The Guild of Calamitous Intent The Guild of Calamitous Intent is the primary antagonist in the series. It functions as an organization of supervillains, akin to a
trade union, offering benefits such as
health insurance and establishing rules and conduct standards among its members and their adversaries, primarily superheroes and super-scientists. Serving as a stabilizing force in the world of supervillainy, the Guild prevents unchecked chaos by organizing its members into a cohesive force and restricting their actions to Guild-approved targets, thereby curbing total destruction, murder, and mayhem. Initially led by the enigmatic figure known as "The Sovereign" and the Council of Thirteen, the current iteration of the Guild suggests a refuge for missing or presumed deceased rock stars. In Season 6, most of the Council of 13 is eliminated by The Sovereign to solidify control and confront the supernatural supervillain group, The Investors. Following The Sovereign's accidental death at the hands of O.S.I., surviving members, including Dr. Mrs. The Monarch, Dr. Phineas Phage, Dr. Z, Red Mantle, and Dragoon, under Dr. Henry Killinger's guidance, form a new Council of 13, with assistance from the surviving Revenge Society members, after Killinger eradicates the Investors to restore balance between O.S.I. and the Guild. Although Killinger declines the Sovereign role, he bestows control of the Guild to the council. Season six introduces the New York branch of the Guild, comprising the organization's most dangerous supervillains. Notably, the original Guild charter does not stipulate a specific number of council members, and members cannot actively engage in arching their enemies. The current iteration of the Guild was reportedly established around 1959 by
Phantom Limb's grandfather. However, its roots extend back to the late
Victorian era, when it operated as a heroic organization under the leadership of Colonel Lloyd Venture, Rusty Venture's grandfather. This earlier incarnation was devoted to safeguarding an enigmatic artifact known as the "ORB." A schism within the organization arose over differing views on the ORB's purpose. Fantomas founded the Guild of Calamitous Intent in 1910, advocating for using the ORB to dominate mankind, while Lloyd established the modern version of the OSI, aiming to utilize the ORB for the betterment of humanity.
The Monarch The Monarch voiced by Christopher McCulloch (voiced by Marx St. Cloud for the pilot): Dr. Venture's self-styled nemesis, whose real name is
Malcom Fitzcarraldo. He is obsessed with
monarch butterflies, which he claims raised him as a child after he survived the plane wreck that killed his parents. While attending State University, he began arching Dr. Venture, though the reasons remain unrevealed (though possibly due to mocking his affinity for butterflies and suspecting him of being a "
closet case"). He later worked for various villains and served as Phantom Limb's Shadowman 9 until becoming Monarch and winning over Dr. Girlfriend. Despite frequently portraying himself as Dr. Venture's nemesis, their rivalry exists solely in Monarch's imagination. In reality, Dr. Venture sees him more as a nuisance than a genuine threat, even entrusting his sons to Monarch's care due to his incompetence. He is also Captain Sunshine's unofficial arch-enemy, demonstrating greater ruthlessness by killing Wonder Boy III and sending the hero his charred corpse. Monarch eventually lost his arching privileges against Rusty after being discovered as an unsanctioned Guild villain. However, he regained the right to arch Rusty by invoking the Guild's "prior escalation" clause. In season one's finale, he was wrongfully convicted of murder and imprisoned due to framing by Phantom Limb. After escaping in season two, he rebuilds his criminal enterprise, reuniting with Dr. Girlfriend and eventually marrying her. By the third season, they reside in Phantom Limb's former mansion in the gated community of Malice. In season five, Monarch's Cocoon ship, home, and henchmen are destroyed by Sgt. Hatred, leading him, his wife, and Henchman 21 to relocate to Monarch's abandoned childhood home in
Newark, New Jersey. Losing his cocoon and henchmen substantially lowers his Guild ranking, thereby revoking his rights to fight Dr. Venture. In "Faking Miracles", Monarch discovers that his father was Blue Morpho. Assuming his father's hero identity, he and Henchman 21 eliminate New York Guild members harassing Dr. Venture to advance on the waiting list. In season 7, it is hinted that Monarch's mother had an affair with Jonas Venture, making him Dr. Venture's half-brother, a revelation that shocks him. In the film, Ben reveals that he and Dr. Venture are clones of the original Rusty Venture, with Monarch having baboon DNA spliced in to counter premature
alopecia, though it results in heightened aggression. He was given to Don Fitzcarraldo by Jonas Venture.
