Who is Marvel's most famous/recognizable villain?

WalkingDeadMike · 03-03-2011, 03:00 PM

Not solely to comic fans, but to the general public. With DC, I don't even think it's debatable, it has to be the Joker. But with Marvel I think it could bring out some good debate. I'll throw out Magneto, Dr. Doom, Doc Oc, Green Goblin and Venom as prime candidates, but who do you think it is?

This was inspired by Blackheart's face of Marvel thread.

colossus96 · 03-03-2011, 04:37 PM

i think dr. doom is the most recognizable but most famous may be Magneto because of his involvement in all 3 X-MEN movies and he was played by Ian Mckellen

runawayboulder · 03-03-2011, 06:33 PM

But after this summer he might have to fight off Loki and possibly the Red Skull.

Drz · 03-03-2011, 06:39 PM

Magneto, Venom, Doctor Octopus.

WalkingDeadMike · 03-03-2011, 06:39 PM

Personally, I don't think the general public knows Doom as well as you guys think.

Morg · 03-03-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by WalkingDeadMike

Personally, I don't think the general public knows Doom as well as you guys think.

Beg to differ, I think they do consider he was in 2 movies

Abaddon · 03-03-2011, 06:52 PM

Venom, (Dark) Phoenix, Magneto

WalkingDeadMike · 03-03-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Morg

Beg to differ, I think they do consider he was in 2 movies

Yeah, but Magneto was in 3 movies and prime villain in multiple X-Men cartoons and I'm still not sure he's more popular than some Spidey villains. Like I said in my OP, I think it's up for debate and no real right answer.

hippie_hunter · 03-03-2011, 08:04 PM

Dr. Doom and Magneto

Franklin Richards · 03-03-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WalkingDeadMike

Personally, I don't think the general public knows Doom as well as you guys think.

On the whole they kinda know he has something to do with Darth Vader as well. Plus the whole Universal Tour stuff. Let us not forget MF DOOM.

Plus the name is what they know the most.

TheCorpulent1 · 03-03-2011, 08:54 PM

I would say Magneto is the most well known villain to the unwashed masses, personally.

Franklin Richards · 03-03-2011, 08:55 PM

Well you would think that with your myopic view of the world.

TheCorpulent1 · 03-03-2011, 08:56 PM

The X-Men have had several movies and two very popular cartoon series. People know who Magneto is. Doom, maybe. Magneto, definitely.

Franklin Richards · 03-03-2011, 09:01 PM

People over 35 outnumber the 18-34 demographic.

They know who Doom is.

Anubis · 03-03-2011, 09:12 PM

Yeah, but life has already crushed their spirit, so they no longer give a s**t about such things.

SuperFerret · 03-03-2011, 09:13 PM

People over 35 also know Magneto. Doom may be the most magnificent of all the magnificent bastards out there, but on the Marvel side, Magneto's more well known.

Anubis · 03-03-2011, 09:14 PM

Pfft, both of em got nothing on Lex.

SuperFerret · 03-03-2011, 09:18 PM

Lex may be a better match for RICHARDS!!

in the intellect department, but Doom's got the whole package for success in the supervillain world.

CaptainCanada · 03-03-2011, 09:43 PM

People know the name "Doctor Doom", but beyond that I suspect his profile these days is pretty limited (and heavily linked to those two lame films).

I'd give it Magneto. He was played by Ian McKellen in three big films, is about to be one of the leads in a fourth, and was a big player in all of the X-Men cartoons, one of which was insanely popular.

Dread · 03-03-2011, 10:57 PM

It is a shame that Fox retains the licenses to the Fantastic Four and the X-Men. I think Dr. Doom could be a terrific villain for other franchises that Marvel Studios does have access to, like Iron Man or the Avengers.

chiefchirpa · 03-04-2011, 05:31 AM

The next to Dr Doom like persona in Marvel Studios movie universe is the Mandarin. Hope they get him right in 2013.

Grayson · 03-05-2011, 09:12 PM

Tie between Magneto and Venom.

herakles · 03-08-2011, 04:31 PM

NO one is bigger than the Joker and Lex Luther. BUT in Marvel's case I'd go with Dr Doom, Dr Oct, and Magneto

The Morningstar · 03-08-2011, 04:55 PM

Doom and Magneto. And it pains me to say it, Venom.

bored · 03-08-2011, 06:41 PM

Alas, the 90s guaranteed Venom's status as one of the most recognizable villains (even if he wasn't really a villain for a decent chunk of that). That aside, Magneto and Dr. Doom have both been part of Marvel's marketing pushes for years.

03-03-2011, 03:00 PM	#1
WalkingDeadMike #KNICKSTAPE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 1,850	Who is Marvel's most famous/recognizable villain? Not solely to comic fans, but to the general public. With DC, I don't even think it's debatable, it has to be the Joker. But with Marvel I think it could bring out some good debate. I'll throw out Magneto, Dr. Doom, Doc Oc, Green Goblin and Venom as prime candidates, but who do you think it is? This was inspired by Blackheart's face of Marvel thread.

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TheCorpulent1 Gods of Movies SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 153,715	Re: Who is Marvel's most famous/recognizable villain? The X-Men have had several movies and two very popular cartoon series. People know who Magneto is. Doom, maybe. Magneto, definitely. __________________ "She doesn't love me! Now I just need to get her to admit it and I win. Somehow that means I win!" - Mark, Peep Show

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Franklin Richards Banned User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Baxter Building Posts: 23,030	Re: Who is Marvel's most famous/recognizable villain? People over 35 outnumber the 18-34 demographic. They know who Doom is.

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SuperFerret Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SuperFerret's Shoebox of Solitude Posts: 32,547	Re: Who is Marvel's most famous/recognizable villain? People over 35 also know Magneto. Doom may be the most magnificent of all the magnificent bastards out there, but on the Marvel side, Magneto's more well known. __________________ Faster than a speeding hamster. -----More powerful than a box of tissues. ----------Able to leap off of tall buildings and hit the ground.

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SuperFerret Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SuperFerret's Shoebox of Solitude Posts: 32,547	Re: Who is Marvel's most famous/recognizable villain? Lex may be a better match for RICHARDS!! in the intellect department, but Doom's got the whole package for success in the supervillain world. __________________ Faster than a speeding hamster. -----More powerful than a box of tissues. ----------Able to leap off of tall buildings and hit the ground.

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CaptainCanada Shield of the True North Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,646	Re: Who is Marvel's most famous/recognizable villain? People know the name "Doctor Doom", but beyond that I suspect his profile these days is pretty limited (and heavily linked to those two lame films). I'd give it Magneto. He was played by Ian McKellen in three big films, is about to be one of the leads in a fourth, and was a big player in all of the X-Men cartoons, one of which was insanely popular.

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chiefchirpa Haaa-rooooooo Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,149	Re: Who is Marvel's most famous/recognizable villain? The next to Dr Doom like persona in Marvel Studios movie universe is the Mandarin. Hope they get him right in 2013.

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Grayson Side-Kick Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Watchtower Posts: 197	Re: Who is Marvel's most famous/recognizable villain? Tie between Magneto and Venom.

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