The following is a list of fictional criminal and terrorist organizations that have been published by DC Comics and their imprints.
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2000 Committee A vast criminal organization that planned to take over the world by the year 2000. The 2000 Committee gave Breathtaker the task of killing Firestorm, and he passed the task to Mindboggler. Firestorm defeated both Breathtaker and Mindboggler and handed them over to the authorities. Mindboggler later led Firestorm to the headquarters of the committee. The committee was founded by corrupt industrialist Henry Hewitt, a.k.a. Tokamak, and first appeared in Fury of Firestorm #15. Other operatives of the committee were the Enforcers (Leroy Merkyn and Mica) and Multiplex.Firestorm index
A A.C.R.O.S.T.I.C.
A'monn A'mokk's offspring When White Martian A'monn A'mokk sought to eliminate Son of Vulcan, he combined his DNA with that he secured from members of the Secret Society of Super Villains. The result was Sapling, Buster, Silhouette, Quaker, and Blur.
Academy of Arch-Villains The Academy of Arch-Villains was a gathering of Wonder Woman villains Angle Man, Human Fireworks, and Mouse Man.Wonder Woman #141
Academy of Crime The Academy of Crime is a low rent "school for criminals" based in Hollywood, California. First appearing in Detective Comics #515 (June 1982),The Unofficial Academy of Crime Biography it is an institute run by a thug called Headmaster who educates his students in the art of various crimes. Mirage is a known graduate of the Academy of Crime. It was shut down by Batman when some of its students ended up in Gotham City.
Acolytes of Zoom The Acolytes of Zoom were Speed Force-empowered individuals assembled by Zoom to fight the Flash. They included the Human Block, Folded Man, Magali, the Top, and William Selkirk.
Aero-troopers Aerial unit of Apokolips not to be confused with the Parademons.
The Agenda The Agenda is an opposing organization in genetics to Project Cadmus that absorbed Darkseid's Evil Factory and is responsible for creating Match. The group appears to have ended with the death of their leader, Lex Luthor's ex-wife Erica Alexandra del Portenza. Their first appearance was in Superboy (vol. 4) #36 (February 1997).
A.P.E. Short for Allied Perpetrators of Evil, A.P.E. is a supervillain group in The New Adventures of Superman. First appearing in "The Men from A.P.E.", the line-up consists of Lex Luthor, Toyman, Prankster, and Warlock. In "A.P.E. Strikes Back", Brainiac joins the group.
Altered Strain Altered Strain was formed after the Invasion, all its known members carriers of the metagene who manifest no powers. They saw themselves as natural leaders, and wanted the U.S. government to find a way to turn on everyone's metagene. They first appeared in Wonder Woman Annual #3.See Fanzing #49
The Americans Created by Dr. Jacob Krigstein, the Americans were supposed to be an American super hero group but were instead sadistic slaves of their creator. Only five of the dozen or so members have been named. Those are the Commander, Tank-Man, Storm-God, Titan, and Hornet.
Amos Fortune's gang Under the guise of Mister Memory, Amos Fortune organized Angle Man, Pied Piper, Hector Hammond, Sea-Thief, Dr. Davis, and a brainwashed Batman to battle the Justice League.
Ani-Men When Repli-Tech Industries was going under, CEO Rex Rogan had his top scientist Doctor Lovecraft transform its board into the Ani-Men. Rogan became Maximus Rex, his assistant Reena into a cat-woman, and they were joined by others like Rowl and Gargantus.
Anti-Green Lantern Corps An army of artificial beings created by the Weaponers of Qward, the Anti-Green Lantern Corps are equipped with black antimatter power rings which shorten their lifespan with its use.
Anti-Justice League The Anti-Justice League is a short-lived villain group assembled by Queen Bee. It consists of Brainiac, Chronos, Clayface, Gorilla Grodd, Harpy, Merlyn, Ocean Master, and Sinestro.
