DC’s Complicated Villain Origins in Movies: A Look Back
As the DC Universe (DCU) prepares to introduce iconic villains like Lex Luthor and Sinestro, it’s a good time to reflect on the complicated origin stories of its antagonists in movies. Both animated and live-action DC films have attempted to create complex backstories for their villains, but not all have been successful.
Here are 10 of the most complicated villain origins in DC movies, in no particular order:
The Flash’s “Dark Flash” is a Time Travel Paradox
The 2023 live-action film, starring Ezra Miller, features a villainous version of Barry Allen, created by a time travel paradox. After repeatedly going back in time to prevent Supergirl and Batman from dying, young Barry loses his mind and becomes the main antagonist.
Batman: Hush Complicates the Origins of Two Characters
The 2019 animated film, based on the beloved comic book storyline, complicates the origins of Riddler and Clayface. The story is a mess, with Riddler pretending to be Clayface, making for one of DC’s most complicated movie origins.
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