Every comic book fan knows that a superhero is nothing without a worthy opponent. For each Batman, it's easy to find your Joker, and for each Superman - your Lex Luthor. This encyclopedia contains the brightest, most inveterate villains of the DC Comics universe. Unique dossiers on the criminals of Gotham and Metropolis, enemies of the Amazons and Green Lanterns, freaks and monsters of all stripes - you will find all of them on the pages of the most complete guide to the world of supervillains.