12 most polarizing DC characters ranked

10. Count Vertigo

Ask a casual fan about Count Vertigo, they’ll look at you sideways. The Count is a villain who missed the memo on how to be intriguing. Let’s face it, among the rogues’ gallery, his powers and motives fall flat like a deflated balloon. DC fans know it – in a world of compelling villains, he’s the one that’s just a tad too dull to get excited about.

While other bad guys boast intricate plans and motivations that keep us glued to the page, Count Vertigo’s schtick feels like a half-hearted attempt at villainy. His appearances often draw mixed reactions – it’s like he’s the awkward guest at a party that no one really knows how to engage with.

Sure, he’s had his moments in action, but even that hasn’t elevated him to the ranks of the memorable. Young Justice tried its best to give him some cred, but let’s be real, even their treatment couldn’t breathe vibrant life into this lackluster character.

Count Vertigo’s problem isn’t just his dull powers and motives – it’s that he doesn’t leave much of an impression. In a universe filled with colorful characters, he’s the gray background, the character you’d struggle to pick out of a lineup.