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|caption    = [[Heinrich Zemo|Baron Heinrich Zemo]]'s incarnation of the Masters of Evil on the cover of ''[[Avengers (comic book)|The Avengers]]'' #6 (Aug. 1964)<br>Art by [[Jack Kirby]] and [[Chic Stone]].
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The '''Masters of Evil''' is a <!--Do not add "fictional" as it is tautological; supervillains (and characters in general) are by definition implied to be fictionalized to some extent.-->[[supervillain]] team appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fink |first=Richard |date=July 19, 2022 |title=MCU: 7 Villains To Reunite The Avengers |url=https://movieweb.com/mcu-7-villains-to-reunite-the-avengers/ |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=[[MovieWeb]] |language=en}}</ref> The first version of the team appeared in ''[[The Avengers (comic book)|The Avengers]]'' #6 (July 1964), with the lineup continually changing over the years.

==Publication history==
The first version of the Masters of Evil debuted in ''[[The Avengers (comic book)|The Avengers]]'' #6, created by [[Stan Lee]] and [[Jack Kirby]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=DeFalco |first1=Tom |last2=Sanderson |first2=Peter |last3=Brevoort |first3=Tom |last4=Teitelbaum |first4=Michael |last5=Wallace |first5=Daniel |last6=Darling |first6=Andrew |last7=Forbeck |first7=Matt |last8=Cowsill |first8=Alan |last9=Bray |first9=Adam |title=The Marvel Encyclopedia |date=2019 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1-4654-7890-0 |page=235}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ashford |first=Sage |date=2022-10-19 |title=The First 10 Villain Teams In Marvel Comics |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-villains-first-teams/ |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref>

The second version of the Masters of Evil debuted in ''The Avengers'' #54, created by [[Roy Thomas]], [[John Buscema]], and [[George Tuska]].

The third version of the Masters of Evil debuted in ''The Avengers'' #222, created by [[Jim Shooter]], [[Steven Grant]], and [[Greg LaRocque]].

The fourth version of the Masters of Evil debuted in ''The Avengers'' #270, created by [[Roger Stern]], [[John Buscema]], and [[Tom Palmer (comics)|Tom Palmer]].

The fifth version of the Masters of Evil debuted in ''[[Guardians of the Galaxy (1969 team)|Guardians of the Galaxy]]'' #28, created by [[Jim Valentino]], [[Herb Trimpe]], and Steve Montano.

The sixth version of the Masters of Evil debuted in ''[[The Incredible Hulk (comic book)|The Incredible Hulk]]'' #449, created by [[Kurt Busiek]] and [[Mark Bagley]].

The seventh version of the Masters of Evil debuted in ''[[Thunderbolts (comics)|Thunderbolts]]'' #3 created by [[Kurt Busiek]], [[Mark Bagley]], and Vince Russell.

The eighth version of the Masters of Evil debuted in ''[[Secret Avengers]]'' #21.1, created by [[Rick Remender]], [[Patrick Zircher]], and Andy Troy.

The ninth version of the Masters of Evil debuted in ''[[Thunderbolts (comics)|Thunderbolts]]'' #10, created by [[Jim Zub]], Jon Malin, [[Kurt Busiek]], and [[Mark Bagley]].

==Fictional team biography==
===Baron Heinrich Zemo's Masters of Evil===
The original Masters of Evil (consisting of existing supervillains the [[Black Knight (Nathan Garrett)]], [[Melter]], and [[Radioactive Man (comics)|Radioactive Man]]) was gathered by [[Heinrich Zemo|Baron Heinrich Zemo]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Brevoort |first1=Tom |last2=DeFalco |first2=Tom |last3=Manning |first3=Matthew K. |last4=Sanderson |first4=Peter |last5=Wiacek |first5=Win |title=Marvel Year By Year: A Visual History |date=2017 |publisher=DK Publishing |isbn=978-1465455505 |page=101}}</ref> Despite attempting to capture the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] with Adhesive X and spreading it over [[New York City]], the Avengers find an antidote with the help of [[Trapster|Paste-Pot Pete]], give it to the Masters in secret, and then send most of the members to jail. Zemo is tricked into opening a container filled with tear gas inside his helicopter, but escapes anyway.<ref>''The Avengers'' #6 (July 1964). Marvel Comics.</ref>

Baron Zemo leads the team in his revenge on [[Captain America]] and the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]. The team had been joined by the [[Enchantress (Marvel Comics)|Enchantress]] and the [[Executioner (character)|Executioner]], whom Zemo found in their exile to Earth that was imposed on them by [[Odin (Marvel Comics)|Odin]] for attacking Thor.<ref>{{cite book |last=Rovin |first=Jeff |title=[[The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains]] |date=1987 |publisher=Facts on File |isbn=0-8160-1356-X |location=New York |pages=396–397 |authorlink=Jeff Rovin}}[https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofsu0000rovi_h5r9/page/396/mode/2up]</ref> The Enchantress hypnotizes Thor into attacking the Avengers, but Iron Man breaks him out of the trance. Meanwhile, Captain America has been lured to South America to fight Zemo. After defeating Zemo, Captain America returns on Zemo's helicopter and stops Zemo from shooting the Avengers. However, Enchantress casts a spell that gets the helicopter to the rooftop she and the Executioner are on. The Executioner knocks Captain America out by striking his shoulder, and takes him out of the helicopter, after which they all try to escape. The Masters are sent to another dimension in a space warp generated by Thor.<ref>''The Avengers'' #7. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Two issues later, Enchantress returns them to Earth using a spell. [[Wonder Man|Simon Williams]] is given superhuman strength with an ionic ray, though he is told he will die in a week unless given an antidote Zemo has. He captures the [[Wasp (character)|Wasp]] and lures the Avengers into a trap, but sacrifices himself to save the Avengers.<ref>''The Avengers'' #9. Marvel Comics.</ref> [[Immortus]] appears and offers to help the Masters by defeating the Avengers. He succeeds in sending Captain America to the [[Tower of London]] in 1760. The Masters attack the Avengers, but Captain America manages to return. The Enchantress, sensing defeat, sends the villains back in time to before they met Immortus.<ref>''The Avengers'' #10. Marvel Comics.</ref>

