CAPTIAN NAZI Master Comics Vol.1 #21 (1941) Golden Age Villain
'A Nazi super-soldier who is a perennial foe of Captain Marvel and the Justice Society.'
The super-strong Captain Nazi was genetically altered and became the only survivor of the Nazi super soldier program. He was developed into the "perfect specimen" in order to fight for Adolf Hitler and the Axis Powers during World War II.
DESPERO Justice League America Vol.1 #1 (1960) Silver Age Villain
'The tyrant of Kalanor, who teamed up with Johnny Sorrow and fought the JSA and JLA together.'
DOCTOR CHAOS Justice Society Of America Vol.3 #46 (2011) Modern Age Villain
'A highly intelligent mercenary employed to force the JSA from Monument Point. '
On Despero's home world of Kalanor, the people of the world were much like humans. They developed a nuclear energy source of incredible power. Many thought this new power was dangerous but the warnings were ignored and the planet was ravaged by high energy plasmas. Most of the species of Kalanor were eradicated, but those that survived were mutated into entirely different beings. Despero's race emerged and quickly became dominant through telepathic subjugation of the other species. There was much unrest on Kalanor and war brought Despero's father victory. When Despero was of age, he killed his father and took control of Kalanor.
Next to nothing is known of Doctor Chaos. He was hired by a government official to scare away the Justice Society of America when they unofficially adopted Monument Point in the wake of a terrorist attack.
BLACK ADAM Marvel Family Vol.1 #1 (1948) Golden Age Villain
'The original champion of Shazam, Teth Adam, has been known as a villain as well as an anti-hero working with the JSA.'
During Ancient Egypt’s 19th Dynasty, Teth-Adam became the first to be blessed with powers by the wizard Shazam. When he spoke the Wizard’s name, he was magically transformed by a bolt of lightning into “Mighty Adam”. Teth-Adam became Egypt’s champion, serving Prince Khufu. Shortly after the murder of Khufu and the death of his own wife and children, Teth-Adam lost his way and became known as “Black Adam”, eventually being stripped of his powers, which were placed within a scarab amulet. In the 20th century the amulet was uncovered by archaeologist’s C.C and Marilyn Batson. The couple were murdered by an associate, Theo Adam, who tapped the power of the amulet, becoming Black Adam!
ECLIPSO House of Secrets Vol.1 #61 (1963) Silver Age Villain
'The original incarnation of the Spirit of Wrath, who has clashed with the Justice Society on a number of occassions.'
Eclipso is the original incarnation of the Spirit of Wrath, who was removed from his position by his replacement the Spectre and imprisoned in a black crystal known as The Heart Of Darkness. Eclipso has the ability to possess anyone who owns the crystal.
EXTANT Zero Hour Vol.1 #4 (1994) Modern Age Villain
'A time-warping terror that killed several of the of the original Justice Society of America. '
Once a 20th century super-hero known as Hawk, Hank Hall assumed the role of the murderous despot, Monarch, after he saw his own future self kill his partner, Dove. Stealing the chronal energies of Waverider, the rogue Monarch adopted the guise of the time-warping Extant.
IAN KARKULL More Fun Comics Vol.1 #69 (1941) Golden Age Villain
'Ian Karkull is an old foe of the JSA who died during a fight with the team but survived in the Shadowlands.'
During the 1930's, the scientist Ian Karkull and his partner Everett Dahlen discovered the legendary lost city of Ragnor in the Sahara desert. The two discovered a ruby and quarrelled over who should take it; Dahlen struck Karkull down and took the ruby leaving Karkull to die. Karkull came to his senses and wandered through the desert until rescued by nomads. Karkull vowed revenge on Dahlen and the world and invented a device that could transform a human being into an intangible black shadow.
JOHNNY SORROW Secret Origins of Super-Villains 80-Page Giant Vol.1 #1 (1999) Modern Age Villain
'Sorrow seeks to destroy the JSA and Sand and allow the entry of The King Of Tears into this dimension.'
Johnny Sorrow used to be a silent movie star who was fired when ‘talkies’ became popular. When still human, he used a subspace prototype to gain intangibility powers and commit crimes. After a short career, his subspace prototype was damaged by Sandy the Golden boy, and he was thrown into a dimension between dimensions, the Subtle Realms. However, he was saved and transformed by the demonic entity, the King of Tears, who drafted him as his servant and sent him back to Earth. Upon returning, he found that his face was instant death to the observer.
KOBRA Kobra Vol.1 #1 (1976) Bronze Age Villain
'Raised from infancy to usher in the ‘Age Of Chaos’, Kobra is the ultimate terrorist, and a frequent foe of the JSA.'