Henchman 21 Henchman 21/
Gary Fischer,'
briefly known as S.P.H.I.N.X. Commander and occasionally as the Viceroy' (voiced by Doc Hammer): A pop-culture geek who, at the series' outset, serves as a henchman for Monarch, always alongside his closest friend Henchman 24. He authors "Flight of The Monarch", a tell-all that leads to Monarch's incarceration. Following Henchman 24's death, he undergoes intense combat training, emerging with enough strength and martial skill to challenge Brock Samson. Together, he and Samson defeat Monstroso, a common foe. Henchman 21 continues to converse with what he believes is Henchman 24's ghost, though Henchman 24's ghost suggests he may only exist in Henchman 21's mind (a notion both confirmed and refuted in
Operation: P.R.O.M.), echoing
Rudyard Kipling's "
The Man Who Would Be King." In "Operation P.R.O.M.", 21 is invited to join S.P.H.I.N.X., an anti-unlicensed superhero team, where he finds camaraderie and begins to question his loyalty to Monarch and villainy in general. Ultimately, he realizes villainy isn't his path and resigns from Monarch's service. In "From the Ladle to the Grave: The Story of Shallow Gravy", a 2011 Venture Brothers special set after "Operation P.R.O.M.", he is interviewed wearing a S.P.H.I.N.X. uniform with his face obscured, going by the name Viceroy. Following "Operation P.R.O.M.", Gary assumes command of S.P.H.I.N.X., though it is short-lived as original S.P.H.I.N.X. members seize control, prompting O.S.I. to disband the organization. Gary resides in the Venture Compound's backyard after Dr. Venture and Sgt. Hatred destroy S.P.H.I.N.X.'s headquarters, mistakenly believing Gary planted bombs there (in reality planted by Monarch and Dr. Mrs. The Monarch during an infiltration attempt). Later, adopting his "Viceroy" persona, he aids Hank and Dermott in a bank robbery to reach Teddy at Dunwitch Asylum. After assisting Hatred in rescuing Dr. Venture, he leads Monarch's henchmen in overthrowing the moppets and decides to rejoin Monarch, not out of loyalty or to the henchman lifestyle, but because Monarch is his only remaining friend. By Season 7, 21 is Monarch's sole henchman, aiding him in his role as the new Blue Morpho by eliminating Dr. Venture's enemies, though he struggles with guilt as he has never intentionally killed before. Attempting to stop the killings, he captures several archenemies, but one cannibalizes the others. In the season finale, the Guild offers Gary a chance to become a supervillain and leave Monarch, but he declines, reaffirming his loyalty to his best friend and his desire to help him settle his grudge.
Henchman 24 Henchman 24 (voiced by Christopher McCulloch) is a tall, thin man with a voice reminiscent of comic
Ray Romano and described by 21 in the second season's first episode as resembling
Jerry Seinfeld with a
unibrow. He served as Shadowman 24 for Phantom Limb simultaneously with Monarch's tenure as Shadowman 9. Monarch promised to promote him to "number 2" in exchange for a favor, a pledge never fulfilled. Henchman 24's powder blue Nissan Stanza serves as the replacement Monarch Mobile after Monarch's lair is destroyed, but it's promptly stolen by a fleeing prostitute. The Stanza mysteriously reappears in Monarch's Cocoon garage, heavily damaged from the Cocoon's crash in the Grand Canyon. Monarch remembers little about 24 besides his voice, likened to Ray Romano's. Formerly a factory worker, 24 confides in Dean that his ex-girlfriend married his father and he aspired to become a cabinet maker. He perishes in an explosion at the end of the
season three finale. Throughout season 4, his skull appears as an object with whom #21 converses as before. In "
Pinstripes & Poltergeists", #24 seemingly manifests as a ghost haunting #21 due to lack of alternative options. In "Operation: P.R.O.M.", it's revealed that #24 was a figment of 21's grief-stricken imagination. 21's acknowledgment of this allows him to come to terms with 24's death. Though he suspects foul play in 24's death, he accuses Tim Tom and Kevin, enabling Monarch's henchmen to overthrow them.
Dr. Mrs. The Monarch Dr. Mrs. The Monarch,
née, formerly known as
Dr. Sheila Girlfriend (voiced by Doc Hammer): The wife and assistant to Monarch. Throughout much of her tenure as Monarch's second-in-command, she donned Jackie Kennedy's iconic short pink jacket and pillbox hat, echoing the former First Lady's style and accent, typical of
Long Island. Her humorously deep voice stems from a past smoking addiction, satirizing the former First Lady's lower-than-usual vocal pitch. Dr. Mrs. Monarch rises to prominence within the Guild, placing strain on her marriage with Monarch—especially when his authority to arch Dr. Venture is revoked due to his perceived low status in comparison to a Level 10 Protagonist like Venture. Monarch believes his wife should expedite his ascent to a higher rank, whereas she prioritizes her role within the Guild, adhering strictly to protocol. Unlike her husband, Dr. Mrs. The Monarch often delineates between her villainous persona and her true self, frequently addressing herself by her birth name, Sheila, and maintaining amicable relationships and collaborations with certain protagonists and their allies when necessary.