In a later issue, Zemo kidnaps [[Rick Jones (character)|Rick Jones]] with an attractor beam and has the Enchantress and the Executioner release the Black Knight and the Melter (the Radioactive Man having been deported back to China). They attack the other Avengers, forcing Captain America to go alone to Zemo's kingdom to rescue Rick. The Executioner tells the Avengers that a battle in the city would hurt many people, meaning they should surrender. Captain America blinds Zemo with his shield and Zemo dies when he accidentally triggers a rock slide.<ref>''The Avengers'' #15 (April 1965). Marvel Comics.</ref> The Black Knight and the Melter are then captured after Thor transports them to another dimension with different scientific laws, meaning their weapons rebound. The Enchantress and the Executioner escape by running away before the transportation happened.<ref>''The Avengers'' #16. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Ultron's Masters of Evil===
[[Image:Masters of Evil II.jpg|thumb|right|The Masters of Evil, as featured in ''[[Avengers (comic)|Avengers]]'' #54 (July 1968), art by [[John Buscema]]]]
The second version, organized by [[Ultron|Ultron-5]] in his [[Crimson Cowl]] disguise, consisted of [[Black Knight (Dane Whitman)|Black Knight]] (Dane Whitman), [[Klaw (character)|Klaw]], [[Melter]], and [[Whirlwind (comics)|Whirlwind]]. [[Radioactive Man (comics)|Radioactive Man]] was also added to the group after being sprung from the group. The [[Black Knight (Dane Whitman)|Dane Whitman version of Black Knight]] received the invitation in Nathan Garrett mailbox as Ultron-5 was unaware that Nathan is dead. Whitman joined as a spy. Ultron-5 also captured [[Edwin Jarvis]] and used him as a proxy Crimson Cowl as they make their way towards Avengers Mansion. Learning of Ultron-5's plot, Black Knight headed out to try to warn the Avengers only for Ultron-5 to figure out what Black Knight was up to. The Masters of Evil attacked Black Knight as he sent Aragorn in an attempt to continue warning the Avengers of the Masters of Evil as [[Hawkeye (Clint Barton)|Hawkeye]] saw it. When opening a channel, the Masters of Evil made a false claim that the fake Crimson Cowl is a robot and that Jarvis was the real Crimson Cowl. The Avengers were taken captive by the Masters of Evil. Hank Pym's Goliath form broke free only to be hit by knockout gas. With the Avengers as their prisoners and placed in a hydrogen bomb, the Masters of Evil blackmailed New York City into begging for the Avengers to be spared. Jarvis escaped and helped Black Knight rescue the Avengers while exposing Ultron-5 has the real Crimson Cowl. The Masters of Evil are defeated by the Avengers, but Ultron-5 escapes.<ref>''The Avengers'' #54-55 (July-Aug. 1968). Marvel Comics.</ref>

During Holloween in Rutland, Vermont, Klaw later took over the Masters of Evil in a plot to kidnap the scientist T.W. Erwin at the Halloween parade. The Avengers were also present at the Halloween parade. The Liberators led by Enchantress posing as Valkyrie arrived and both groups were able to defeat the Masters of Evil.<ref>''The Avengers'' #83 (Dec. 1970). Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Egghead's Masters of Evil===
Criminal scientist [[Egghead (Marvel Comics)|Egghead]] organized a third version, consisting of [[Karla Sofen|Moonstone]] (who was made Egghead's deputy leader), [[Mac Gargan|Scorpion]], [[Tiger Shark (Marvel Comics)|Tiger Shark]], and [[Whirlwind (comics)|Whirlwind]]. Egghead uses this incarnation to assist him in making technological breakthroughs. When Whirlwind when out to attack Wasp at the time when she was dealing with a divorce from Hank Pym, Moonstone led Scorpion and Tiger Shark to rescue Whirlwind. The villains were defeated by the Avengers.<ref>''The Avengers'' #222 (Aug. 1982). Marvel Comics.</ref>

After that incident, Egghead kept only Moonstone and Tiger Shark on his team after springing them from prison while the Scorpion and Whirlwind were replaced with [[Abner Jenkins|Beetle]], [[Shocker (character)|Shocker]], and [[Radioactive Man (comics)|Radioactive Man]]. Shocker was brainwashed as part of a plot by Egghead to bring Hank Pym into the Masters of Evil. At the time when Hank was on trial, the Masters of Evil invaded the courtroom. They were fought off leaving Shocker behind as he claimed that Hank hired him. Pym was shown the footage that made people believe that Hank is leading the Masters of Evil. As a result, Hank had no other choice but to assist Egghead on his life-prolongment project. Shocker was able to tell the Avengers where the Masters of Evil were hiding out. After that was done, Hank proceeded to defeat Beetle, Moonstone, Radioactive Man, and Tiger Shark as Hawkeye arrived. When Egghead grabbed a laser gun and prepared to fire it at Hank, Hawkeye fired the arrow at the gun's shaft where its overloaded effect appeared to kill Egghead. Moonstone regained consciousness and tried to flee only for the Avengers to show up. Beetle and Moonstone cooperated with the Avengers by revealing that Egghead framed Hank. As a result, Hank was cleared of all charges.<ref>''The Avengers'' #228-230 (Feb. 1983-April 1983). Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Baron Helmut Zemo's Masters of Evil===
[[Helmut Zemo|Baron Helmut Zemo]] formed the fourth version of the Masters of Evil from over a dozen villains, consisting of [[Absorbing Man]], [[Blackout (Marcus Daniels)|Blackout]], [[Black Mamba (character)|Black Mamba]], [[Fixer (Marvel Comics)|Fixer]], [[Erik Josten|Goliath]], [[Grey Gargoyle]], [[Mister Hyde (Marvel Comics)|Mister Hyde]], [[Karla Sofen|Moonstone]], [[Songbird (character)|Screaming Mimi]], [[Tiger Shark (Marvel Comics)|Tiger Shark]], [[Titania (Marvel Comics)|Titania]], [[Whirlwind (comics)|Whirlwind]], the [[Wrecking Crew (comics)|Wrecking Crew]] ([[Bulldozer (character)|Bulldozer]], [[Piledriver (character)|Piledriver]], [[Thunderball (character)|Thunderball]] and [[Wrecker (comics)|Wrecker]]), and [[Yellowjacket (Rita DeMara)|Yellowjacket]], created with the goal of obtaining vengeance on Captain America and overwhelming the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]] with sheer raw power, whereas others had attempted to match the current line-up. The villains storm [[Avengers Mansion]] in a multi-issue storyline titled "Avengers Under Siege". During this time, [[Hercules (Marvel Comics)|Hercules]] was beaten into a coma by Goliath, Hyde, and the Wrecking Crew.<ref>''The Avengers'' #270-277 (Aug. 1986 - March 1987) and ''West Coast Avengers'' #16 (Jan. 1987). Marvel Comics.</ref>

