10 DC Movie Changes That Improved Villain’s Backstories

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Summary

The Joker's backstory in Todd Phillips' Joker gives him a compelling origin as a tormented individual driven to become the villain after a lifetime of hardship.
Aquaman cleverly introduces Black Manta as a mercenary in the employ of Ocean Master, setting him up as the main villain with a vendetta against Arthur Curry.
Tim Burton's Batman reimagines The Penguin as a tragic monster, fitting the dark and gothic world of the movie, and making him even more unforgettable than the traditional version.

DC movies have changed many villains' backstories and often even improved upon them compared to the source material. DC as a brand may be known for characters like Batman and Superman, but the heroes are only as good as their villainous counterparts. The pages of DC Comics are filled with well-written and developed antagonists, but sometimes the transition to the big screen necessitates change.
While some DC movies have largely stayed true to the origin stories of their villains, others have made significant changes to the backstories and motivations of their antagonists. Naturally, some degree of changes and tweaks are needed in any comic book adaptation, and frequently, the sometimes controversial changes made to DC movie villains have often given new, interesting, and sometimes even better backstories than their comic book origins. Here are 10 DC movie villains whose backstories have been changed in beneficial ways in DC movies.

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