Recently, many people have been hearing a lot about the recent presidential election in the United States, even though we are far away from that continent. Many believe that this election result represents a significant setback, particularly for American citizens who are concerned about the future of their country under the leadership of the new president. Below are 11 of the most notorious fictional presidents from comics, games, movies, and various animated series.
1. Coriolanus Snow
The character Coriolanus Snow from the “Hunger Games” series is a true monster. He is ready to do anything, no matter how cruel, to maintain his power. The turning point comes during the civil war in Panem, where Snow sacrifices all the children in District 12 to serve as a stepping stone for himself. His downfall was inevitable, and Snow had to face a gruesome death.
2. Funny Valentine
In the “Steel Ball Run” arc of the manga “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure”, we are introduced to the 23rd president of the United States, ironically named Funny Valentine. He possesses immense power derived from a mysterious object known as Corpse’s Heart and transforms into a stout old man with a massive body and a flag of the United States tattooed on his back. Valentine is haunted by the love of his country, willing to go to extreme lengths to eliminate all remaining countries. Eventually, he meets his end after a battle with Gyro Zeppeli and Johnny Joestar.
3. Philip Nolan Voigt
In Marvel’s “The New Universe”, the superhero Philip Nolan Voigt is empowered to duplicate the abilities of anyone he meets at the highest limits of their potential. With his extraordinary abilities, he successfully wins the presidential election and governs the United States. However, Star Brand eventually loses its power, and for some reason, Voigt is unable to maintain control of the universe.
4. Morgan Clark
Significant events in “Babylon 5” mostly occur outside the Earth, but one event that does take place on Earth is when Morgan Clark becomes president in 2259. He ultimately executes a campaign to eradicate all alien beings on Earth, leading to the Second Civil War. When the benevolent side triumphs, he attempts to destroy Earth through his own military force.
5. Gary Callahan
Both characters in “Transmetropolitan” are notorious, albeit in different ways. While Beast is a notorious name, ironically, Gary Callahan is a truly evil character. He uses his power to manipulate the lives of ordinary citizens. The most heinous act of the notorious character “The Smiler” is to orchestrate the murder of the citizens for personal gain. Ultimately, he faces a significant reckoning after being exposed by journalist Spider Jerusalem.
6. Zartan
In the final act of “G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra”, Zartan uses nano-technology to alter his appearance and impersonate the president. In the sequel, he even hangs the Cobra banner over the White House and attempts to manipulate the entire world into submission under his control. Zartan’s plans ultimately fail at the last moment, leading to his demise at the hands of Storm Shadow.
7. Walter Sheridan
Walter Sheridan is a significant character in the comic series “XIII”, where he serves as a villainous figure. His brother William Sheridan seeks to gain the public’s trust and become the president. Once in power, Walter shows no hesitation in using any means necessary to maintain control over the United States. Fortunately, this plan ultimately fails, although many attempts were made over an extended period.
8. Richard Hawk
In the game “Metal Wolf Chaos,” you play as Michael Wilson, the main character who faces off against the corrupt president Richard Hawk. After seizing the power of the citizens, Wilson must confront Hawk in a battle that determines the fate of the nation and the future of the world.
9. “Bad” Bob Booth
In “Judge Dredd,” “Bad” Bob Booth becomes the president of the United States in 2068 by hacking the electoral system to manipulate the vote. After taking office, he leads a war against other nations, causing Earth to be devastated and reduced to a wasteland. Ultimately, he faces justice and is sentenced to 100 years in prison, where he must endure life in a place known as the New California.
10. The Purple Tentacle
In the classic 1993 animated game “Day of the Tentacle,” the most sinister threat to humanity comes from a purple tentacle that has gained intelligence. This evil tentacle seeks to dominate the world, leading to a conflict that spans across time and space.
11. Lex Luthor
Concluding our list is one of the most infamous villains of all time, Lex Luthor. Throughout the decades, this genius has consistently executed elaborate plans aimed at eliminating Superman, alongside many other nefarious schemes. However, by the year 2000, Luthor had also become the president, manipulating politics while simultaneously plotting his evil plans against Superman.
Source: Geek