During that time, Absorbing Man and Titania were sent by Baron Zemo to pick up [[Mongoose (comics)|Mongoose]] from [[LaGuardia Airport]] and recruit him into the Masters of Evil. This plan was thwarted by [[Spider-Man]] who prevented Absorbing Man and Titania from meeting up with Mongoose. They repelled by Spider-Man by threatening an airplane full of passengers.<ref>''Amazing Spider-Man'' #283. Marvel Comics.</ref>

A flashback later revealed that [[Regent (comics)|Augustus Roman]]'s family had died during the fight between the Avengers and this incarnation of the Masters of Evil.<ref>''The Amazing Spider-Man'' vol. 4 #12. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Doctor Octopus' Masters of Evil===
The fifth incarnation was organized by [[Doctor Octopus]], but bore little resemblance to previous incarnations. Its roster included [[Gargantua (comics)|Gargantua]], [[Jackhammer (comics)|Jackhammer]], [[Oddball (comics)|Oddball]], [[Powderkeg (character)|Powderkeg]], and [[Puff Adder (character)|Puff Adder]], in addition to former members [[Absorbing Man]], [[Shocker (character)|Shocker]], [[Titania (Marvel Comics)|Titania]], and [[Yellowjacket (Rita DeMara)|Yellowjacket]]. Doctor Octopus used this incarnation of the Masters of Evil to steal the technology of the Avengers and ended up initially fighting the original [[Guardians of the Galaxy (1969 team)|Guardians of the Galaxy]], a superhero group from an alternate future timeline. Then they fought with the Guardians against an army of doppelgangers. After the doppelgangers were defeated and rendered inert by [[Galactus]], Doctor Still wanted to raid the Avengers Headquarters. When Gargantua, Puff Adder, and Shocker became sympathetic towards the Guardians of the Galaxy, they turned on Doctor Octopus who fled.<ref>''Guardians of the Galaxy'' #28-29 (Sept.-Oct. 1992). Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Baron Helmut Zemo's second Masters of Evil===
[[Image:Masters of Evil headshots.png|thumb|right|The Masters of Evil: (from the top) the Screaming Mimi, Goliath, Helmut Zemo, Beetle, Fixer, and Moonstone, art by [[Mark Bagley]]]]
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The sixth incarnation was again assembled by Helmut Zemo, and posed as superheroes known as the [[Thunderbolts (comics)|Thunderbolts]] upon assuming that the Avengers perished fighting [[Onslaught (Marvel Comics)|Onslaught]].<ref>The group's first appearance was in ''The Incredible Hulk'' vol. 2 #449 (Feb. 1997). Marvel Comics.</ref> In addition to Zemo, the team consisted of [[Abner Jenkins|Beetle]], [[Fixer (Marvel Comics)|Fixer]], [[Erik Josten|Goliath]], [[Karla Sofen|Moonstone]], and [[Songbird (character)|Screaming Mimi]]. All eventually became heroes and renounced their criminal ways, though Zemo, the Fixer, and Moonstone all returned to villainy some time later.
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===Crimson Cowl's Masters of Evil===
The seventh incarnation was recruited by the [[Crimson Cowl]]. This version consisted first of the third [[Cyclone (Marvel Comics)|Cyclone]], [[Flying Tiger (Marvel Comics)|Flying Tiger]], [[Klaw (character)|Klaw]], [[Man-Killer]], and [[Tiger Shark (Marvel Comics)|Tiger Shark]]. Crimson Cowl expanded her Masters of Evil to include later recruits like [[Aqueduct (comics)|Aqueduct]], [[Bison (comics)|Bison]], [[Blackwing (character)|Blackwing]], [[Boomerang (comics)|Boomerang]], [[Cardinal (comics)|Cardinal]], [[Constrictor (character)|Constrictor]], [[Dragonfly (Marvel Comics)|Dragonfly]], [[Eel (Marvel Comics)|Eel]], [[Icemaster]], [[Joystick (comics)|Joystick]], Lodestone, [[Man-Ape]], [[Quicksand (comics)|Quicksand]], [[Scorcher (character)|Scorcher]], [[Shatterfist (Marvel Comics)|Shatterfist]], [[Shockwave (comics)|Shockwave]], [[Slyde]], [[Sunstroke (comics)|Sunstroke]], and [[Supercharger (comics)|Supercharger]]. They plotted to get control of Earth's superhuman mercenaries and tried to get the Thunderbolts to join them.<ref>''Thunderbolts'' #3 (June 1997). Marvel Comics.</ref> The Masters of Evil were defeated by the Thunderbolts, but the Crimson Cowl that was apprehended was [[Dallas Riordan]] who was used as a decoy while the real Crimson Cowl got away.<ref>''Thunderbolts'' #24 (March 1999). Marvel Comics.</ref> 

