Top 10 Villains From The Flash’s Rogues Gallery
As with every hero that has existed for 80-plus years of comics, they have developed a rogues gallery that is extensive with many cool stories. As with most heroes, narrowing down that list to the “best of the best” is a difficult task. The Flash is one of those heroes who can match any hero when it comes to the depth of their roster. Of course, with The Flash, you have three different men who have had unique experiences with each villain throughout the years. Here is our take on the top 10 villains who have propelled The Flash to new heights within the confines of the comics
10. Murmur
Here is a low-key villain to start off the list. We all know that The Flash can run through time, but Murmur challenged The Flash on a more intellectual level. Murmur is a former surgeon who becomes schizophrenic and begins murdering to pacify the voices in his head. He even sews his own mouth shut in an attempt to stop the voices from overpowering everything else.
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9. Weather Wizard
As his name suggests, Weather Wizard can manipulate weather and create weather patterns. He is one of the common members of the Rogues formed by Captain Cold. He is a formidable enemy for The Flash and challenges him to use his powers in creative ways to thwart the latest attempt at weather-based takeovers.
8. Trickster
Trickster is very Joker-esque, but with more sight gags and typical carnival pranks. He has outsmarted The Flash on several occasions over the years using cool new tricks to keep both Wally and Barry on their toes. There are two versions of the trickster in the comics each of which use the same gimmicks to try and stop The Flash.
7. Magenta
Frances Kane, also known as Magenta, is the childhood best friend of Wally West and later his girlfriend. As they entered adulthood she developed magnetic powers. At first, she served as an ally for the Teen Titans. She later was put under mind control and became a villain which led to her subsequent forming of the Rogues 2.0.
6. Pied Piper
Pied Piper is deaf and uses sonic technology as his weapon of choice. He can cause vibrational damage to people as well as hypnotize them into doing his bidding. After revealing his sexual identity to The Flash, Hartley Rathway went from a known villain to an associate of The Flash who helps him take down the rest of the Rogues.
5. Gorilla Grodd
Born in Gorilla City, Grodd is granted heightened intelligence and super strength from a meteorite. Grodd has always persisted in fighting with the Flash, even using his powers to control the Speedforce at one point in the comics. He has proven to be a very challenging foe for The Flash in almost every aspect.
4. Blood Work
Blood Work was treated delicately as a child because he is a hemophiliac and nearly died after a playground accident. As an adult, he began doing experiments on the properties of blood. It was only after Barry Allen discovered he was stealing evidence from the crime lab that he used one of the experiments to turn himself into Bloodwork.
3. Mirror Master
Mirror Master is one of the most well know because of the cool mirror-verse effects he can create through his gun and transportation of The Flash. He is very good at keeping The Flash off balance by sending through this mirror-verse and challenging him with various cool universes. He can use reflective surfaces to launch sneak attacks and always keep The Flash on guard at all times.
2. Reverse Flash
Barry Allen's most formidable enemy, Eobard Thawne has been attempting to ruin his life for many generations. Thawne will stop at nothing, including killing Barry's mom and sabotaging his childhood friendships in order to keep Barry Allen right where he wants him. Eobard Thawne has challenged Barry through time travel, by making plans to sabotage his relationship with Iris and everyone else that he cares about.
1. Captain Cold
Captain Cold is just a blue-collar kid who grew up in a rough household and turned himself into a thief and enemy of one of the most powerful heroes to ever exist. His story is incredible and his cold tech never gets old. He has gone through so many stories over the years and always stayed a true challenge to The Flash and the citizens of Central City.
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