THE BEST OF THE WORST: MARVEL VILLAINS
Behind every great hero, is an even greater villain. Before you read AXIS, take a look at our Discover Section dedicated to Marvel's most dastardly, most ambitious, and most sinister villains. Find out which baddies earned a place on our Most Wanted list.
Marvel's Most Wanted
Magneto
In Uncanny X-Men (1981) #4
Magneto leads his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants into battle with the X-Men! Find out why the Master of Magnetism is considered the X-Men's most powerful villain.
Red Skull
In Captain America (1968) #101
The return of Red Skull! Long presumed dead, Captain America's greatest foe makes his triumphant return. How is Red Skull back from the dead? And why is he still seeking vengeance on Cap?
Doctor Doom
In Fantastic Four (1961) #5
The first appearance of Doctor Doom! The Fantastic Four's archenemy bursts onto the scene with trademark bloodlust. Who is the man behind the metal mask? And will the Fantastic Four discover the truth about Victor Von Doom before it's too late?
Kang the Conqueror
In Avengers (1963) #8
Kang the Conqueror, unmasked! Introducing the time-traveling super villain that has plagued the Avengers in their past, future, and present.
Mystique
In Mystique (2003) #1
The notorious X-villainess in her own ongoing series! Eisner- winning writer Brian K. Vaughan takes you inside the mind of the X-Men's most mysterious, and deadly, foe. The shape shifting Mystique has long eluded capture at the hands of her pursuers. But will the sins of her past finally catch up to her?
Loki
In Loki (2010) #1
The God of Mischief, reveals his origin story. Find out how the immortal trickster became a member of the Asgardian royal family, and see some of the first stunts he pulled. When a trickster god is narrating, the truth may be an illusion.
Leader
In Thunderbolts (2012) #3
The Leader becomes even more dangerous when he transforms into... the Red Leader! A new dawn for Hulk's gamma-irradiated nemesis.
M.O.D.O.K.
In Iron Man (1968) #205
Iron Man launches a brand new business venture, but his plans are soon thwarted by M.O.D.O.K.! One of the strangest villains on our list, M.O.D.O.K, or Mental Organism Designed Only for Killing, is the literal brainchild of A.I.M. Witness the wrath of M.O.D.O.K in his newly-resurrected form!
Enchantress
In The Mighty Thor (2011) #14
Amora the Enchantress, determined to have Thor once and for all! Up to her old tricks, the Enchantress tempts Thor with golden apples. Will Thor fall victim to the cunning wiles of Marvel's loveliest, and most sadistic, villain?
Apocalypse
In X-Factor (1986) #25
Apocalypse's Horsemen attack an unsuspecting Manhattan. X-Factor watches helplessly under the eyes of Apocalypse.
Galactus
In Fantastic Four (1961) #48
Galactus, Eater of Worlds, makes his first appearance. See Marvel's feared cosmic villain come alive and take on the Fantastic Four! Will the FF be able to keep Earth safe from consumption?
Bullseye
In Daredevil (1964) #181
In this acclaimed Daredevil issue, Bullseye battles Elektra in a fight to the death. Only one walks away with their life. Bullseye at his twisted and maniacal best.
Moonstone
In Thunderbolts (2006) #118
Moonstone takes on Doc Samson in a smackdown of epic proportion. A longstanding member of the Thunderbolts, Moonstone knows how to play dirty and get ahead. It's ethically-sound psychologist vs. ethically-unsound villainess!
Green Goblin
In The Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #121
Green Goblin dangles Gwen Stacy over the George Washington Bridge. Spider-Man fans everywhere remember the issue that cemented Green Goblin as Marvel's deadliest villain.
Mister Sinister
In Uncanny X-Men (1981) #239
Twisted geneticist Mister Sinister craves Jean Grey's DNA to create a new breed of super mutant. The X-villain's scheme leads to one of the creepiest events in X-Men history- Inferno!
Madame Hydra
In Captain America (1968) #283
Madame Hydra at her worst. Captain America must prevent Madame Hydra, aka Viper, from unleashing a deadly neuro-virus on the public.
Hellfire Club
In Uncanny X-Men (1981) #131
The Hellfire Club; a prestigious society that accepts only the wealthiest, and most powerful, men and women. After the X-Men are kidnapped by the Inner Circle, Kitty Pryde must save her fellow mutants from becoming the Hellfire Club's playthings.
Lady Deathstrike
In Uncanny X-Men (1981) #508
Lady Deathstrike teams-up with fellow villainesses; Madelyne Pryor, Chimera, Sprial, Lady Mastermind, and Martinique Wyngarde, to form the Sisterhood of Mutants.