Top 10 Best "Complete Monsters" of All Time

We already have a list called "Best Villains of All Time," so I thought, how about we delve into the darker side, shall we?

A "Complete Monster" is, plain and simple, one of the most evil characters in a series. Therefore, it's obvious there are going to be some rules: These villains must not have any redeemable qualities (personality-wise), must always be taken seriously, and are pretty much hated by everyone.

Lastly, a "Complete Monster" doesn't necessarily need to be the main villain of the series in which he or she appears (e.g., Envy from the 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist and Quan Chi from the Mortal Kombat series).

There are a lot of irredeemable monsters in various media outlets, but which one do you think strikes the biggest chord?

The Top Ten

The Joker (DC Comics)

The Joker is a fictional supervillain created by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson, who first appeared in Batman #1, released on April 25, 1940, by DC Comics. Credit for the Joker's creation remains disputed. Both Kane and Robinson claimed responsibility for his visual design, while Finger is... read more

Of course, the Joker. His numerous unforgivable acts throughout his history, like killing Jason Todd and the events of The Killing Joke, are baffling considering he's been around since 1939. His relationship with the Dark Knight is what makes him stand out. Oh, and he's a nihilist, so he doesn't care about anything. Heath Ledger's performance was really haunting too.
Emperor Palpatine (Star Wars)

Sheev Palpatine, also known by his Sith identity Darth Sidious, is a fictional character and one of the primary antagonists of the Star Wars franchise. Publicly, he appears as Senator Palpatine, then Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, and later as Emperor Palpatine. He is mainly portrayed by Ian McDiarmid... read more

Many Sith Lords (with Darth Bane being an exception) show some redeemable traits, but Sidious isn't one of them. He killed his family before "baptizing" himself in the dark side and murdered his master, Darth Plagueis, to seize his title. He mistreated Darth Maul just to make him a remorseless killer and didn't care for Darth Vader either. However, credit where it's due: he systematically destroyed the Jedi and took over the Republic, effectively ruling the entire galaxy.
Frieza (Dragon Ball)

Frieza is a fictional character in the Dragon Ball series created by Akira Toriyama. He is the main antagonist of the Frieza Saga and is known as a tyrannical ruler of the Planet Trade Organization.
Feared across the universe for his power and cruelty, Frieza plays a major role in the series'... read more

If anybody picks a villain from the Dragon Ball series, the first is usually Frieza, and why not? He destroys entire races and gloats about it, doing anything to torture those he fights. It's surprising how polite and honest he acts while never hiding his sadistic and megalomaniac personality.
Kefka Palazzo (Final Fantasy VI)

Kefka Palazzo is a character in the Final Fantasy series of video games. Originally designed by Yoshitaka Amano, he appears in the sixth installment of the series, Final Fantasy VI. Kefka is widely regarded as one of the most memorable and maniacal villains in the franchise's history.

Kefka is basically the Joker of video games, except he goes too far and destroys the world to become a god. His final battle music is fantastic.
Carnage (Marvel Comics)

Carnage (Cletus Kasady) is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, usually as an enemy of Spider-Man. He first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #361 in April 1992. Carnage is the offspring of the Venom symbiote and is infamous for his violent, homicidal... read more
Green Goblin (Marvel Comics)

The Green Goblin is the alias of several fictional supervillains from American comic books published by Marvel Comics. These characters are best known for being adversaries of Spider-Man. The original Green Goblin first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #14.... read more

Norman Osborn (the first Green Goblin) definitely deserves to be Spider-Man's arch-nemesis. I like Venom too, but the Goblin seems a more fitting choice. He killed Gwen Stacy, gloated about it later, and always makes sure Peter's life is as miserable as possible. He was also responsible for the clone saga and led the Dark Avengers after taking over SHIELD. He doesn't care about his son Harry at all. He is the kind of guy everyone would hate at first meeting. This reputation makes him one of Marvel's most evil villains and a personal favorite of mine.
Voldemort (Harry Potter)

Lord Voldemort is a fictional character and the primary antagonist in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter book series. He first appears in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, published in 1997. Born as Tom Marvolo Riddle, he becomes the dark wizard known as Voldemort and is characterized by his obsession... read more
Darth Jadus (Star Wars)
Sauron (The Lord of the Rings)

