Why is Amanda Waller so evil?

Each convict has a bomb implanted in their head. If they disobey orders, Waller will not hesitate to kill them. Her callous mission-focused attitude and disregard for human life make her more villainous than most of the supercriminals under her control, but she is just one of the major villains in The Suicide Squad.
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Why is Amanda Waller so cruel?

She has no respect for human life. Saying that Amanda Waller has no respect for human life is a vast generalization and quite possibly an understatement. She's known for her dispassionate and outright cruel disregard for others, and she is utterly ruthless when it comes to a job being done.
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Is Amanda Waller a Metahuman?

Indomitable Will: Amanda Waller, although she has no metahuman powers, has tremendous determination and strength of will, which make her an extremely formidable opponent.
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What happened to Amanda Waller?

Amanda Waller (died January 27, 2016), also known as her codename Mockingbird and her nickname The Wall, was the corrupt director of A.R.G.U.S. and the leader of Task Force X. She was killed by Shadowspire during their attack on the organization.
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Is Waller The villain in The Suicide Squad?

Amanda Waller is a major antagonist in the DC Extended Universe, serving as the overarching antagonist of the 2016 film Suicide Squad, its 2021 sequel The Suicide Squad, and the TV series Peacemaker. She is the leader of the A.R.G.U.S.
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Comic Book Origins: Amanda Waller



Is Waller a villain?

The character first appeared in Legends #1 in 1986, and was created by John Ostrander, Len Wein, and John Byrne. Amanda Waller is an antagonist and occasional ally to the superheroes of the DC Universe, occasionally described as a supervillain.
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Why did Amanda Waller create The Suicide Squad?

While most famous for its signature brand of anti-heroism, the Suicide Squad was actually formed for political reasons because Ronald Reagan was afraid of Amanda Waller. This revelation came in the 1986 series Secret Origins.
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How does Amanda Waller know Batman's identity?

Waller met James Gordon at some point, developing a somewhat antagonistic relationship. She also became aware of the vigilante Batman and eventually learned his true identity, Bruce Wayne, from one of her agents. This gave Waller leverage over the vigilante, allowing her to blackmail his cooperation.
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How is Batman a meta human?

Metahumans, often simply called Metas or Superheroes, Superhumans and Supervillains, are beings on the Earth with abilities or gadgets giving them a God-Like presence on Earth. These beings may not always have powers, like the Batman, and sometimes may even be criminals, like Graves.
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Is Amanda Waller a villain Arrow?

Type of Villain

Amanda to Oliver Queen. Amanda Waller is a major antagonist in Arrow. She was the overarching antagonist in the Season 1 flashbacks (through Edward Fyers), a minor antagonist and anti-hero of Season 2, an antagonist in the Season 3 flashbacks, and a minor antagonist in Season 4.
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Is Viola Davis a villain in Suicide Squad?

Viola Davis' Amanda Waller might not plan to take over the world, but that's because she's too scary in The Suicide Squad for such silliness. This article contains The Suicide Squad spoilers.
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Is Amanda Waller a villain Reddit?

To sum up, whereas Amanda Waller was once a very interesting and deep character, she now comes across as basically a villain that just happens to technically be on the side of good even though her actions prove otherwise.
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Who is the strongest metahuman?

Black Lightning: The 10 Most Powerful Metahumans
  • 8 Baron aka T.C.
  • 7 Tobias Whale.
  • 6 Annisa Pierce.
  • 5 Latavius "Lala" Johnson.
  • 4 Jennifer Pierce.
  • 3 Looker.
  • 2 Tyson Sykes aka Gravedigger.
  • 1 Jefferson Pierce aka Black Lightning.
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How much can Batman lift?

Batman bench presses between 800-1,000 pounds, military presses 500-600 pounds, and curls 300-350 pounds!! Again for a mere mortal, that is unbelievable. Bruce's lung capacity is so great he can hold his breath underwater for 4-7 minutes and can survive in an airless environment for 45 seconds!
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Is Selina Kyle a metahuman?

Selina Kyle appeared through flashbacks that depicted her death, in the pilot episode of the 2002 television series, Birds of Prey. The show featured Batman and Catwoman's daughter, the Huntress, also known as Helena Kyle. In contrast to the comic book version, she was a metahuman.
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Does Amanda Waller love Batman?

During her encounters with the Justice League, Amanda Waller developed a great admiration for Batman and came to believe that someone like him would always be needed.
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What did Waller give Bruce Wayne?

Wayne agrees to protect her if she delivers what he needs. She hands him a binder containing all the juicy tidbits on metahumans like Wonder Woman, the Flash and Aquaman. Waller suggests that a tired-looking Wayne stop working nights, a sly reference to his after-hours shifts as Batman.
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What did Amanda Waller give Batman?

In exchange for that protection, Waller gives Bruce a big file containing info on metahumans: with pages on June Moone/Enchantress, the Flash and Aquaman shown as he briefly flips through the packet.
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Is Amanda Waller a good character?

So even though Amanda Waller is technically on the side of good in Suicide Squad, she is hardly innocent. Both her true agenda and her methods are questionable at best and dastardly at worst, making her quite possibly the most dangerous character in the film.
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Who betrays The Suicide Squad?

Amanda Waller's ally list isn't exactly long, and she managed to lose her only one from The Suicide Squad in Episode 6 of Peacemaker. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Peacemaker Episode 6, "Murn After Reading," now streaming on HBO Max.
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What does Rick Flag shirt say?

The shirt that Joel Kinnaman wears in The Suicide Squad for his role as Rick Flag is a mustard yellow shirt with a rabbit wearing a cape and holding a sign saying "Obstaculos son oportunidades" (Obstacles are opportunities). It was drawn by James Gunn himself, a replica is available.
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Is Amanda Waller a hero?

Amanda Belle Blake, better known as Amanda "The Wall" Waller, is a fictional character published by DC Comics. Despite not possessing any superpowers, she has persistently proven herself a powerful antagonist and sometime-ally of the superheroes of the DC universe, often serving as an antiheroine.
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Who is the main villain in The Suicide Squad?

Starro became the main villain of The Suicide Squad thanks to Gunn's terrifying childhood memories of his comic book antics. “He's a character I love from the comics,” Gunn explained. “I think he's a perfect comic book character because he's absolutely ludicrous but also very scary in his own way.
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Who is the main villain in Suicide Squad 2?

Thanks to more trailers, fans now know that Starro will indeed be a chief antagonist for Idris Elba's Bloodsport and the remainder of the team. Properly titled Starro the Conqueror, the large extraterrestrial is a unique hybridization of two alien species, one parasitic and one psychic.
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Who is the strongest teen titan?

1. Raven. It's well documented that Raven isn't just the most powerful character in the Teen Titans but she's also one of the most powerful in DC. Raven inherited her power from her father, Trigon.
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