The Dark Side of Spidey: What the Spider Man Villain Rankings Reveal About the Franchise's Evolution The latest Marvel Cinematic Universe release, Spider Man: Brand New Day, has sparked renewed interest in the web slinger's rogues' gallery.
A recent article by The Hollywood Reporter ranked every Spider Man movie villain from worst to best, sparking debate among fans and critics. One notable trend is the dearth of representation for female villains.
Only one – Olivia Octavius/Doctor Octopus from Into the Spider Verse – makes it to the top half of the list. This is striking given the growing importance of women's roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole.