven Soldiers: Mister Miracle #1 , and was created by Grant Morrison and Pasqual Ferry.-Fictional character biography:...
(member of the Female FuriesFemale FuriesThe Female Furies are a group of fictional women warriors appearing in comics published by DC Comics. They first appeared in Mister Miracle #6 , and were created by Jack Kirby.-Team history:...
)
Wildstorm Comics
- Emoticon (from Welcome to TranquilityWelcome to TranquilityWelcome to Tranquility is an American comic book series created by Gail Simone and Neil Googe and published by Wildstorm.The series is set in Tranquility, a fictional town in Oregon, which is home to retired superheroes and supervillains as well as their families...
) - Infidel (enemy of Samaritan from Astro CityAstro CityKurt Busiek's Astro City is a comic book series centered on a fictional American city of that name. Written by Kurt Busiek, the series is co-created and illustrated by Brent Anderson with character designs and painted covers by Alex Ross...
)
Marvel Comics
- Achebe (Black Panther villain)
- Advisor (comics)Advisor (comics)The Advisor is a supervillain in Marvel Comics' shared universe, the Marvel Universe. He is an enemy of Iron Man and his partner, War Machine. Little is known about his background, except that he is a terrorist with a talent for causing mass mayhem...
- AriesAries (comics)The various incarnations of Aries are Marvel Comics supervillains who were members of various incarnations of the supervillain group, the Zodiac....
- Alex WilderAlex WilderAlex Wilder is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics award-winning series, Runaways. He was created by author Brian K. Vaughan & artist Adrian Alphona, and debuted in Runaways vol. 1 #1 with most of the other main characters. Like every member of the original Runaways, he is the son of evil...
- BarracudaBarracuda (comics)Barracuda is a fictional American comic book character owned by Marvel Comics who opposes the Punisher. He is a mercenary gangster of great physical strength, endurance, fighting ability, and exceptional intelligence...
- Baron Macabre
- Bedlam (Member of the Exemplars)
- Black Mariah
- Bolt (Daredevil foe)
- BushmanBushman (comics)Raoul Bushman is a fictional character appearing in the Marvel Universe. He is the oldest nemesis of Marc Spector, whose secret identity is Moon Knight...
- BushmasterBushmaster (Marvel Comics)Bushmaster is the name of two Marvel Comics brothers, both supervillains.-Fictional character biography:John McIver was a powerful crime boss, criminal financier and organizer, and was oft-confronted by the super-hero Iron Fist. McIver is best known for his attempts to lure Misty Knight to his...
- CardiacCardiac (comics)Cardiac is a fictional character comic book vigilante hero appearing in publications from Marvel Comics. Created by writer David Michelinie and penciller Erik Larsen, he first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #342 .-Fictional character biography:Elias Wirtham is a doctor driven by his...
- CardinalCardinal (comics)Cardinal is a fictional character, a supervillain appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. He is African American...
- Catherine Wilder
- ChemistroChemistroThree people have taken the moniker of the supervillain Chemistro in the fictional Marvel Comics universe.-Curtis Carr:The first Chemistro, Curtis Carr, was born in Kansas City, Kansas. While working as a chemist and research scientist for Mainstream Motors, he created an "alchemy gun" capable of...
III - Chronok
- Cockroach Hamilton
- ColdfireColdfire (comics)Coldfire is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. He first appeared in Cage vol. 1 #3 as James Lucas and in Cage vol. 1 #13 as Coldfire.-Fictional character biography:...
- Comanche (Power Man (Cage) foe, partner of Shades)
- CondorCondor (comics)- Publication history :The Condor first appeared in Nova #2-3 , and was created by Marv Wolfman and John Buscema.The character subsequently appears in Nova #6-8 , #10 , Nova #2-5 , #13 , Nova #3-4 , #7 , and Amazing Spider-Man #562-563 - Publication history :The Condor first appeared in Nova #2-3...
