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No matter what anyone says, the DCU’s Superman is going to do what he thinks is right and save as many lives as he can. That attitude is going to take some getting used to because the brand has a long history of propping up characters who like to walk to the beat of their own drum. Here are the seven best DC movie anti-heroes, ranked.
7) Guy Gardner
While the introduction to this list mentions that the DCU isn’t putting anti-heroes in its movies right now, that’s not entirely true. Despite taking the oath of a Green Lantern, Guy Gardner does what he wants and is willing to turn on anyone at the drop of a hat. It’s clear that Guy has an inferiority complex, and that nearly gets him into serious trouble when he tries to pick a fight with Superman without hearing his colleague out. Sure, he helps out when there’s no other choice, but he doesn’t stay quiet about it.
6) Catwoman
Unlike Guy, Selina Kyle tells everyone who walks into her life that she isn’t interested in being a hero. Whether it’s in The Dark Knight Rises or The Batman, she’s out for herself, being willing to betray the titular hero if it gets her closer to her goal. However, Catwoman still has a heart, so if someone scratches her back, she’ll scratch theirs. Don’t expect her to stick around, though, because she’s always got bigger fish to fry somewhere else.
5) Black Adam
The comics struggle to decide whether Black Adam is an anti-hero or a straight-up villain. The DC Extended Universe doesn’t have that problem because it decides that Dwayne Johnson’s character will look out for his people, and no one else. All the damage Black Adam does puts him on the Justice Society’s radar, so he gives all of its members a quick beating before deciding that they’re worthy of his respect. But getting in the good graces of one team doesn’t mean every hero is going to be his friend.
4) Red Hood
While the live-action movies get all the love, DC’s animated films have just as much going for them. The one that features the best anti-hero is Batman: Under the Red Hood, which sees former Boy Wonder Jason Todd return from the dead and seek revenge against the Joker. It’s easy to understand why Jason is so upset, as Batman failed to protect him when it mattered most. However, the Red Hood can’t be left to his own devices, as he’s willing to tear Gotham apart to complete his mission.