Tim-Tom and Kevin Tim-Tom and
Kevin (voiced by Christopher McCulloch and Doc Hammer, respectively) are
achondroplastic dwarves who previously served as Dr. Girlfriend's assistants during her solo career as Lady Au Pair. Despite their surly, foul-mouthed, and seemingly psychotic behavior—readily engaging in ferocious attacks with their matching stilettos with minimal provocation—they maintain a respectful demeanor toward Dr. Girlfriend. However, in her absence, their demeanor shifts markedly, revealing a more aggressive and unstable disposition. Although typically intimidating towards others, they exhibited fear when confronted and threatened by Monarch, particularly when his wife was not present—an occurrence that underscored the only instance they displayed vulnerability. Despite their tendency to bully others, they developed a modicum of respect for 21 following his transformation into General 21. They are presumed to have died in the destruction of the Cocoon, orchestrated by Sergeant Hatred.
Watch and Ward Watch and
Ward (voiced by Christopher McCulloch and Doc Hammer respectively): As the communications and operations liaisons for the Guild of Calamitous Intent, Watch and Ward are responsible for interacting with prospective protagonists and antagonists to facilitate appropriate arching assistance. Watch is characterized by a tactical eyepatch covering his left eye and a bald appearance, while Ward sports an eyepatch over his right eye, with hair protruding from beneath his cowl. The duo frequently engage in arguments, often drawing inspiration from real-life conversations between McCulloch and Hammer, such as Ward's irritation when Watch consumes his juice box.
Dr. Henry Killinger Dr. Henry Killinger (voiced by Christopher McCulloch) is a highly skilled businessman and negotiator who demonstrates a profound understanding of legal matters, particularly tax law. While he possesses magical abilities, the precise nature and scope of his powers remain ambiguous. Some characters struggle to comprehend him when he speaks due to his complex manner of communication. Dr. Killinger's notable appearances involve spontaneously offering his services as a strategist, business consultant, and motivational coach to main characters, free of charge, in the episodes "
I Know Why The Caged Bird Kills" and "
The Doctor Is Sin". In both instances, his intervention leads to a significant improvement in the efficiency of his clients' endeavors. Despite his status as a supervillain capable of ruthlessly dispatching adversaries, Dr. Killinger also exhibits the capacity for forming genuine friendships and performing acts of kindness. He fosters an avuncular relationship with the Venture boys in "The Doctor Is Sin", to the extent that they affectionately refer to him as "Uncle Henry". Killinger is a spoof of
Henry Kissinger, who was a Secretary of State and National Security Advisor under two US Presidents.
The Sovereign The Sovereign (voiced by Christopher McCulloch, with an impersonation of
David Bowie by James Urbaniak): A mysterious figure who leads the Guild of Calamitous Intent, The Sovereign primarily communicates through telescreens, which distort his face and voice. While he would frequently appear as David Bowie, when departing, The Sovereign would often transform into an eagle and fly away, suggesting that perhaps Bowie possessed magical abilities. However, in "O.S.I. Love You", Monstroso reveals that The Sovereign was in actuality a "down-on-his-luck shapeshifter" who had met the real Bowie in 1972, and had adopted his likeness in public ever since. This detail had been hidden even from high-ranking Guild operatives — after learning of the deception, Watch and Ward are dismayed to realize that their signed albums are worthless forgeries. In "All this and Gargantua-2", The Sovereign orchestrates the murder of most Council of 13 members and engineers the destruction of Gargantua-2 as part of a larger plan to eliminate the Investors. This greatly alarms the "old guard" of the Guild (i.e. the oldest remaining members of the Council), causing them to contact the O.S.I. in the hopes of stopping him. In exchange for immunity, the Guild members reveal the location of his secret lair; the long-time bitter enemies then team up for an all-out assault. As the Guild and O.S.I. close in on it, The Sovereign activates its self-destruct and flies away. Sovereign is accidentally shot and killed by Headshot after the boat he is aboard experiences turbulence from the explosion.