Anti-Kryptonian Brigade Formed by Manchester Black, the Anti-Kryptonian Brigade was composed of Master Jailer, Bizarro, Mongul, and Silver Banshee.
Anti-Living
Anti-Superman Gang Originally founded by "Ace" Manton, the Anti-Superman Gang is a series of groups generally of human beings who sought to eliminate Superman.
Anunnaki An offshoot of the Oans, Nergal and his servants Ereskigal, Tiamat, Pazuzu, Humbaba, Enkimdu, and Kulullu enslaved early humans in Mesopotamia before being imprisoned in the dimension Kurnugi.
Army of Alfreds A trio of Alfred Pennyworths from across the Dark Multiverse in service of the Dark Knights.
Army of Crime Founded by General Scarr, the Army of Crime sought to take over crime in Gotham City. Its members included Colonel Sulphur, Major Disaster, and Captain Cutlass.
Aryan Brigade
ASP The Neo-Nazi terrorist organization known as the ASP (short for American Supremacist Party) first appeared in Checkmate #1. The group was responsible for a series of fatal bombings and attempted to release a weaponized biological agent.
Assassination Bureau The Assassination Bureau is an organization of metahuman assassins led by Breathtaker, the Bureau was hired by the 2000 Committee to kill Firestorm. Known operatives are Stratos, who can manipulate air; Mindboggler, who possesses telepathy; and Incognito, who possesses shapeshifting abilities. First appears in Fury of Firestorm #29 (November 1984).The Unofficial Assassination Bureau Biography
Atom Rogues A group of the Atom's foes, the Atom Rogues included Bug-Eyed Bandit, Thinker, Panther, Wizardo the Great, Plant Master, and the Man in the Ion Mask who aligned to battle the inheritor of the Atom mantle.
The Authoriteens Hailing from a reality where there are no adults, the Authoriteens are that universe's version of the Authority who sought to eliminate Gen¹³. Its membership includes Kid Apollo, Daybreaker, Jack Hatfield, Contractor, Intern, and Nestling.
Awesome Threesome The Awesome Threesome are a trio of robots that have antagonized Aquaman. They consist of Claw, Magneto, and Torpedo Man.
Awesome Threesome in other media The Awesome Threesome appear in The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure.
Axis Amerika
Axis of Evil Nemeses of the Maximums, the Axis of Evil included Annihilate, Demise, Godiva, and Rapier.
B Bane's Gang Bane and his henchmen Bird, Trogg, and Zombie.
Basilisk A cult and terrorist organization led by Regulus.
Bat-Knights of Elvaran Initially used as pawns by Eddie Gordon, the Bat-Knights of Elvaran repeatedly returned to antagonize the Atom.
The Battalion of Doom The Battalion of Doom kidnapped a variety of influential journalists and businessmen and demanded "the complete surrender of all political, financial, and police power in Gotham". If the demands were not met, the Battalion was prepared to detonate a nuclear device within the city. After infiltrating the terrorists as a West Coast enforcer, Superman joined Batman in rescuing the hostages and locating the bomb. The members of the Battalion wore military browns with magenta hoods over their heads. First and only appearance is in The Brave and the Bold #150.The Brave and the Bold #150 (May 1979)
Bikini Family A troupe of evil circus performers, the Bikini Family consists of mesmerist Nicki, strong man Joe, clown Tiny, acrobats Peter, Paul, and Manny, and a trio of high wire walkers.
Bizarro Boys Bizarro version of the Super-Sons with Boyzarro and Robzarro.
Bizarro Insiders Bizarro version of the Outsiders led by Bizarro Batman.
Bizarro League
Bizarro Super Friends
Black and Whites Trio of the Penguin, Great White Shark, and Black Mask.
Black Circle An intergalactic criminal organization that was headed up by Amon Sur and counted Kerina, Farak Fekk, and Commander Levvak among their number.
The Black Dragon Society
Black Glove The Black Glove organization is a group that was active following the deaths of Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne. It is led by Simon Hurt and consists of various rich men and women of villainous natures.