===Crimson Cowl's second Masters of Evil===
The eighth incarnation, led by the [[Crimson Cowl]], consisted of [[Black Mamba (character)|Black Mamba]], Cardinal, [[Cyclone (Marvel Comics)|Cyclone]], [[Skein (character)|Gypsy Moth]], [[Hydro-Man]], [[Machinesmith]], and [[Man-Killer]]. Crimson Cowl used this incarnation in her second attempt to master and control Earth's superhuman mercenaries. While Cyclone tried to steal a disc formerly owned by [[Justin Hammer]] that contained information on a weapon would've assisted in this plot, Crimson Cowl got Cardinal on her side by claiming that Hawkeye killed his daughter Meteorite. When the Thunderbolts caught up to the Masters of Evil, Hawkeye showed the disc in question that contained the biotoxin that Justin Hammer would have used to kill them all. This caused Cardinal, Cyclone, Gypsy Moth, and Man-Killer to forcefully aid the Thunderbolts. With help from [[Silver Sable]] upon them finding out that Crimson Cowl was Justin Hammer's daughter Justine Hammer, the Thunderbolts raided Justine Hammer's home in [[Symkaria]]. Black Mamba, Hydro-Man, and Machinesmith are defeated while Gypsy Moth uses her powers to tear apart Crimson Cowl's costume.<ref>''Thunderbolts'' #63-69 (May-August 2002). Marvel Comics.</ref>

===The Shadow Council's Masters of Evil===
Max Fury of the [[Shadow Council]] forms a ninth incarnation of the Masters of Evil, consisting of [[Princess Python]], [[Vengeance (comics)|Vengeance]], and [[Whiplash (Marvel Comics)|Whiplash]]. They were discovered by the [[Secret Avengers]] during a mission run by Captain America and Hawkeye.<ref>''Secret Avengers'' #21.1. Marvel Comics.</ref> Max Fury later recruits [[Black Talon (comics)|Black Talon]], the [[Brothers Grimm (comics)|Brothers Grimm]], [[Carrion (comics)|Carrion]], [[Constrictor (character)|Constrictor]], [[Crossfire (comics)|Crossfire]], [[Diablo (Marvel Comics)|Diablo]], [[Firebrand (Marvel Comics)|Firebrand]], [[Griffin (Marvel Comics)|Griffin]], [[Killer Shrike]], [[Stilt-Man|Lady Stilt-Man]], [[Pink Pearl (comics)|Pink Pearl]], and [[Squid (Marvel Comics)|Squid]] to join the Shadow Council's Masters of Evil. Fury and the Masters of Evil capture [[John Steele (comics)|John Steele]] after he attempts to escape [[Bagalia]] with the Serpent Crown and the Crown of Thorns.<ref>''Secret Avengers'' #29. Marvel Comics.</ref> In order for the Masters of Evil to obtain the Crown of Wolves for the Shadow Council, Fury hired the [[Taskmaster (character)|Taskmaster]] to retrieve it. The Taskmaster demanded more money for the job and he hid in the Hole (a bar located in an underground city in Bagalia). Upon claiming the Crown of Wolves, Fury was unable to harness its power because he is a [[Life Model Decoy]]. When the Taskmaster donned the Crown of Wolves, he was unable to control the powers of the Abyss.<ref>''Secret Avengers'' #30. Marvel Comics.</ref> Under the control of the Abyss, the Masters of Evil and the other people in Bagalia make their move. The Secret Avengers fight to keep the people under control of the Abyss from leaving Bagalia and invading other countries to spread the possession to other people.<ref>''Secret Avengers'' #31. Marvel Comics.</ref> While possessed by the Abyss, Taskmaster used its power to take control of the villains and have them board an airplane out of Bagalia to spread the campaign of the Abyss. While the others fight the possessed villains and other people, Venom uses his symbiote to break the Crowns and capture the Taskmaster.<ref>''Secret Avengers'' #32. Marvel Comics.</ref>

When the second incarnation of the Secret Avengers raid Bagalia to free the Taskmaster, they have to fight through the Masters of Evil. During this time, it is shown that [[Bi-Beast]], [[Madcap (comics)|Madcap]], [[Ringer (comics)|Ringer]], and a number of other supervillains have joined the Masters of Evil.<ref>''Secret Avengers'' vol. 2 #2. Marvel Comics.</ref>

