Real Name: Khan Noonien Singh
Why They’re So, So Bad (origin): In Star Trek II, he torments Kirk and his crew. Slipping nasty little bugs into people’s brains, setting off Genesis, he’s a man who likes his revenge served up cold.
Most Impressive Power: He survives a 15-year exile on a barron world. The dude has persistence.
Who He/She/It Makes Life Hell For: His only objective seems to be inflicting pain on Kirk, whatever the form it takes.
Most Dastardly Act: He takes Spock from us!
How Close He/She/It Came to Ruling/Destroying the Universe: Not too close; it’s his obsession with revenge that ultimately does him in.
Real Name: Joker tag-team (Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger)
Why They’re So, So Bad (origin): Mater criminals, a little bit mischief (Nicholson), a little bit diabolical (Ledger), always ruthless
Most Impressive Power: His ability to turn good people on one another
Who He/She/It Makes Life Hell For: Batman, Gothamites of all ages
Most Dastardly Act: Acid-squirting flower, pencil through the head
How Close He/She/It Came to Ruling/Destroying the Universe: In “The Dark Knight,” Heath Ledger almost managed to turn the whole city on one another, bringing out the worst of people under pressure.
