DC is a long-running franchise mostly known for comic books. They, alongside Marvel, arguably became the reason for widespread appeal and distribution of the Western superhero genre, which they continue to this day, expanding into many platforms such as games and movies.

DC and Marvel are notable for having among the largest cast of villains in the Western comic book industry, and as such, both have a sizeable cast of villains who are even worse than your average supervillain, earning a place as Pure Evil.