Sauron is the title character and main antagonist of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Originally a servant of the first Dark Lord, Morgoth, Sauron rose to power after Morgoth's defeat. He forged the One Ring to dominate Middle-earth but was defeated when the Ring was cut from his finger.... read more
Michael Myers (Halloween)

Michael Myers is a character from the Halloween series of slasher films. He first appears in John Carpenter's 1978 Halloween as a young boy who murders his older sister, then returns fifteen years later to kill again. In October 2018, a direct sequel to the original film was released, ignoring previous... read more

Dr. Loomis's quote about him sums up his personality. While I like Freddy Krueger more (and he's a Complete Monster too), Michael stands out because his emotionless and sadistic nature terrifies the audience.

The Newcomers

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Homelander (The Boys)
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Tanya von Degurechaff (The Saga of Tanya the Evil)

The Contenders

Pennywise the Dancing Clown (It)

It (sometimes capitalized as IT), more commonly known as Pennywise the Dancing Clown, is the main antagonist of Stephen King's novel It, as well as its 1990 television miniseries and the 2017 film adaptation. It is a shapeshifting and ancient malevolent entity that is millions, possibly billions, of... read more
Scar (The Lion King)

Scar is the main antagonist of Disney's 1994 animated feature film The Lion King. He is the second son of Obasi and Eshe. Scar is the younger brother of Mufasa and the paternal uncle of Simba.
Scar serves as Simba's arch-nemesis and is also Mufasa's rival. Additionally, he was the former leader... read more
The Batman Who Laughs (DC Comics)
Johan Liebert (Monster)

Johan Liebert is a fictional character in the anime and manga series Monster, created by Naoki Urasawa. He is the twin brother of Nina Fortner, formerly known as Anna Liebert, and serves as the story's main antagonist. Johan is highly intelligent and manipulative, using his charm to control and influence... read more
Claude Frollo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)

Scar comes close, but Frollo wasn't just the most evil Disney villain, he was also really disturbing and dark, considering he's the antagonist in an animated kids' film.
Handsome Jack (Borderlands)

Handsome Jack is the main antagonist of both Borderlands 2 and Tales from the Borderlands, and the deuteragonist of Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. He is the CEO of the Hyperion Corporation and seeks control over the planet Pandora. Known for his dark humor and manipulative tactics, Jack is considered one... read more

I love Handsome Jack. He's my favorite Borderlands character, but I understand why he's on this list!

The best video game villain of all time. Sorry, Vaas.
Ramsay Bolton (A Song of Ice and Fire)

Ramsay Bolton, also known as Ramsay Snow, is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation Game of Thrones. He is the illegitimate son of Roose Bolton, later legitimized and named heir to House Bolton... read more
Jim Moriarty (Sherlock Holmes)
Ultron (Marvel Comics)

Ultron is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is widely recognized as a major adversary of the Avengers and has a complex connection with several team members, particularly his creator Hank Pym.... read more
Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street)

Fred "Freddy" Krueger is the primary antagonist in the A Nightmare on Elm Street film series. He first appeared in the original film directed by Wes Craven in 1984. Freddy is known for his burned face, red-and-green striped sweater, and his glove with razor-sharp blades.
Lord Tirek (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)

Lord Tirek, also known simply as Tirek, is one of the main antagonists in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. He is a demonic centaur who can drain the magic and abilities of other creatures, especially ponies. He is the version of Tirek featured in Friendship Is Magic, based on the original villain... read more

The best villain in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. He is very intimidating and posed a serious threat. He's not some goofy cartoon villain. He is legitimately dangerous.
Ronald Boyd (Criminal Minds)
King Ghidorah (Godzilla)

King Ghidorah is one of Godzilla's most well-known enemies. First appearing in 1964's Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, he has gone on to appear in more films than most other Godzilla foes. The character is typically depicted as a three-headed, golden dragon with the ability to fly and shoot gravity... read more
Flowey (Undertale)

Flowey is a character in the RPG Undertale. He is the first character you encounter and initially presents himself as your friend. However, his true nature as a manipulative antagonist is soon revealed as the game progresses.
Shao Kahn (Mortal Kombat)

Shao Kahn is a boss, announcer, and recurring playable character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game series. Introduced in Mortal Kombat II in 1993, he is the primary antagonist of the video game series and its extended franchise... read more