The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains: Oddball Criminals from Comic Book History

Product Description

Meet more than one hundred of the oddest supervillains in comics history, complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary.

This collection affectionately spotlights the most ridiculous, bizarre, and cringe-worthy criminals ever published, from fandom favorites like MODOK and Egg Fu to forgotten weirdos like Brickbat (choice of weapon: poison bricks) and Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man. Casual comics readers and diehard enthusiasts alike will relish the hilarious commentary and vintage art from obscure old comics.

Top Reviews

A delightful read!
by Amazon Customer (4 out of 5 stars)
February 1, 2019

Do you watch Mystery Science Theater 3000 and Rifftraxx? Does watching Ed Wood movies give you enjoyment? Do you find joy in the bad? This book is for you.

Anyone who loves comics and comics history should pick up this book. While most reference books covers the great stories, the best villains, this book delights in failures of comics book creations. Written with snark but still lovingly so. This book contains synopsis, illustrations and publishing information. It's a fun and light read.

Now the only three negatives I can see. The Kindle Layout has much to be desired. Too much white space and bad text flow. The information on the creators may just be for the entire series, not for the story in which the characters appear in. Third it doesn't feel comprehensive. There seems to be a few more they could have added.

But over all it is great!
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Fun look at some by-gone hilarious attempts at Super Villains
by iiiireader (5 out of 5 stars)
April 1, 2017

I was so taken with this book of comic super villains, I purchased several copies to give as gifts. I also purchased the "hero" book in this series as well. I think that giving both books makes for a great history of some (not so) lamented comic book characters of the past.

The book is broken into three parts: The Golden Age, The Silver Age and The Modern Age. The Golden Age spans the years 1938 through 1949. The Silver Age covers 1950 through 1969. Finally, The Modern Age is from 1970 through the present (i.e., when the book was published 2017.)

Not surprisingly, most of the regrettable villains are from the Golden Age. One of my favorites from this time period is Colossus A.D. 2640. The villain is set in the future and it is future where illegal steroids can do terrible and mighty things. Sadly, there was only one book so the end of the story has never been told.

I've enjoyed comic books throughout my life and have quite a few saved from my childhood and from when my children were young. I must admit that I don't have any of the books shown in this book (though I was only getting comics very late in The Silver Age and in The Modern Age.) I think this book and its companion make a great addition to my small collection.
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No regrets!
by LegoGirl (5 out of 5 stars)
December 15, 2017

Really fun read for any comic-book fan-especially kids from more modern times, who aren't at all familiar with sillier villains from more obscure comics. The book itself is neat as well: the hardback covers are printed so they look a little aged and torn at the edges. Villains are divided into three big chapters (Golden, Silver, and Modern ages), with each one getting a full-page illustration and another page of history.
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Big Book Lots Of Fun!
by NCScoundrel (5 out of 5 stars)
October 23, 2017

I actually bought this for my husband's birthday and he loved it. We laughed for hours at some of the truly bizarre super heroes from comics of the past. Some I would never have believed were real and not a joke if I hadn't seen it. There is a lot in this book, many characters and info and anyone into comics, art or retro kitsch would like it. Arrived fast and in fine shape. Would love to see more of this type of thing.
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Best gift ever for a nerd
by SMT (5 out of 5 stars)
February 26, 2018

Bought this along with "Regrettable Superheroes" for my son-in-law who has a PhD in Medieval English but is a HUGE superhero nerd. He thought it was the greatest gift ever. What I like about it is that the villains and superheroes aren't just made-up for this book, they are actual characters who were published and these books give you the history on them.
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Done it again!
by Adam P. Knave (5 out of 5 stars)
November 17, 2018

Like the first Legion of Regrettable this volume is amazingly pretty and fantastically funny. Buy it and spend hours laughing and sharing silly stories you learn with friends.
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'Regrettable Super Villains' proved most humorous.
by Morgan Painter (5 out of 5 stars)
May 10, 2019

I really enjoyed the goofy 'Super Villains.' They can be more fun than those boring 'Hero' types.
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Perfect
by beckaM1217 (5 out of 5 stars)
March 6, 2019

Purchased as a gift for my husband. He said it was Great, enjoyable to read. Fast shipping, and glod quality
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Awesome fun
by Kevin M. King (5 out of 5 stars)
June 6, 2018

Delving into the seemingly endless depths.of comic book superhero history is fascinating fun. I enjoy this book as bedtime reading. A little each night to.end the day on a happy note. Written with wit and charm.
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Our son is still reading it!
by Stephanie Adams (5 out of 5 stars)
January 12, 2019

Bought it for Christmas for our 11 year old. It's a little mature for an 11 year old, and he doesn't get some of it, but he has two older brothers...so...he's not a big reader but loves reading about the various failed villains to me. He will follow me around the house- book on hand..

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