The Villain Playoffs: Round 4—the last contenders! (Patreon)

Let’s conclude the preamble to July’s Final, Ultimate, Every-Evil-Must-Go Villain Showdown with one last bunch of bads from which to pick your favorite to advance.

I suppose Karen from staircase, having mostly coasted her way to a 3rd round victory, is off somewhere smirking confidently at all challengers--but is it just possible she’s actually the horror fiction equivalent of the 2007 New England Patriots and can be upset on the verge of a perfect season?

And to all those villains who fell short of a playoff spot: If you ever find your way into another story, just remember, style only gets you so far; you’ve gotta make characters pay dearly for not respecting the threats you pose. Always focus on the kill! Chin up, and tomorrow’s another day!

coming later this month:

Image from The Death of Cardinal Beaufort (1789), Joshua Reynolds