DC Comics Super-Villains: 100 Greatest Moments - Highlights from the History of the World's Greatest Super-Villains
By Robert Greenberger

DC Comics has created some of the most twisted and complex villainous characters in the world of comics. The third installment in the popular 100 Greatest Moments of DC Comics series,and DC Comics Super-Villainsand features the pivotal acts that shaped the characters of 74 of these bad guys in over 200 pages of art.Every hero needs a villain. In fighting them, the extreme superiority of our heroes is revealed. The methods and morals of villains are usually the key difference between them and the heroes. Batman, for instance, is a vigilante who cleans up the streets while never stooping so low as to kill the deplorable criminals he battles. What makes him truly good is that he upholds these standards even when he's faced with a villain like the Joker, an entity that would arguably be better off dead.Many bad guys cause mayhem for mayhem's sake, with sometimes no apparent reasonand other than simply being bad. What makes a villain great, however, is the complexity of their character. The truly terrible villains of DC Comics have depths of cruelty that grow with them, and specific motivations driving them. In these pages, you willand see these super-villains at the peak of their achievementsand committing heinous acts of death and destruction, all to achieve a specific goal. They challenge the heroes and their ideals, seeing the caped and cowled figures as obstacles to be overcome.Compiled by several groups of hardcore fans, theseand 100 moments are the greatest (worst?) villainous acts in DC Comic book history. Aand summary of each super-villainand brings new fans up to speed,and from their origins to their most dastardly revivals. Classic and modern comic book art are shown throughout. Enjoy the most important parts of your favorite story arcs. It's a great starting point for new readers or a nostalgic look for hardcore fans through the villains old and new.and and This gift edition comes in a convenient portable size, perfect for catching up with your favorite baddies when you're on the go.Theand 100 Greatest Moments of DC Comicsand series from Chartwell is the perfect series for any comic book lover. Now you can find the greatest, most memorable moments of your favorite comic book characters all in one beautiful book. From super heroes to super-villians, each book in this collection covers some of the greatest DC comic book characters.and No comic book nerd's collection is complete without aand 100 Greatest Moments of DC Comicsand book with your favorite characters.Also available from theand 100 Greatest Moments of DC Comics series, explore the greatest moments of: Justice League, Super Heroines, Batman, and Flash.