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Instead of being intimidating, the following DC villains have comical looks and strength that lacks serious threat.
Villains are an essential part, often contributing to the success of superhero movies. However, alongside powerful characters, there are some incredibly absurd ones. Here are 5 DC villains with appearances and strength that make fans 'refuse to understand.'
1. Polka-Dot Man
Batman has faced a myriad of powerful and intelligent villains throughout his heroic journey. However, did you know that the Dark Knight once confronted an utterly ridiculous character named Polka-Dot Man? He often wears a polka-dot-covered suit that looks quite comical, especially considering his ability to turn these dots into explosive bombs.
The intriguing part is that Polka-Dot Man is known for a tragic past in The Suicide Squad. Director James Gunn intentionally chose Polka-Dot Man for his film to prove that a character with a seemingly funny appearance can harbor a dark interior.
2. Calendar Man
Polka-Dot Man is not the only absurd villain Batman has faced. The Dark Knight has also encountered a quirky character, Calendar Man. Like Batman, Calendar Man lacks superpowers, but he is notorious for committing crimes on holidays and significant dates.
To make his actions more authentic, Calendar Man often wears custom-designed costumes suitable for the day of his misdeeds. In the early comic appearances, Calendar Man was considered a comical villain. However, over time, Calendar Man began to transform into a dangerous character that made people wary.
3. Condiment King
Batman frequently deals with villains who are 'out of the ordinary' throughout his career. This superhero also faced a memorable antagonist named Condiment King, introduced in the animated series Batman: The Animated Series.
Condiment King is known to be a stand-up comedian named Buddy Standler. Buddy participated in a comedy competition but faced failure, even becoming a laughingstock. Disappointed, he let the Joker manipulate his mind and decided to seek revenge as Condiment King. True to his name, he uses mustard, ketchup, Tabasco sauce, and vinegar as his weapons.
4. Kite Man
Once again, one of Batman's adversaries makes a return in this list, and it's none other than Kite Man. True to his name, Kite Man wields kites as weapons when committing criminal acts. He often uses a giant kite attached to his body to soar into the skies.
Throughout his appearances in the DC universe, Kite Man is often regarded as a ridiculous character due to his lack of superpowers, foolishness, and vulnerability. For these reasons, director James Gunn hesitated to include Kite Man in The Suicide Squad.
5. Codpiece
After the four names of villains faced by Batman, the last one on the list is the archenemy of the superhero team Doom Patrol. If you look at the image, you'll understand why this antagonist looks so peculiar. Yes, he strapped a gun to his crotch and uses it in combat.
There's a backstory explaining why he dresses so eccentrically. Back in high school, Codpiece asked out his crush on a date. However, she rejected him, stating that Codpiece wasn't tall enough – referring to his height. Nevertheless, Codpiece genuinely believed she was talking about his genitalia. Feeling insecure about his size, he decided to enter the world of crime wearing a special costume, including placing a weapon at his crotch.
