DC's New 52: Best Villains of Week 7!

To be honest, there weren't that many villains I was impressed with this week. Because I'm only writing about three issues, I'll mention that Justice League, Supergirl, Catwoman and Birds of Prey were all fantastic issues. Now, on to the fantastic issues that also include excellent villains.

#1: Talon from Batman #2

(Written by SCOTT SNYDER, Art and cover by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION, Cover by GREG CAPULLO)

Once again, a villain has to really prove their worth to enter the esteemed Batman rogues gallery. Talon's pretty much solidified his spot in one issue.

Talon is an assassin working for the Court of Owls, an ancient, secret society so terrible that even Batman won't accept its existence (although he soon may not have a choice). Besides for being able to take Bruce Wayne in a fight and having incredible knife throwing skills, he's also able to talk well. That may not seem like a huge accomplishment, but so many villains are ruined when they speak because what they say is so absurd. Everything Talon says is bone-chilling.

Some trick of the light in Greg Capullo's magnificent art makes Talon seem imposing and terrifying the first time you see him, and this is before he even attacks. Talon makes me think of a lyric from Ozzy Osbourne's The Almighty Dollar: "Death, doom, and disaster." Batman is going to have a tough time taking down this foe.

#2: Saiko from Nightwing #2

(Written by KYLE HIGGINS, Art and cover by EDDY BARROWS and JP MAYER)

Dick Grayson, an acrobat, is known for his agility and high-flying fighting style. In there fights, Saiko matches his every move, and is just as aerodynamically capable.

A one sided fight is no fun. Landslide sports games are dull. Nightwing and Saiko are brilliantly matched, physically. When one seems to have the upper hand, the other turns the tables.

I could be wrong, and I hope I am, but based on solicits for upcoming issues Saiko does not seem to play a crucial role. Instead, he seems to  be the starting pistol of a very tumultous point in Nightwing's life, and the he starts the race off with a menacing thrill. 

#3: Strife from Wonder Woman #2

(Written by BRIAN AZZARELLO, Art and cover by CLIFF CHIANG)

The Trojan War caused the death of millions. The Trojan War was caused by Strife, or Eris, the goddess of Chaos.

In Wonder Woman #2, she's living up to her name. Her mere presence causes disorder on Paradise Island. Casting the Amazons into a temporary pandemonium, she only stops her wicked magic to begin to share a secret that could possibly not only pit the entire island at war with itself, but destroy  Wonder Woman's self-identity as well.

And why? Well, because. Strife just enjoys ruining order. The modern visual interpretation is also incredible. I can not wait to see exactly how she delivers her Earth-shattering news next issue.