A key prophecy of the India-based Cobra Cult concerned the birth of a man who would lead them and the world through the Kali Yuga, the fourth age of the world in which the forces of Chaos would win against those of Order. This saviour was to be one of a pair of Siamese twins. A vacationing American couple gave birth to conjoined twins in New Delhi, then had the twins surgically separated. The cult kidnapped one of the infants and began training him to conquer the world.
MORDRU Adventure Comics Vol.1 #369 (1968) Silver Age Villain
'A timeless and immortal Lord Of Chaos, a foe of the Justice Society and the Legion Of Super-Heroes.'
The most prominent Lord of Chaos, responsible for the destruction of the of the Rock of Eternity and the corruption of the hero Hawk. He is also the only Lord of Chaos to have survived into the 10th Age of Magic. He existed before the universe had fully formed and he will continue long after the last star has burnt out.
PSYCHO-PIRATE II Showcase Vol.1 #56 (1965) Silver Age Villain
'The second Psycho-Pirate is an emotional manipulator, thanks to the ancient Medusa Mask. '
Roger Hayden was a young man who was sentenced to a year in prison for attacking his abusive father and ended up as a cellmate to Charles Halstead (Psycho Pirate I). Halstead's dying wish was to have a legacy, this prompted him to tell Hayden of a secret which he had divined in his jail years, the existence of the Medusa Mask. This golden mask bestows upon the wearer the power to project emotions onto others. Hayden found the mask and used its powers to become a super villain.
ADOLF HITLER Green Lantern Vol.1 #3 (1942) Golden Age Villain
'The fascist dictator and ruler of Nazi Germany during World War II. He wished to wipe "inferiors" from the world and propagate an Aryan race.'
One of the most sinister men to ever walk the face of the earth, Adolf Hitler formed the National Socialist German Workers Party (Nazi’s) a fascist organisation that rose to power during the 1930’s. As a dictator he led the German people into World War II, the biggest military conflict in history, with maniacal plans of world domination and vast ethnic cleansing.
SCYTHE Justice Society Of America Vol.3 #44 (2010) Modern Age Villain
'A super powered terrorist, the result of a “secret” World War II project. '
On a covert mission during World War II, The Flash and Green Lantern were sent to destroy "Project Drachen" in a lab in Libya. They discovered that Project Drachen was a baby of unknown origin. After arguing over how to proceed, they eventually agreed the baby should not be killed.The baby was apparently given to an ultra secret black ops group and after this his activities are unknown. Years later he remerged in a facility in Afghanistan under armed guard, now dubbed Scythe. After five years there, he killed his captors, broke out and carried out a terrorist attack in the city of Monument Point in the USA.
ULTRA-HUMANITE Action Comics Vol.1 #13 (1939) Golden Age Villain
'Body swapping foe of the Justice Society Of America who has fought them on a number of occassions. '
The Ultra-Humanite was once a sickly child named Gerard Shugel. Though cursed with a failing body, his mind was brilliant and he eventually grew up to become a respected research scientist. His colleagues however, did not approve of Gerard's methods, particularly his numerous experiments involving animals. The only one who stood by his side was a woman named Satana. Gerard was eventually let go and Satana and he travelled to Africa to continue their experiments. He eventually perfected the process by which to conduct a successful brain transplant and Satana moved Gerard's brain from his meek body into that of a massive white gorilla. Feeling of the power that was now available to him. He headed back to America.
VANDAL SAVAGE Green Lantern Vol.1 #10 (1944) Golden Age Villain
'He's been witness to humanity's growth from the dawn of time, and his desire to control mankind has led him into conflict with the Justice Society.'
WIZARD Green Lantern Vol.1 #10 (1947) Golden Age Villain
'A criminal magician who has plagued the Justice Society for years.'
In prehistoric times, a caveman named Vandar Adg led the Blood Tribe, a Cro-Magnon tribe. He encountered a mysterious meteorite, and was bathed in its radiation. This radiation wrought a change in him, affording him amazing intellect and immortality. Since this time he has claimed to be numerous famous and vicious leaders and is always seeking to control the world.
Born in approximately 1913, William I. Zard grew up living a life of crime. As a gun man for various crime bosses, he ultimately ended up in jail. With the passage of time, he formulated a strategy to become a specialized kingpin. In order to accomplish this task, he moved to Tibet and trained under a proficient lama in the mystic arts of illusion and deception. Upon completion of his training, he slayed his master. Returning to the United States, he embarked on a career as a criminal magician.