The Masters of Evil are featured in "[[Avengers Undercover]]" as part of the second wave of comics that are part of the "[[Marvel NOW!]]" branding.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=48419|title=NYCC EXCLUSIVE: Hopeless is Seduced by Evil in "Avengers Undercover"|date=11 October 2013|website=comicbookresources.com|access-date=23 March 2018}}</ref> Following the death of Max Fury, Baron Helmut Zemo had been sworn in as the new leader of the Masters of Evil. He is shown to have [[Madame Masque]] as his right-hand woman, has [[Constrictor (character)|Constrictor]] as his bodyguard, and [[Daimon Hellstrom]] is in their company as their magic expert.<ref>''Avengers Undercover'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> [[Anachronism (comics)|Anachronism]], [[Cammi (character)|Cammi]], [[Chase Stein]], [[Death Locket]], [[Hazmat (comics)|Hazmat]], and [[Nico Minoru]] teleport to Bagalia in disguise and locate [[Cullen Bloodstone]] at the Hole, a Bagalian bar owned by Arcade. After a fight with the villains there, Cullen reveals that he has become a member of the Masters of Evil, having been accepted by them. Constrictor and Madam Masque arrange for Cullen to teleport the group to a nearby swanky party at Massacrer Casino hosted by Arcade so that they can get revenge on him once and for all.<ref>''Avengers Undercover'' #2. Marvel Comics.</ref> Zemo, Masque, Constrictor, and Hellstrom watch as the young heroes try to avoid being killed, as Arcade has arranged the party at Massacrer Casino as the testing grounds for his newest version of "Murderworld": fancy parties at casinos where the rich and powerful can try and kill each other to prove their supremacy. After Arcade was killed, Zemo, Masque, Constrictor, and Hellstrom begin plotting their next move regarding the heroes.<ref>''Avengers Undercover'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref> After the young heroes are apprehended during a [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] raid on Bagalia, Hellstrom later teleports the S.H.I.E.L.D. lair back to Bagalia, where Zemo offers the group a chance to join the Masters of Evil.<ref>''Avengers Undercover'' #4. Marvel Comics.</ref> Zemo instructs Constrictor, Hellstrom, and Masque to take a portion of the Murderworld survivors and take them into Bagalia City. While the other young heroes take up Zemo's offer to join the Masters of Evil (with a plan to take the group down from within), Cammi is the only one to decline. Zemo hears that she is the only one not joining and says that they will respect her choice. Cammi flies away, only to be caught by Constrictor and slammed into a rock wall.<ref>''Avengers Undercover'' #5. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Lightmaster's Masters of Evil===
While the Shadow Council had their version, [[Lightmaster]] assembles a more traditional lineup (10th incarnation) when he and his henchmen, the [[Wrecking Crew (comics)|Wrecking Crew]], encounter of the [[The Superior Spider-Man|Superior Spider-Man]] and his [[Sinister Six|Superior Six]] while attacking [[Alchemax]] and attempting to steal its technology during a plot to blackmail New York City for money.<ref>''Superior Spider-Man Team-Up'' #5. Marvel Comics.</ref> Besides the Wrecking Crew, this roster includes the [[Absorbing Man]], [[Titania (Marvel Comics)|Titania]], [[Mister Hyde (Marvel Comics)|Mister Hyde]], [[Whirlwind (comics)|Whirlwind]], and [[Blackout (Marcus Daniels)|Blackout]].<ref>''Superior Spider-Man Team-Up'' #6. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Baron Helmut Zemo's third Masters of Evil===
Baron Helmut Zemo created an 11th incarnation consisting of Whiplash, Man-Killer, Klaw, Tiger Shark, and the Wrecking Crew, all of whom had been members of previous incarnations of the Masters of Evil. Baron Zemo sent them out to persuade Atlas of the Thunderbolts, the former Goliath of Zemo's earlier incarnation of the Masters of Evil, to rejoin the team. Atlas resisted and only an unexpected reappearance of the Thunderbolt Jolt interrupted the Masters' plan. The Masters then went after the [[Bucky Barnes|Winter Soldier]], who was then leading the Thunderbolts, and captured him. Zemo and the Masters then assaulted the Thunderbolts in their base, capturing several of them.<ref>''Thunderbolts'' vol. 3 #10 (March 2017). Marvel Comics.</ref>

During the ''[[Secret Empire (2017 comic)|Secret Empire]]'' storyline, Baron Zemo has [[Kobik]] send [[Bucky Barnes]] back through time to [[World War II]] and another battle with the Thunderbolts, in which the Man-Killer was apparently killed by Kobik. After Atlas, the Fixer, and Moonstone join the Masters of Evil, they worked to reassemble Kobik. As [[Erik Selvig]] hordes the fragments that he has, kisses them, and commits suicide, the Kobik-reprogrammed Captain America persuaded Baron Zemo to have the Masters of Evil join [[Hydra (comics)|Hydra]]'s "[[List of Hydra members#Army of Evil|Army of Evil]]."<ref>''Thunderbolts'' vol. 3 #12 (April 2017). Marvel Comics.</ref> The Masters of Evil assist the Army of Evil in causing havoc in protest for what happened at Pleasant Hill.<ref>''Secret Empire'' #0 (April 2017). Marvel Comics.</ref>

===West Coast version===
To combat the [[West Coast Avengers]], [[Madame Masque]] formed a West Coast version of the Masters of Evil consisting of Eel, [[Graviton (character)|Graviton]], [[Lady Bullseye]], [[MODOK Superior]], [[Satana (Marvel Comics)|Satana]], and [[Hawkeye (Kate Bishop)|Kate Bishop]]'s parents [[Derek Bishop|Derek]] and [[Eleanor Bishop (comics)|Eleanor Bishop]].<ref>''West Coast Avengers'' vol. 3 #5-7. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Multiversal Masters of Evil===
When the Prehistoric Avengers fought a younger [[Thanos]] and sent him back to the future, Mephisto found out that an alternate version of Doctor Doom called [[Doom Supreme]] had witnessed this fight. Mephisto suggested to Doom Supreme to form a team of evil villains that would take on the Avengers. As a condition from the Council of Red, Doom Supreme is to save Earth-616 for last. He formed a Multiverse version of the Masters of Evil that consisted of [[Black Skull (comics)|Black Skull]], [[Mystique (character)#Earth-14412|Dark Phoenix]], [[Ghost Goblin]], Kid Thanos, and [[King Killmonger]].<ref>''Avengers'' Vol. 8 #50-64. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Avengers Assemble Omega'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===One World Under Doom===
During the "[[One World Under Doom]]" storyline at the time when Doctor Doom had become Sorcerer Supreme and started reworking Earth, Carol Danvers tells the Avengers that they are willing to work with [[Arcade (Marvel Comics)|Arcade]], [[Baron Mordo]], Doctor Octopus, MODOK Superior, [[Madelyne Pryor]], and [[Mysterio]] when fighting Doom. With Iron Man willing to go along with this plan, it was MODOK Superior "welcomes" Iron Man to the Masters of Evil.<ref>''One World Under Doom'' #2. Marvel Comics.</ref> While most of the Avengers and the Masters of Evil fought Doom, Scarlet Witch, Baron Mordo, and Pryor scanned the minds of the world leaders and found that they followed them through human nature and that Doom did not cheat. Doom then teleports the Avengers and the Masters of Evil to the [[Raft (comics)|Raft]] to prevent a mass-breakout.<ref>''One World Under Doom'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Wanting to take advantage of this, [[Mad Thinker]] forms a new incarnation of the Masters of Evil with [[Dreadknight]], [[Exterminatrix]], Madcap, and Mister Hyde. In addition, Mad Thinker rebuilds [[Quasimodo (comics)|Quasimodo]], dubbing him Quasimodo Mark X. Quasimodo hacks into the [[Impossible City]], enabling the Masters of Evil to enter it. Using the [[Super-Adaptoid]] armor, Mad Thinker battles [[Falcon (comics)|Captain America]] and [[Black Panther (character)|Black Panther]]. The Impossible City takes control of Dreadknight's body and performs a hard reset on itself, disposing of Quasimodo. The rest of the Avengers appear and help defeat Mad Thinker.<ref>'Avengers'' Vol. 9 #28. Marvel Comics.</ref>