(Nova (Richard Rider) foe) - CottonmouthCottonmouth (comics)Cottonmouth is a fictional super villain in the Marvel Comics Universe.- Fictional character biography :Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Cottonmouth was chosen by Sidewinder to join a snake-themed villain group, the Serpent Society...
- Creaux (Spider-Man/Gambit foe)
- Daddy Long Legs
- Dark Art (She-Hulk villain)
- DarkothDarkothDarkoth is a fictional character, supervillain appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. His first appearance was in Fantastic Four series 1 #142, , and he was created by Gerry Conway and Rich Buckler....
- Eric Killmonger (Black Panther villain)
- Four (of Eugenix)
- Foxfire (comics)Foxfire (comics)Foxfire is a fictional character from Marvel Comics' original Squadron Supreme series.-Fictional character biography:Olivia Underwood was born in Nexusville, New Brunswick, in the United States of Earth-712. She later became a criminal and supervillain using the alias Foxfire...
- Genecide (leader of Eugenix)
- Geoffrey WilderGeoffrey WilderGeoffrey Wilder was a fictional super villain in the Marvel Comics award-winning series, Runaways. Geoffrey led the Pride, the super villain crime ring of Los Angeles. He was the father of former Runaway Alex Wilder.-Fictional character biography:...
- HairbagHairbagThe Nasty Boys, sometimes referred to incorrectly as the Nasty Boyz, are a group of supervillain mutants who have appeared in various comic book series published by Marvel Comics. This group exists in Marvel's shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe.They are the personal strike force of X-Men...
- HammerHammer and Anvil (comics)Hammer and Anvil are fictional characters, supervillains published by Marvel Comics.They first appeared in Hulk #182, , and were created by Len Wein and Herb Trimpe.-Fictional character biography:...
(Leroy "Hammer" Jackson, member of the team Hammer and Anvil) - HardcoreHardcore (comics)Hardcore is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.Hardcore is an assassin and enforcer with hands that could cut through steel, who served as an enemy of Cage.-Fictional character biography:...
(Luke Cage villain) - Hypno-HustlerHypno-HustlerThe Hypno-Hustler is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by Bill Mantlo and Frank Springer, the character first appeared in The Spectacular Spider-Man #24.-Fictional character biography:...
(Spider-Man villain) - Impala (villainous member of Bad Girls, Inc.)
- Jakarra (Black Panther foe)
- Joanna CargillJoanna CargillJoanna Cargill, also known as Frenzy, is a fictional character, a mutant superhuman in the Marvel Comics universe. She has been a member of supervillain groups, including the Alliance of Evil and the Acolytes, as well as the superhero team the X-Men....
- John M'Butu (enemy of the reimagined Squadron
Supreme)
- Kiber the Cruel (Black Panther foe)
- Killjoy (Black Panther/Deathlok foe)
- LocusLocus (comics)Locus is a fictional mutant villainess in the Marvel Comics universe. She was first introduced as a member of the Mutant Liberation Front in the comic title X-Force under the leadership of Reignfire...
- Lord Karnaj
- Madam Slay
- Malice I
- Man-ApeMan-ApeMan-Ape is a fictional character, a supervillain in the , and frequent enemy of the Black Panther. He first appeared in Avengers #62 -Fictional character biography:...
(Black Panther villain) - Manslaughter
- Menace (Marvel Comics)
- Midnight's FireMidnight's FireMidnight's Fire is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. He first appeared in New Warriors #2, , and was created by Fabian Nicieza and Mark Bagley...
- Moses MagnumMoses MagnumMoses Magnum is a fictional character, an arms dealer, terrorist, and supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:Moses Magnum first appeared in Giant-Size Spider-Man #4 , and was created by Gerry Conway and Ross Andru....
(Black Panther villain) - Mr. FishMr. FishMr. Fish is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe who is an enemy of Luke Cage. He first appeared in Luke Cage, Power Man #29.-Backstory:...
