Summary
Marvel Comics has one of the largest comic book universes in history, and every new comic book day, it gets even larger. For nearly one hundred years, Marvel has delivered amazing and fantastical stories with a laundry list of characters with immense depth and lore.Marvel Comicsis home to some of the greatest heroes in comics, from Captain America to The X-Men and everything in between.
However, along with these shining examples of heroism are the not-so-glamorous embodiments of villainy. Common criminals plaguing the Marvel Universe can range from misunderstood vigilantes to egomaniac conquerors. While there are many characters that everyone loves, there are just as many that draw immense hate. Here are some of the most hateable characters in Marvel Comics, ranked by how disliked they are in the universe.
8The Hulk
A Walking Wrecking Ball Of Devastation
The Hulk is a force of nature in the Marvel universe and has a reputation for being the strongest there is. Unfortunately, the Hulk has another reputation as a walking atom bomb that leaves destruction in his wake. Bruce Banner’s condition causes him to transform into the Hulk when his anger or pain is triggered.
Once the eHulk emerges, he points his anger at whatever brought him out and has little care for his surroundings. This has resulted in numerous cities being destroyed, the Hulk turning on his own teammates, and chaos and endless property damage. Due to Hulk’s recklessness, he is hated by most civilians and even a few heroes.
7Maria Hill
Lethal And Uncompromising Director Of Shield
Maria Hill began as Nick Fury’s right hand, serving as a loyal and dedicated agent with a brilliant tactical mind and unshakable fortitude. When Nick Fury fell from grace, Hill was appointed the new director of S.H.I.E.L.D. This led to the events of theCivil War,which pitted heroes against one another after a tragic accident cost the lives of a school bus full of children.
6Galactus
A Cosmic Force That Devours Worlds
Galactus is primarily aFantastic Four villain, but due to his threat level, he can be the antagonist to any hero’s story. Galactus is a planet-eater; he must consume entire worlds to satiate his hunger. Glalactus has a cold, pragmatic perspective on what he does to the worlds he devours and holds no remorse toward those affected by his actions.
It doesn’t take much to understand why Galactus is one of the most hated characters in the Marvel Universe, who has even drawn the ire of his faithful Herald, the Silver Surfer.
5Loki
A God Of Mischief And Mayhem
Loki has a much more complicated role in the Marvel universe, having risen to new heights in recent stories. However, Loki originated as a main antagonist of Thor’s story, who tormented his brother and anyone he held dear. Loki led entire wars against Asgard, the Earth, and countless other worlds in pursuit of power.
Having the blood of hundreds on his hands, Loki showed little to no remorse when, at every turn, his plots and plans ruined the lives of his people and those closest to him. Many Asgardians still hold the god of mischief in low regard, especially Lady Sif.
4Bullseye
A Psychopath Who Knows No Limits
Bullseye first appeared as anadversary to Daredevil. Talented with extreme precision, Bullseye is capable of hitting his mark with anything he puts in his hands. Over the years, Bullseye has been involved in a number of villainous acts and has no restraint when it comes to maiming and murdering.
Most infamously, Bullseye is responsible for killing Elektra, who at the time was Daredevil’s love interest. This pushed Daredfevil over the edge, and a bitter feud between the two ensued. Bullseye has caused pain to a number of other heroes, proving he is a bloodthirsty criminal who should be put in a cell for the rest of his life.
3Hank Pym
Once A Mighty Avenger, Now A Disgraced Hero
Hank Pym was a brilliant mind alongside Tony Stark and is a founding Avenger who, for decades, worked as the original Ant-Man. While having an abrasive personality, Hank took his heroic work seriously and consistently put his life on the line for the greater good.
However, Hank’s pride and ego constantly got in the way of teamwork, making him an outcast among his closest allies. The dam finally broke when his abuse of his wife, Jen Pym, came out, and he was forever ostracized from the Avengers and lost everything. Rightfully hated by those who matter, Hank Pym still has not escaped the stigma of his infamous actions.
2Doctor Doom
A Supervillain With His Own Country
Victor Von Doom is one of the most dangerous villains in Marvel Comics, who is a long-standing adversary of The Fantastic Four and a rival of Reed Richards.Doctor Doomhas committed countless despicable acts in his long, nefarious career and has been on both sides of the law, doing what he believes is in the best interest of himself and his people.
Doom has earned the hate of The Fantastic Four, the Avengers, and even the mad Titan Thanos. Having destroyed the universe on several occasions and serving his own selfish desires, Doom is one of the most hated individuals across multiple universes.
1The Red Skull
The Worst Of The Worst
The Red Skull is a vicious madman who was one of the main villains ofCaptain Americaduring World War 2. The Red Skull was a super soldier powered by the same serum as Steve Rogers but fought for the axis powers and was a fateful Nazi.
Being brought into the current day, the Red Skull has retained his disgusting ideals, putting the entire world into chaos on multiple occasions. The Red Skull’s ego, ideals, and tactics make even his own soldiers squemish. Having no quarter or limit to the depravity he’s willing to commit, the Red Skull has even made The Joker hate him.