==Membership==
{{Main|List of Masters of Evil members}}

==Related teams==
===Young Masters===
{{Main|Young Masters}}
During the "[[Dark Reign (comics)|Dark Reign]]" storyline, a young version of the team - controlled by criminal mastermind [[Norman Osborn]] - debuts in the [[Limited series (comics)|miniseries]] ''Dark Reign: Young Avengers''.<ref>''Dark Reign: Young Avengers'' #1-5 (July-Dec. 2009). Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Bastards of Evil===
{{Main|Bastards of Evil}}
A group calling themselves the Bastards of Evil debuted in the 2010 "[[Heroic Age (comics)|Heroic Age]]" storyline. All members claim to be the children of supervillains who were discarded and disavowed by their parents. They include [[Aftershock (comics)|Aftershock]] (the supposed daughter of [[Electro (Marvel Comics)|Electro]]), Warhead (the supposed son of the [[Radioactive Man (comics)|Radioactive Man]]), Mortar (the supposed daughter of the [[Grey Gargoyle]]), Singularity (the supposed son of [[Graviton (character)|Graviton]]), and Ember (the supposed son of [[Pyro (Marvel Comics)|Pyro]]).<ref>''Young Allies'' vol. 2 #1 (June 9, 2010). Marvel Comics.</ref>

It was later revealed that the Bastards are led by a child genius known as Superior (who claims to be the son of the [[Leader (character)|Leader]]). It was also revealed that the Bastards were actually normal teenagers who were mutated by exposure to radiation by Superior as well as given false memory implants. The surviving Bastards are held in the Raft after their capture.<ref>''Young Allies'' vol. 2 #5 (October 6, 2010). Marvel Comics.</ref>

==Reception==
===Critical response===
Darby Harn of ''[[Screen Rant]]'' included the Masters of Evil in their "10 Most Powerful Hercules Villains In Marvel Comics" list,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harn |first=Darby |date=2022-07-17 |title=Thor: Love And Thunder — 10 Most Powerful Hercules Villains In Marvel Comics |url=https://screenrant.com/hercules-most-powerful-villains-thor-love-and-thunder/ |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en-US}}</ref> and in their "15 Most Powerful Black Panther Villains" list.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Harn |first=Darby |date=2021-09-25 |title=15 Most Powerful Black Panther Villains |url=https://screenrant.com/most-powerful-villains-black-panther/ |access-date=2022-10-16 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en-US}}</ref> Mark Ginocchio of ''[[ComicBook.com]]'' ranked the Master of Evil 1st in their " Marvel's 5 Greatest Supervillain Stables" list."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ginocchio |first=Mark |date=March 23, 2015 |title=Team Terror: Marvel's 5 Greatest Supervillain Stables |url=https://comicbook.com/news/team-terror-marvels-5-greatest-supervillain-stables/ |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=[[ComicBook.com]] |language=en}}</ref> Jerry Stanford of ''[[Comic Book Resources]]'' ranked 3rd in their "10 Most Important Marvel Villain Teams" list,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stanford |first=Jerry |date=2022-12-02 |title=10 Most Important Marvel Villain Teams (& Why They Were Formed) |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-important-villain-super-teams-trivia/ |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> while David Harth ranked the team 6th in their "5 Best Marvel Villain Teams (& The 5 Best DC Villain Teams)" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harth |first=David |date=September 17, 2020 |title=The 5 Best Marvel Villain Teams (& The 5 Best DC Villain Teams) |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-dc-best-villain-teams/ |access-date=2023-04-24 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref>

==Other versions==
===''Heroes Reborn'' (1996)===
An alternate universe iteration of the Masters of Evil appear in ''[[Heroes Reborn (1996 comic)|Heroes Reborn: Masters of Evil]]'', initially consisting of [[Black Knight (Nathan Garrett)|Black Knight]], [[Klaw (character)|Klaw]], [[Melter]], [[Radioactive Man (comics)|Radioactive Man]], and [[Whirlwind (comics)|Whirlwind]] before Klaw leaves the group and the [[Crimson Dynamo]] and [[Titanium Man]] take his place.<ref>''The Avengers'' vol. 2 #8</ref> After [[Doctor Doom]]'s [[Doombot]]s kill Black Knight, Crimson Dynamo, and Titanium Man, Whirlwind leaves the group to start a new life.<ref>''Heroes Reborn: Masters of Evil'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

==="Heroes Reborn" (2021)===
A group based on the Masters of Evil called the '''Masters of Doom''' appear in "[[Heroes Reborn (2021 comic)|Heroes Reborn]]" (2021), consisting of [[Doctor Juggernaut]], [[Silver Witch]], [[All-Gog]], and the [[Black Skull (comics)|Black Skull]]. This version of the group are enemies of the [[Squadron Supreme of America]] and were previously imprisoned in the [[Negative Zone]].<ref>''Heroes Reborn'' vol. 2 #1 (May 2021). Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''Heroes Reborn'' vol. 2 #3 (May 2021). Marvel Comics.</ref>