- Mute (servant of Madam Slay)
- Mubaru
- NekraNekraNekra is a fictional mutant supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:Nekra first appeared in Shanna the She-Devil #5 , and was created by Steve Gerber and Ross Andru....
- NightshadeNightshade (Marvel Comics)Nightshade , formerly known as Dr. Nightshade and Deadly Nightshade is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. She first appeared in Captain America #164 and was created by Steve Englehart and Alan Lee Weiss....
- Nine (of Eugenix)
- N'Kama (A Zulu Warrior hired by Damon DranDamon DranDamon Dran is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:Damon Dran first appeared in Daredevil #92-94 , and was created by Gerry Conway and Gene Colan....
to capture the Black Widow) - Princess Zanda (Black Panther foe)
- PowerhousePowerhouse (comics)Powerhouse is a name used by several different fictional characters, operating in the Marvel Comics Universe.- Powerhouse :-Publication history:...
- ProwlerProwler (comics)The Prowler is the name of three fictional characters owned by Marvel Comics.-Publication history:The original Prowler character was a criminal-turned-superhero named Hobie Brown. He debuted in The Amazing Spider-Man #78...
- Puff AdderPuff Adder (comics)Puff Adder is a mutant supervillain in the Marvel Universe, most notably as a member of the Serpent Society.-Fictional character biography:Gordon "Gordo" Fraley was born in Atlanta, Georgia...
- Rock PythonRock PythonRock Python is a fictional super villain in the Marvel Comics Universe, and is a member of the Serpent Society. He first appeared in Captain America vol. 1 #341 in May 1988.-Fictional character biography:...
- Rocket RacerRocket RacerThe Rocket Racer is an African-American super-hero in Marvel comics.-Publication history:Rocket Racer first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #172 as a super-villain. He returned in issues #182 and #183 in a battle against the Big Wheel...
- Salamander K'Ruel
- Scope
- Shades (Power Man (Cage) foe, partner of Comanche)
- SlydeSlydeSlyde , is a fictional character who is a supervillain in Marvel Comics. His first appearance was in The Amazing Spider-Man #272.-Fictional character biography:...
- Solomon Prey (Black Panther foe)
- Sombre (Black Panther villain)
- TempoTempo (comics)Tempo is a fictional, African-American mutant villain in the Marvel Comics universe. She was first introduced as a member of the Mutant Liberation Front in the comic title New Mutants, when Rob Liefeld took over as the penciller of that series...
- ThunderballThunderball (comics)Thunderball is a Marvel Comics supervillain and a frequent enemy of Thor and a somewhat reluctant ally of the Wrecker and the Wrecking Crew. The character was created by Len Wein and Sal Buscema and first appeared in Defenders #17 .-Fictional character biography:Dr. Eliot Franklin was born in...
- TombstoneTombstone (comics)Tombstone is a supervillain in the fictional Marvel universe. The character was created by Gerry Conway and Alex Saviuk and first appeared in Web of Spider-Man #36 .-Fictional character biography:...
- VerminVermin (comics)Vermin is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe. The character's first appearance was in Captain America #272 .-Fictional character biography:...
- Wheeler
- Zambada (leader of the Lightning Lancers)
Independents
- Africa (12 Comics)
- Baxter StockmanBaxter StockmanDr. Baxter Stockman is a fictional scientist who has appeared in several versions of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles shows, videogames, and comics. In each version, he is depicted as the creator of the Mousers, machines meant to seek out and destroy sewer rats...
(Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesThe Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a fictional team of four teenage anthropomorphic turtles, who were trained by their anthropomorphic rat sensei in the art of ninjutsu and named after four Renaissance artists...
) - Darcticus (Blac Ice Comics)
- Dark Widow (Purrsia Press)
- Fixer (Irredeemable)
- Hook (Blokhedz)
- Charles GunnCharles GunnCharles Gunn is a fictional character created by Joss Whedon for the television series, Angel. The character is portrayed by J. August Richards, and was named by Whedon after filmmaker James Gunn and actor Sean Gunn, both of whom had worked with Whedon...
