Marvel's heroes are great but they're only as good as their villains. These dangerous and intimidating foes have left a swathe of devastation behind them, testing the heroes every time they show up. While some villains are known for being the ones behind it all, others are better as muscle. These henchmen are the workhouses of the villain world, using their powers to do the heavy lifting.
Henchmen are a key part of the villain world. While they don't get a lot of respect and take a lot of beatings, they are integral whether on their own or in groups.
10 The Ninja Of The Hand Make Up For Any Of Their Weaknesses With Sheer Numbers
The Hand are the premiere ninjas of the Marvel Universe. An ancient cult overseen by the demonic being known as the Beast, the rank and file of the Hand are all skilled ninjas. Masters of all kinds of weapons, they are also powered by the occult energies of the Beast.
The Hand are the ultimate cannon fodder. They are each pretty formidable but their sheer numbers make them truly deadly. Their whole strategy is simple: overwhelm their opponents with their skills and the massive amount of ninjas they can bring to bear. Only the most skilled heroes can survive an attack by the Hand.
9 Bullseye Is One Of The Deadliest Assassins Around
Bullseye is the Kingpin's top assassin and for good reason. Anything he throws is a deadly weapon, meaning that even if he shows up for the fight without a weapon, he's still the deadliest person in the room. Even if he can't get his hands on anything, he's still an amazingly skilled fighter and not to be messed with.
On top of that, he's thoroughly beyond reason. He follows orders because he likes to kill but he's also extremely unpredictable. This, combined with his skill and tenacity, has given him one of the deadliest reputations around.
8 Sabretooth Loves To Kill
Sabretooth is a villain who can work as either a solo mastermind or henchman. He's equally dangerous in either role and has been a thorn in Wolverine's side for more years than even they can remember. Sabretooth has been known to work for the highest bidder, whether they be mutant or human. As long as he comes out with some kills and some money, that's all that matters to him.
Sabretooth's super strength and agility, healing factor, and razor-sharp claws and teeth make him a formidable foe. He has decades of experience in battle and a fierce cunning that makes him an extremely dangerous henchman.
7 The Sentinels Are One Of The Most Fearsome Forces On The Planet
Mutants are powerful and that scares humans. Because of this, they created Sentinels. The Sentinels are the ultimate mutant killing machines. Their massive size makes them daunting foes and their variety of onboard weapons and powerful countermeasures make them dangers to mutant or human heroes.
Sentinels are usually kept on a pretty tight leash. Their onboard AI is sophisticated and when given too much freedom makes them the enemy of everyone on the planet. Usually utilized by various human governments, these deadly robots are one of humanity's greatest weapons in their racist war against mutantkind.
6 The Blob Is The Ultimate Immovable Object
The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants have had many iterations over the years and their main muscle is usually the Blob. The Blob is amazingly strong and durable, able to take just about any hit. His most useful power is his ability to remain motionless, controlling his own center of gravity. Even the Hulk couldn't move the Blob.
The Blob isn't the smartest guy around but that's okay. He's surprisingly agile and with his powers, it takes something special to be able to compete with him. The Blob has made being a henchman into a science.
5 The Sentry Was Norman Osborn's Attack Dog During The Dark Reign
The Sentry's had a hard time of things. Once one of the greatest heroes on the planet, he's also his own worst enemy. Part of it is his mental issues but the other part is the Void, his dark side. Joining the Avengers, his power made a huge difference in the team's battles. When Norman Osborn took over the Superhero Initiative, he made it a point to get the Sentry on his side.
The Sentry and the Void became Norman's secret weapon. Fear of the dual being kept the villains that Osborn worked with in line and almost ended the Avengers. They were able to beat him but it was a close thing because of his power.
4 The Wrecking Crew Has Proven To Be Too Much For The Toughest Heroes
The Wrecking Crew consists of Wrecker, Thunderball, Piledriver, and Bulldozer. First Thor villains, the four of them were able to branch out and take the fight to other heroes. They would join the Masters of Evil and prove to be more than a match for the Avengers. They've battled all kinds of heroes over the years and are some of the toughest fighters around.
The Wrecking Crew have been working together for a long time and have proven how dangerous they are in many battles. They're a devastating force and have taken down some of the greatest heroes around.
3 Absorbing Man Has The Potential To Be One Of The Most Dangerous Villains
Absorbing Man is not a smart villain and that is good for everyone. He's one of Thor's most dangerous foes and while he's amazingly strong and durable, his absorption powers are what makes him so very dangerous. If he was smarter, he'd have killed the Avengers completely on his own years ago. He hasn't yet but he's a great henchman.
Absorbing Man is the perfect villain to point at something and break it. He can hold his own against the Hulk and Thor, which saying is something. Even though he doesn't reach his potential, every hero is afraid of facing him.
2 Rhino Has It Where It Counts
Rhino, like many henchmen, isn't the smartest guy around. His solution to problems is to just run right through them. While he mostly fights Spider-Man, he can hold his own against the likes of the Hulk. He can take a massive beating and keep coming, which is important in his line of work. His entire style is built around being a massively powerful brute and it's served him well.
It can't be stressed enough just how strong Rhino is. He's a Hulk-level guy and that puts him at the very top of the scale. His skin is nearly impenetrable and his horn has felled many opponents.
1 Nothing Stops The Juggernaut
Juggernaut has been trying to change his ways lately but that doesn't change the fact that he is the strongest henchman in Marvel history. Juggernaut has defeated a laundry list of the toughest heroes around, with a knockout victory over the Hulk without his armor on. Entire teams of heroes can't stand up to his unstoppable might and he's more than made a name for himself.
Whether working with Black Tom Cassidy or the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, the Juggernaut entering the battlefield was always a frightening moment for his opponents. This is a man who beat the Hulk into unconsciousness, which is something that very few people can boast of.
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