Ranking the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s 8 best villains
By Mark Lynch
3. Loki
It was difficult not putting Loki higher on this list. He has been a thorn in the side of every Asgardian for centuries. In the first Thor movie, Loki set up Thor, The Warriors Three (Volstagg, Fandral, and Hogun), and Lady Sif to be killed by Frost Giants. Luckily, Odin stepped in and saved them. No matter what is going on, Loki is up to something. He was also directly responsible for the Chitauri invading New York. After being brought back to Asgard in Thor: Dark World he was imprisoned and still managed to cause so much chaos that Asgard almost destroyed.
Loki only looks out for Loki and this is the only thing that keeps him from being number one. Unlike everyone else on this list, Loki doesn’t really believe in anything other than chaos and mischief. There is no greater meaning towards anything he does. But, and here is the important part, Loki may be one of the most influential characters in the MCU. Loki is funny, Tom Hiddleston is a great actor, and the role of Loki changed nerd culture. People of both sexes would cos-play as Loki. His influence in the movies also changed how he portrayed in Marvel Comics as well.