Comics where villains are given a second chance

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• Not all villains in comics are irredeemable. Some deserve a second chance because of their complex motivations and awesome redemption arcs.

• Some villains, such as “The Ember Knight”, “Second Life Ranker”, and “The Warrior Returns”, guarantee forgiveness and salvation.

• Moral ambiguity, such as “exaggerated” or “omniscient reader's point of view,” blurs the line between a tragic hero and a villain in desperate need of redemption.

In certain comics where the villains are Because they are unpleasant characters pursuing selfish goals, readers will find it difficult to empathize with them. However, in some cases, a villain's actions make sense when the plot reveals their background. What happens when an evil character deserves to be saved?

This theme highlights comics where villains are given second chances. Either because they hide an altruistic reason for their evil plans, or because they have the coolest redemption arcs, these villains somehow manage to make readers forgive them.

warning! Spoiler alert!

1

tower of god

Rachel's betrayal was shocking but understandable

• genre: Psychology, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy, Action, Boy
• writers and artists: Siwoo

tower of god is one of those comics that has more mysteries yet to be solved, but that doesn't make it any less great than what it already is. From humble beginnings to becoming a leader in expanding beyond Korea's borders into Western markets. clothes It is also known as a special treatise on human morality and motivation.

For example, Rachel is considered one of the most divisive characters. Some believe she is an irredeemable villain for betraying Bam, so Rachel has all her motivations, her desperation to realize her dreams, and her inferiority complex put her over the edge just like she did to her friend. This makes her probably one of the better-deserving villains in the first place.

2

Ember Knight

Na-gyun betrayed everyone for revenge and became a villain.

• Genre: Action, Martial Arts, Drama, Adventure, Light Fantasy, Revenge
• Writers and Artists: Hwan Daeng

Another great comic where the thin line separating villains and heroes is vague and unclear. In this unexpected tale of chivalry, Na Kyun plays a fundamental role as protagonist, hero, villain, and anti-hero at the same time. This highly accomplished knight-apprentice is a triple agent seeking revenge as a member of three organizations struggling to control the central continent.

He even creates his own fake “Dragon's Descendants” cells (rebellious assassins seeking revenge) to sow fear and thwart the plans of radical knightly factions, the true Dragon Descendants, and eastern invaders to take over. world. He has the ability to devise incredibly evil schemes to avenge his brother, but is he really a villain who cannot be saved? It remains to be seen, but many fans agree that he deserves a second chance, no matter what he does to get justice.

3

Second Life Ranker

Yeonwoo was always right

• genre: Action, fantasy, revenge
• author: Nongnong
• artist: Sado-yeon Sado

If comics about regression prove anything, it's that no matter how different the circumstances, people with selfish motivations will always take the easy route. It is natural for Yeonwoo to be reduced to a ruthless villain. This is because the people who betrayed and killed Yeon-woo's brother were the worst trash chosen by people who had no idea why they had power.

The story also deftly plays with the redemption/or-death metaphor, leaving readers gritting their teeth in anguish as Yeon-woo, one of the most powerful Awakening Rankers, is “doing God’s work.” As the journey progresses, we see another side of Yeonwoo: her endless sadness and broken heart. The twins have shared a special bond ever since they were formed in their mother's womb, and in that sense, it is said that whoever killed his younger brother also killed his human side. But then, does that mean he cannot be saved? That's up to the readers to find out.

4

Return of the Warrior

They rewarded his courage with cruelty and rejection.

• genre: Dark fantasy, drama, different world, action, adventure, reverse different world, psychology
• author: hell
• artist: Punk bag

Kim Mi-soo, a hero who fought an endless war against the demons of another world and bravely saved this world from destruction, is given the opportunity to return to his home country of Korea. But when he arrives, years after mysteriously disappearing in the middle of the night, he discovers his parents have died. After his disappearance a chain of grief and misfortune befell them, and to add insult to injury, his uncle and the rest of his family beat him and threw him into the streets, brutally robbing him of his inheritance and taunting him for being destitute.

Heartbroken and sleeping in the park, Misoo Kim finally lost her temper when some bullies abused her, turning her from a selfless hero into an evil, vengeful villain. If there's any villain in this story who deserves a second chance, it's Kim Mi-soo. The poor boy deserved better.

5

overloaded

Some Ghosts of the Past Are Better Mentors than Villains

• genre: VR game, boy, action, comedy
• author: Park Saenal
• artist: Monoherberg

When Braham appears as an important NPC overloadedIt's all pointed out to be a simple quest giver that guides you through character progression missions for the legendary blacksmith. However, as the Arcs progress, Grid discovers that Braham is a cunning and evil ghost seeking to take over his body. While struggling to counter Grid's awkward and ingenious tactics, Braham finally proposed a truce and was soon able to take over some of Grid's body.

This was the beginning of a lovely friendship/mentor-student relationship, proving that even the worst and most dangerous villains can overcome resentment if they find the right person to share their dark moments with. However, most fans are not convinced that Braham has abandoned his old ways and are hoping for a definitive twist/betrayal. Time will tell whether he deserves a second chance or not.

6

woman and beast

Give her a chance! She doesn't deserve this tragedy.

• Genre: Political drama, comedy, action, romance, tragedy, reincarnation
• Writers and Artists: Maginot Line

woman and beast She presents one of the best redemption arcs of a female villain, shunned by the entire kingdom she was sworn to protect. She killed the man she loved because he had turned into an evil tyrant. The curse that befell his beloved pursued her into a second life, again taking on the role of a villainess mistaken for the Archduchess Astina Lette Von Atalanta. Although everyone sees her as an evil and cunning politician, the truth is that Astina wants only one thing: to be happy. Unfortunately, when she finally began to see the light at the end of the tunnel, her husband, Theriod, discovered that she had a lingering crush on someone.

So she revealed that she was the reincarnation of the hated Empress Martina. To her dismay, Theriod began to reject and push her away, jealous of her relationship with his ancestor Theodore. At this point it is clear that Theodore is the reincarnation of Theodore, but he has no memory of his past life. And this causes a lot of friction and eventually drives the couple to the point of separation. Poor Astina can only hope for salvation and love, but in return she suffers terrible misfortune.

7

omniscient reader point of view

Walking the blurry line between tragic hero and villain seeking redemption

• genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Psychology
• author: Song Song
• artist: Sleepy-C

Through nearly 2,000 regressions, Yoo Jung-hyuk slowly becomes prone to cruelty and evil, traits that his persona in the novel should not adopt under normal circumstances. But the cycle of reincarnation and return took its toll on him, diminishing his humanity and noble demeanor.

All of his cruel and calculating actions never deviated from the path of justice for the greater good. His indomitable will and eternal struggle to overcome the bad ending defines him as a character. To some he is a villain seeking redemption, to others a misunderstood hero willing to get his hands dirty.