(IDW PublishingIDW PublishingIDW Publishing, also known as Idea + Design Works, LLC and IDW, is an American publisher of comic books and comic strip collections. The company was founded in 1999 and has been awarded the title "Publisher of the Year Under 5% Market Share" for the years 2004, 2005 and 2006 by Diamond Comic...
) - Mr. Bigg (Purrsia Press)
- Nebula (Arcane Comics)
- King Vulture (Blokhedz)
- Sick Sistah (Onli Studios)
- Steven Dark (Guardian UMI)
- Suge Punic (Ronin Studios)
- Troubleman (Hometown Productions)
- Block (Big City Comics)
- Seduction (Big City Comics)
Television
- CatwomanCatwomanCatwoman is a fictional character associated with DC Comics' Batman franchise. Historically a supervillain, the character was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, partially inspired by Kane's cousin, Ruth Steel...
(in BatmanBatman (TV series)Batman is an American television series, based on the DC comic book character of the same name. It stars Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin — two crime-fighting heroes who defend Gotham City. It aired on the American Broadcasting Company network for three seasons from January 12, 1966 to...
TV series, Season 3, DC ComicsDC ComicsDC Comics, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful companies operating in the market for American comic books and related media. It is the publishing unit of DC Entertainment a company of Warner Bros. Entertainment, which itself is owned by Time Warner...
) - Ebon (from the Static ShockStatic ShockStatic Shock is an American animated television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation. It premiered in September 2000 on the Kids' WB! block and ran for four seasons, with a total of 52 half-hour episodes....
TV series) - ClayfaceClayfaceClayface is an alias used by several DC Comics fictional characters, most of them possessing claylike bodies and shape-shifting abilities. All of them have been enemies of Batman.-Publication history:...
as Ethan Bennett (from The BatmanThe Batman (TV series)The Batman is an American animated television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation based on the DC Comics superhero Batman. It ran from 2004 to 2008, on the Saturday morning television block Kids' WB...
) - SlipstreamSlipstreamA slipstream is a region behind a moving object in which a wake of fluid is moving at velocities comparable to the moving object . The term slipstream also applies to the similar region adjacent to an object with a fluid moving around it...
from the Static ShockStatic ShockStatic Shock is an American animated television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation. It premiered in September 2000 on the Kids' WB! block and ran for four seasons, with a total of 52 half-hour episodes....
TV series - PuffPuffPuff may refer to:In foods with high air content:*Puffed grain*Puff pastry*Cocoa Puffs*Cream puff, profiteroleIn low-density objects:*Powder puff, face-powder applicator*Puffs, a brand of facial tissueIn animals:...
(from the Static ShockStatic ShockStatic Shock is an American animated television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation. It premiered in September 2000 on the Kids' WB! block and ran for four seasons, with a total of 52 half-hour episodes....
TV series) - Chainlink (from the Static ShockStatic ShockStatic Shock is an American animated television series produced by Warner Bros. Animation. It premiered in September 2000 on the Kids' WB! block and ran for four seasons, with a total of 52 half-hour episodes....
TV series)
Movies
- KingpinKingpin (comics)The Kingpin is a fictional character, a supervillain in the . Kingpin is one of the most feared and powerful crime lords in the Marvel Universe. The character is a major adversary of Daredevil, the Punisher, and Spider-Man...
(in DaredevilDaredevil (film)Daredevil is a 2003 American superhero film written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, the film stars Ben Affleck as Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer who fights for justice in the courtroom and out of the courtroom as the masked vigilante Daredevil...
film, Marvel ComicsMarvel ComicsMarvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
) - Elijah Price / "Mr. Glass" (in Unbreakable)
- "Mr. Range" (in SuperSuperSuper may refer to:* Super, a supernumerary actor on the stage, which is the equivalent of an "extra" in motion pictures and television.* Super, a building superintendent; a manager, maintenance or repair person, custodian or janitor, especially in the United States.* Super, a grade of gasoline*...
film)