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Updated: May 7, 2000

Hall of Evil Geniuses
The Hall of Evil Geniuses is my modest effort to honor the so-called villains of of our popular entertainment.

Far from being bad, these characters exemplify all that is good and noble in mankind. They have the intelligence, drive, work ethic and will to succeed that we all admire.

These characters represent the rock on which civilization is built. These kind, good-hearted people have sacrificed everything to make the world a better place for all of us.

But for some reason we are expected to hate them, to fear them. Instead we are asked to sympathize with the bumbling fools who interfere in the work of these great men.

Why? Why should we turn from strength to embrace weakness? To treasure stupidity over intellect? To embrace incompetence and loathe success?

I say to you no longer will these "villains" be shunned and reviled. Here if nowhere else is a place where we will do honor to these selfless crusaders. Here men will gather to pay tribute to the titans among them. Here we will sing the praises of those who have earned the title of EVIL GENIUS!

Name As seen in Foe Lackey
Cancer Man The X-Files Fox Mulder Alex Krycek
The inspiration for this page. Cancer Man, or as he is better known, the Greatest Living American Patriot, is constantly maligned and libeled. Even his own son, Fox Mulder, has turned against this kindly gentleman. Despite this burden he carries on with his great work, which as we all know involves human cloning, alien abductions and killer bees.

C. Montgomery Burns The Simpsons Homer Simpson Waylon Smithers
Perhaps the greatest of them all. Charles Montgomery Burns, American Patriot and Master of the Atom, is the model which we should all strive to emulate. From humble beginnings he has built a mighty atom-smashing empire and returned time and time again to battle the slack-jawed troglodytes who would drag us all down into a pit of mediocrity.

Ming the Merciless Flash Gordon Flash Gordon Dr. Hans Zarkov
What can you say about the ruler of Mongo? A master politician and a sharp dresser.

The Master Dr. Who Dr. Who Daleks
Across infinite dimensions of time and space The Master pursued his goals with ruthless efficency working with, and then betraying, the foulest creatures in the universe. And he looked good doing it with black leather gloves, a satanic goatee and a smooth British accent.

Dr. Doom Marvel Comics Reed Richards Doombots
Any list of metal-masked, world-conquering scientists who shout constantly must have Victor Von Doom, Ph.D., at the top. As the inspiration for legions of would-be Evil Geniuses he has earned his place in these halls. His promotion from probationary member was based entirely on his own merits and had nothing to do with the write-in campaign of the Servants of Doom.

David Xanatos Gargoyles Goliath Owen Burnett
You want style? This guy transplanted a Scottish castle to the top of his Manhattan skyscraper. Better still, stone slabs are constantly falling off of it and smashing into the busy streets below. Mr. Xanatos knows how to live, and his multi-leveled evil plans are a delight to behold.

B.P. Richfield Dinosaurs Sinclair Family Earl Sinclair
You could argue that B.P. Richfield of the We-Say-So Corporation was the first Evil Genius. Maybe not. Either way his bad humor, foul temper and tendency to eat lazy workers would secure his position here.

Brain Pinky and the Brain Humanity Pinky
Brain's contempt for lesser beings is well-known. His persistence in trying to take over the world is legendary. His heart is in the right place. But it's his cool Orson Welles voice that puts him over the top.

Dogbert Dilbert Stupid people Dilbert
Dogbert RULES! And I am sure that this entry will secure me a nice sinecure in Dogbert's New Ruling Class(TM) after the takeover occurs. I've always liked Australia.

Probationary members
Lex Luthor Superman Superman Mercy (or Otis)
Lex Luthor has been suave and debonair of late, but he's got a past that he must overcome. That purple and green costume he wore in the Legion of Doom for example....


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