Black Glove in other media The Black Glove appears in Batwoman, consisting of Barbara Kean, Burton Crowne, Jeremiah Arkham, Mario Falcone, and Maria Elliot, the mother of Tommy Elliot.
Black Hole Black Hole is a terrorist organization that has plans to harness the powers of the Speed Force for their own purposes.The Flash (vol. 5) #1 (August 2016) While Gorilla Grodd was a former leader, other known members include Dr. Holt, Dr. Huskk, Joseph Carver, Multiplex, and Raijin, with a brainwashed Meena Dhawan operating as Negative Flash.
Black Hole in other media Black Hole appears in The Flash. This version was created and led by McCulloch Technologies' CEO Joseph Carver, who also employed light-themed assassins Ultraviolet, Doctor Light, and Sunshine. Introduced in season six, their operations are threatened by the Flash and his allies as well as Carver's presumed dead wife Eva McCulloch. By the end of the season, Eva destroys their information storehouse, sways the assassins to her side, and kills Carver. As of season seven, Rosalind Dillon and Sam Scudder had joined Black Hole until Eva kills Scudder and sways Dillon to her side while hunting down the organization's remnants.
Black Lantern Corps
Black Manta's pirates The pirate crew of Black Manta that serve aboard the Manta-Sub. Cal Durham was once one of his crew members.
Black Marvel Family
Black Ops Black Ops was a criminal organization devoted to accumulating power with sophisticated headquarters in both Metropolis and Washington, D.C. Its leader was Hazard, otherwise known as philanthropist Manuel Cabral, head of Rainforest Technologies (and secretly affiliated with weapons manufacturer AmerTek). His costumed operatives included his female second-in-command Shellshock, Flatline, Hardsell, Hotspot, Mainline, Quake, Shellgame, and Split. The techno-pirates had frequent clashes with Steel, who ultimately prevented them from seizing control of the United States' nuclear arsenal. The team first appears in Steel #6.
Black Strong Family Evil counterparts to the Strong Family, the Black Strong Family consist of Tiberius "Black Tom" Strong and his daughter Twyla.
Blaze and Satanus
Blockbuster's Gang Blockbuster's Gang first appears in Nightwing (vol. 2) #2. This gang was one of the most powerful mobs in Blüdhaven, made up of corrupt police officers and supervillains. The organization leader is Roland Desmond.Nightwing (vol. 2) #2
Blood League
Blue Trinity
Body Doubles
Bomb Squad Alliance of Electrocutioner and Plastique.
Boss Glitter's gang The crime boss of Delta City, Boss Glitter commands the likes of El Gusano, Rachet Jaw, and Kriegler.
The Brethren Created to eliminate Team 7 if necessary, the Brethren escaped and became a menace. Its members included Jackhammer, Double Take, Tensile, and Animus.
Brood Brothers The Brood Brothers are the strongest members of the beast-men of Skartaris who serve directly under Ar-Daimphos.
Brotherhood of Crime Formed by Darkseid to conquer Earth, the Brotherhood of Crime was made up of Captain Cold, Gorilla Grodd, Clayface, Star Sapphire, and a clone of the Manhunter. However, when the group realized Darkseid would likely double-cross them, they betrayed him first. The story featuring this team was revamped into becoming the Secret Society of Super Villains but was nonetheless published as a standalone story in Amazing World of DC Comics #11 (March 1976).
Brotherhood of Dada
Brotherhood of Evil
Brotherhood of the Monkey Fist A cult dedicated to the martial arts, the Brotherhood of the Monkey Fist included Silver Monkey, Bamboo Monkey, and Paper Monkey.
Brute and Glob Nightmares created by Morpheus, Brute and Glob sought to manipulate Garrett Sanford to have a Dream Lord under their control.
Bulletthug and Bulletmoll When criminals get ahold of Bulletman and Bulletgirl's gravity helmets, they form the criminal duo Bulletthug and Bulletmoll.
C C.A.W. (Criminal Alliance of the World)