Top Archenemies in Comics

As a child, I was fascinated with comic book super villains, constantly devising new techniques that will inevitably conflict with the heroes' intentions. Devious motives, sinister plots and unimaginable powers; what more can you ask for? As a man, I share a similar opinion, although I fail to support the franchise by marketing T-shirts and creating impersonations for miniature plastic figures. Today, these archenemies are similarly popular, if not more.

The first, and inspiration for this particular article, involves an alien from an alternate universe whose destiny is intertwined with the fate of mankind. His archenemy, a clever and ingenious millionaire named Lex Luthor. After recently indulging myself with Smallville fiction, I admit that my intentions steer me toward the classical films that inspired such a series. But for this occasion, I will refer to my favorite archenemies in their Smallville stature. Clark Kent and Lex Luthor initially developed an almost trustworthy friendship. Though as time progresses, Lex's own personal agenda conflicts with Clark's morality. The television show dwells on the classic good vs. evil motives, as Clark is rooted against significant forces whom have inherited dark powers and desires.

Before I acknowledged Superman, comic book storylines involving mutants referred to as either X-Men or The Brotherhood escalated to more than simple entertainment for me. Collecting the cards and comics was the only hobby my childhood self had partaken in. Of course, at the head of these elite forces are Professor Xavier and Magneto. Former friends who maintain a respected relationship, motives and understandings of mankind's stature contrasts significantly between the two. Eventually, each comes to develop alliances and a mutant war evolves.

For my third and final choice, I was anxious to include Spider-Man and Venom; however, the movie adaptations failed miserably in my opinion. Furthermore, the Batman remakes were quite remarkable. Of course, the archenemy award undoubtedly goes to Joker. The rivalry dates over half a century back, and cinema has finally portrayed the relationship between the two accurately, in The Dark Knight. As Bruce Wayne strives to serve justice and accomplish vengeance, the Joker constantly manipulates and exaggerates the scenarios involved. Simply noted, the criminal mastermind, along with his crazy antics, remains the true villain in Gotham City. We come to know him as the Clown Prince.

There you have it, folks. Please let me know if another archrival exceeds those listed above, although we may have to agree to disagree.