===House of M===
An alternate reality iteration of the Masters of Evil appear in ''[[House of M|House of M: Masters of Evil]]'', formed and led by [[Hood (Marvel Comics)|the Hood]] and consisting of [[Absorbing Man]], [[Batroc the Leaper]], [[Blizzard (Marvel Comics)|Blizzard]], [[Chemistro]], [[Cobra (Marvel Comics)|Cobra]], [[Constrictor (character)|Constrictor]], [[Crossbones (character)|Crossbones]], [[Madame Masque]], [[Mister Hyde (Marvel Comics)|Mister Hyde]], [[Nitro (character)|Nitro]], [[Sandman (Marvel Comics)|Sandman]], [[Titania (Marvel Comics)|Titania]], [[Wizard (Marvel Comics)|Wizard]], and the [[Wrecking Crew (comics)|Wrecking Crew]]. This version of the group was formed to defy [[Magneto (Marvel Comics)|Magneto]].<ref>''House of M: Masters of Evil'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> While taking over the Central American country of Santo Rico, its dictators [[Madison Jeffries|Madison]] and [[Scramble (comics)|Lionel Jeffries]] kill two of the Wrecking Crew, [[Bulldozer (character)|Bulldozer]] and [[Piledriver (character)|Piledriver]].<ref>''House of M: Masters of Evil'' #2. Marvel Comics.</ref> Though the group succeed in killing the Jeffries in turn, Magneto and [[Sebastian Shaw (character)|Sebastian Shaw]] expose the Masters of Evil's criminal pasts, leading to Cobra, Crossbones, Hyde, Chemistro, Wizard, and Wrecking Crew member [[Thunderball (character)|Thunderball]] abandoning the remaining members, most of whom are killed by the Red Guard, though Absorbing Man throws Titania to safety.<ref>''House of M: Masters of Evil'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>''House of M: Masters of Evil'' #4. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===''Marvel Adventures''===
The Masters of Evil appear in ''[[Marvel Adventures]]'' #4, consisting of [[Helmut Zemo]], [[Abomination (character)|Abomination]], [[Leader (character)|Leader]], and [[Ultron]].<ref>''Marvel Adventures: The Avengers'' #4. Marvel Comics.</ref> Additionally, a group called the '''New Masters of Evil''' appear in ''Marvel Adventures: The Avengers'' #16, consisting of [[Egghead (Marvel Comics)|Egghead]], [[Man-Bull]], Melter, and Whirlwind.<ref>''Marvel Adventures: The Avengers'' #16. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Marvel 2099===
A future incarnation of the Masters of Evil from Earth-2099 appear in the [[Marvel 2099]] story ''Spider-Man 2099: Exodus'' #3, consisting of [[Norman Osborn#Marvel 2099|Patriot]], [[Black Knight (Marvel Comics)#Marvel 2099|Black Knight]], [[Baron Zemo#Marvel 2099|Baron Zemo]], [[Enchantress (Marvel Comics)#Marvel 2099|Enchantress]], [[Melter#Marvel 2099|Melter]], and [[Radioactive Man (comics)#Marvel 2099|Radioactive Man]]. This version of the group killed several members of the [[Avengers (comics)#Marvel 2099|Avengers]] and conquered multiple worlds. After Zemo kills the Black Knight for disobeying orders, the Masters of Evil are defeated by the [[New Avengers#Marvel 2099|New Avengers]] and remanded to a prison on the planet Wakanda.<ref>''Spider-Man 2099: Exodus'' #3. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Ultimate Marvel===
A group based on the Masters of Evil called the '''Liberators''' appear in ''[[Ultimates 2]]'', formed by [[Loki (Marvel Comics)#Ultimate Marvel|Loki]] under the alias of [[Norwegians|Norwegian]] scientist "Gunnar Golman" and consisting of [[Abomination (character)#Ultimate Marvel|Abomination]], [[Crimson Dynamo#Ultimate Marvel|Crimson Dynamo]], [[Schizoid Man (comics)|Schizoid Man]], [[Red Guardian#Colonel Abdul al-Rahman|Colonel Abdul al-Rahman]], [[Hurricane (comics)#Ultimate Marvel|Hurricane]], [[Swarm (Marvel Comics)#Ultimate Marvel|Insect Queen]], and [[Perun (comics)|Perun]]. They received support from international governments, such as [[China]], [[France]], [[Iran]], [[North Korea]], [[Syria]], and later [[Russia]], and other superpowered individuals such as [[Black Widow (Natasha Romanova)#Ultimate Marvel|Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow]], [[Hank Pym#Ultimate Marvel|Hank Pym]], and his [[Ultron#Ultimate Marvel|Ultron]] / [[Vision (Marvel Comics)#Ultimate Marvel|Vision II]] sentries to invade the United States.<ref>''Ultimates 2'' #7-8. Marvel Comics.</ref> However, they are defeated by the U.S.'s heroes, with Perun surrendering to [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] and being held in the Triskelion and Loki being held by [[Odin (Marvel Comics)#Ultimate Marvel|Odin]] for inciting a world war.<ref>''Ultimates 2'' #12. Marvel Comics.</ref>

