Forever Evil

In 2014, DC Comics launched Forever Evil, a seven-issue event series that turned the spotlight on the villains of the DC Universe. Following the disappearance of the Justice League, the Crime Syndicate—a malevolent, alternate-reality version of Earth's greatest heroes—invades, forcing the world's supervillains to decide whether to seize power or, unexpectedly, become its last line of defense. Written by Geoff Johns with art by David Finch, the series is a key chapter in the "New 52" era, renowned for its high-stakes, morally complex storytelling that redefined the roles of iconic antagonists.