If You Could Be Any Villain, Who Would You Be?

If You Could Be Any Villain, Who Would You Be?

Everyone loves a hero. They’re noble, they’re brave, they save kittens from trees, and they somehow manage to look good while running in slow motion. But let’s be real: heroes are kind of… exhausting. They’ve got responsibility, moral dilemmas, complicated origin stories, and an unending need to make self-sacrificing speeches.

Villains, on the other hand? They’re pure fun. They have better costumes, cooler lairs, sharper one-liners, and zero concern about getting home in time to water the plants. They do what they want, when they want, and usually with a lot more style than the heroes they’re fighting.

So, here’s the question: if you could be any villain at all, who would you be?

Why Villains Secretly Rule the Story

Think of your favourite stories. You remember the hero, sure — but who really sticks in your mind? Darth Vader breathing menacingly through that black mask. The Joker, laughing in chaos as Gotham burns. Maleficent, turning into a fire-breathing dragon because someone didn’t invite her to a party (we’ve all been there).

Villains are the spice in the storytelling soup. Without them, most superhero plots are just a very athletic person running errands. Imagine Spider-Man with no Green Goblin, Batman with no Joker, Harry Potter with no Voldemort. Snooze.

Heroes may win in the end, but villains make the ride unforgettable.

If You Could Be Any Villain, Who Would You Be?
If You Could Be Any Villain, Who Would You Be?

The Villain Personality Test (Totally Scientific, Not at All Made Up)

So which villain matches your vibe? Take this highly professional, absolutely peer-reviewed personality test:

  • If you love being the centre of attention and have a flair for the dramatic, you’re probably a Loki. Mischief, sarcasm, and fabulous outfits are your thing.
  • If you thrive on chaos and want to watch the world burn just to see what happens, you’re leaning into Joker territory. Warning: awkward dinner guest.
  • If you secretly crave power and want to control everything (and everyone), hello Darth Vader. May the Dark Side be with you.
  • If you’re glamorous, misunderstood, and could make a curse look chic, you’re rocking that Maleficent energy.
  • If you love the gym and think balance is overrated, congratulations: you’re basically Thanos. Don’t snap your fingers at family gatherings.

Of course, maybe none of these villains quite capture you. Which brings us to…

Designing Your Own Villain

Why settle for someone else’s alter-ego when you can invent your own? Designing a villain is like making a pizza: the toppings are endless, and yes, pineapple is still controversial.

Here are the key ingredients:

1. The Power

Every villain needs a signature skill. Super strength, invisibility, mind control — or maybe something a little more… creative. The ability to make people’s Wi-Fi drop during Zoom calls. A power to spoil the ending of every Netflix series before anyone finishes watching. Or a glare that makes baristas spell your name wrong on purpose.

2. The Weakness

Even villains have soft spots. Kryptonite, tragic love stories, cats — you name it. Giving your villain a weakness makes them more interesting, and it also gives the hero a chance to win. (Eventually. After three movies and at least one reboot.)

3. The Look

This is your chance to shine. Dramatic cape? Spiked armour? Head-to-toe neon with glitter lightning bolts? Villains are basically runway models with a darker sense of humour. Go wild.

4. The Motive

No villain wakes up and thinks, “I’ll be evil for fun.” They usually have a backstory. Maybe the world wronged them. Maybe they’re misunderstood. Or maybe they just really, really hate Mondays. Whatever their reason, it’s what makes them more than just a bad guy — it makes them iconic.

If You Could Be Any Villain, Who Would You Be?
If You Could Be Any Villain, Who Would You Be?

Why We Secretly Root for Villains

Here’s the thing: villains let us explore the parts of ourselves we usually keep hidden. That little voice that says, “What if I didn’t play by the rules? What if I took the shortcut? What if I just… laughed in the face of danger instead of worrying about it?”

Villains remind us that being human is messy. They fail, they fall, they throw tantrums, they reinvent themselves with dramatic costume changes. And deep down, a lot of us relate to that. Heroes might inspire us, but villains? Villains entertain us.

Be the Villain in Your Own Comic

Here’s the fun part: you don’t have to stop at imagining your villain alter-ego. You can become them. That’s where we come in.

At Make Me A Comic, we create custom comics where you are the star. Want to see yourself as the most feared supervillain in the galaxy? We’ll draw it. Prefer to be a quirky trickster with an army of minions? Done. Fancy a custom comic cover of you in full villain glory, cape flowing in the wind while you deliver your evil monologue? Consider it done.

We can bring your villain to life in a:

Our artists hand-draw everything, tailoring it to your imagination. Want to be the Joker’s distant cousin? A Thanos who’s into yoga? Or a completely original villain who rules with sarcasm instead of violence? We’ve got you covered.

But Wait — Why Stop at Villains?

Sure, villains are cool. But maybe you want to be the hero fighting against them. Or the sidekick delivering witty one-liners. Or even the mysterious anti-hero who flips sides whenever the mood strikes.

The beauty of a custom comic is: you don’t have to choose. You can be anyone you want. Villain, hero, or both (we love a good redemption arc).

If You Could Be Any Villain, Who Would You Be?
If You Could Be Any Villain, Who Would You Be?

So… Who Would You Be?

At the end of the day, imagining yourself as a villain isn’t about being “evil.” It’s about tapping into creativity, exaggerating your quirks, and stepping into a story where you make the rules.

So here’s the real question: if you could be any villain, who would you be?

And better yet — are you ready to see yourself as that villain?