==In other media==
===Television===
* The Masters of Evil appear in ''[[The Marvel Super Heroes]]'' episode "Zemo and his Masters of Evil", consisting of [[Heinrich Zemo]], [[Black Knight (Nathan Garrett)|Black Knight]], [[Radioactive Man (comics)|Radioactive Man]], and [[Melter]].
* The Masters of Evil appear in ''[[The Avengers: United They Stand]]'' episode "Command Decision", consisting of [[Helmut Zemo]], [[Absorbing Man]], [[Boomerang (character)|Boomerang]], [[Cardinal (comics)|Cardinal]], [[Dragonfly (Marvel Comics)|Dragonfly]], [[Karla Sofen|Moonstone]], [[Tiger Shark (Marvel Comics)|Tiger Shark]], and [[Whirlwind (comics)|Whirlwind]].
* The Masters of Evil appear in ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]'', formed by [[Enchantress (Marvel Comics)|Enchantress]], [[Executioner (character)|Executioner]], and Heinrich Zemo and consisting of them, [[Arnim Zola]], [[Wonder Man]], [[Crimson Dynamo]], [[Abomination (character)|Abomination]], [[Chemistro]], [[Grey Gargoyle]], and [[Living Laser]]. They battle the Avengers twice until Zemo discovers the Enchantress was secretly working with [[Loki (Marvel Comics)|Loki]] to help him take over [[Asgard (comics)|Asgard]] while [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] is away on Earth and betrays her while enacting a plot to use [[Karnilla]]'s [[Norn Stones]] to fuse Earth with Asgard. After the Avengers foil the plot, Enchantress seeks vengeance on Zemo and eliminates Chemistro, Living Laser, and Zola, forcing the surviving Masters of Evil to ask for the Avengers' help in stopping her. During the Enchantress' subsequent attack, [[Black Panther (character)|Black Panther]] builds a power dampener, which successfully negates her powers. Wonder Man prevents Zemo from finishing her off, but when the Enchantress tries to take the last Norn Stone, Wonder Man grabs it simultaneously, causing both of them to disappear. In the aftermath, Zemo, Abomination, Crimson Dynamo, and the Executioner are incarcerated at [[Negative Zone Prison Alpha|Prison 42]].
* The Masters of Evil appear in ''[[Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers]]'', consisting of [[MODOK]], Abomination, Heinrich Zemo, [[Graviton (character)|Graviton]], and Tiger Shark.
* The Masters of Evil appear in ''[[Avengers Assemble (TV series)|Avengers Assemble]]'',<ref>{{cite web |last=Ching |first=Albert |date=June 2, 2015 |title=Kamala Khan's First Animation Appearance Confirmed for ''Avengers: Ultron Revolution'' |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/kamala-khans-first-animation-appearance-confirmed-for-avengers-ultron-revolution |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150603050554/http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/kamala-khans-first-animation-appearance-confirmed-for-avengers-ultron-revolution |archive-date=June 3, 2015 |access-date=March 23, 2018 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]]}}</ref> consisting of Helmut Zemo, [[Abner Jenkins|Beetle]], [[Fixer (Marvel Comics)|Fixer]], [[Erik Josten|Goliath]], Moonstone, and [[Songbird (character)|Screaming Mimi]]. Following failed attacks on [[Stark Industries]] and [[Avengers Tower]], the Masters of Evil reappear as the superhero team, the [[Thunderbolts (comics)|Thunderbolts]], via a shrouding device to mask their appearances. However, Screaming Mimi has a change of heart and convinces her teammates to join the Avengers in exposing Zemo, who escapes while the remaining Masters of Evil turn themselves in.
* The Masters of Evil appear in the first season of ''[[Marvel Future Avengers]]'',<ref>{{cite news |last1=Speelman |first1=Tom |title=Marvel's Future Avengers Anime, Explained (& Whether It's Worth Your Time) |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-future-avengers-anime-explained/ |access-date=May 25, 2020 |work=CBR |date=March 27, 2020}}</ref> consisting of the [[Leader (character)|Leader]], Enchantress, [[Ares (Marvel Comics)|Ares]], [[Bucky Barnes|Winter Soldier]], and Bruno, a teenage [[Hydra (comics)|Hydra]] operative who underwent genetic manipulation. The group is recruited by [[Kang the Conqueror]] and join forces with Hydra and Loki to enact the "Emerald Rain" project, a plan to reverse-engineer Terrigen crystals and use them to mutate Earth's populace to become Kang's new foot soldiers. The Winter Soldier and Bruno later defect, with Bruno joining the Future Avengers.

===Video games===
* The Masters of Evil appear in ''[[Marvel: Ultimate Alliance]]'', led by [[Doctor Doom]] and consisting of [[Baron Mordo]], Loki, Enchantress, and [[Ultron]] as his lieutenants as well as [[Arcade (Marvel Comics)|Arcade]], [[Attuma]], [[Bullseye (Marvel Comics)|Bullseye]], [[Byrrah]], Crimson Dynamo, Executioner, [[Fin Fang Foom]], [[Lizard (character)|Lizard]], MODOK, [[Mysterio]], Radioactive Man, [[Rhino (character)|Rhino]], [[Mac Gargan|Scorpion]], [[Shocker (character)|Shocker]], Tiger Shark, [[Krang (Marvel Comics)|Warlord Krang]], Winter Soldier, and the [[Wrecking Crew (comics)|Wrecking Crew]]. Additionally, [[Mandarin (character)|Mandarin]], Grey Gargoyle, and [[Dragon Man (character)|Dragon Man]] appear as former members who left when the Mandarin failed to take leadership from Doom.
* The Masters of Evil appear in a self-titled [[Downloadable content|DLC]] pack for ''[[Lego Marvel's Avengers]]'', consisting of Helmut Zemo, Enchantress, Black Knight, Skurge, Melter, Radioactive Man, and Whirlwind.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezone.com/news/lego-marvel-avengers-first-dlc-packs-get-release-dates-3435056|title=LEGO Marvel Avengers first DLC packs get release dates - GameZone|date=17 March 2016|website=gamezone.com|access-date=23 March 2018}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.marvel.com/universe/Masters_of_Evil Masters of Evil] at Marvel.com
* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix2/mastersheinrich.htm|Baron Heinrich Zemo's Masters of Evil}}
* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix2/mastersultron.htm|Ultron's Masters of Evil}}
* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix2/mastersegghead.htm|Egghead's Masters of Evil}}
* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix2/mastershelmut.htm|Baron Helmut Zemo's Masters of Evil}}
* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix2/mastersoctopus.htm|Doctor Octopus' Masters of Evil}}
* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix2/masterscowl.htm|Justine Hammer's Masters of Evil}}
* [https://comicvine.gamespot.com/masters-of-evil/4060-7582/ Masters of Evil] at Comic Vine

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