Force Majeure Force Majeure is the original sovereign of the Guild of Calamitous Intent, Force Majeure was an elemental villain and the archenemy of Jonas Venture until he was killed by Sovereign. He was married to Madame Majeure and is hinted to be the biological grandfather of the Venture Brothers.
Iggy Pop Iggy Pop (impersonated by Christopher McCulloch) is an American rock musician and one of the Sovereign's henchmen. He possesses the ability to create spheres of energy that explode upon his command, "Pop." After betraying the Sovereign in favor of Phantom Limb, Pop is killed by Sovereign for his treachery.
Klaus Nomi Klaus Nomi (impersonated by Christopher McCulloch) is a German singer and one of the Sovereign's henchmen. He possesses the ability to sing in a hypersonic voice, and his bowtie can function as a projectile. After betraying the Sovereign in favor of Phantom Limb, Nomi is killed by Sovereign for his treachery.
Eon Eon is Sovereign's bodyguard, who resembles longtime David Bowie collaborator
Brian Eno.
Monstroso Monstroso (voiced by Christopher McCulloch) is a lawyer with the Mammoth Corporation and a supervillain licensed with the Guild of Calamitous Intent. His size is enormous, with a lap sufficient for Dr. Girlfriend and a brace of four additional revelers. Monstroso is prosperous enough to have employed the bulk of Monarch's men while he was in prison, no doubt due to his lawyer and supervillain vocations. In "The Silent Partners", Monstroso has the Investors kidnap Billy Quizboy, and it is revealed that he is dying of heart failure and requires a transplant from King Gorilla. Billy was chosen because of his skills, and the Investors would return the favor by forging documents signed by Billy to "officially" give him credentials to be legally recognized as a doctor and "immortality" for his recognized fame as a great surgeon because the surgery is so difficult. Billy completes the transplant, and in the post-credits scene, Monstroso appears to be recovering from his surgery, although he appears to be unaware that he is no longer on his boat but actually at the Sphinx headquarters on the Venture compound. However, in "Operation: P.R.O.M.", Monstroso is rescued by Molotov, and it is revealed that he and Molotov are in a romantic relationship. After the limousine, in which he is being rescued by Molotov, falls off a cliff, Brock finds it in the season 5 premiere and finds Monstroso's "body" was a fake, with no trace of Molotov. He and Molotov are eventually captured by O.S.I. in "O.S.I. Love You", but he is killed by the Investors after he reveals too many guild secrets to Brock.
Torrid Torrid (voiced by Christopher McCulloch) is the archenemy of the Order of the Triad. He is first assigned as their archenemy in "Fallen Arches" when he kidnaps Triana Orpheus to the
Torrid Zone. He possesses fire-based powers. In "Showdown at Cremation Creek", he steals the All-Seeing Orb, prompting The Alchemist and Jefferson Twilight to question the utility of having an archenemy. Torrid's final appearance is when he attempts to open a portal to the Second World, unwittingly getting sucked into it and then summoning an elder god that the Triad are unable to defeat, leaving Orpheus' protege, the Outrider, to save them all.
Truckules Truckules (voiced by Christopher McCulloch) is a supervillain with themes of both trucks and
Hercules. He was formerly Number One for Dr. Mrs. The Monarch, from whom she learned how to hotwire any vehicle. His upper body resembles that of
Optimus Prime's, and is so wide that when he attends Monarch's wedding, he requests two seats.
The Intangible Fancy The Intangible Fancy (voiced by Christopher McCulloch) is a supervillain with the ability to become
intangible. He attends Dr. Venture's yard sale to make a purchase but becomes embroiled in the ensuing fight. Later, he is questioned by the Council of 13 after attempting to smuggle contraband.
The Investors The Investors (Caecius: voiced by Doc Hammer; Skiron: voiced by John Hodgman; Lips: voiced by T. Ryder Smith) are a mysterious group of supervillains introduced in "Pinstripes & Poltergeists" as members of the Guild aligned with Monstroso. They possess seemingly omnipotent abilities, capable of granting the dreams and wishes of individuals through "contracts", albeit at a steep price. Despite being sought after by both O.S.I. and the reformed S.P.H.I.N.X., they evade capture. In "O.S.I. Love You", they disguise themselves as O.S.I. Mister level operatives, including Mister Frost (voiced by Christopher McCulloch), Mister Sample (voiced by
Dana Snyder), and Mister Yourname (voiced by
Brendon Small), the latter of whom has not undergone proper induction. Their goal is to interrogate individuals regarding the whereabouts of Monstroso and Molotov Cocktease. During Brock's interrogation, they kill Monstroso, successfully deceiving General Gathers until the real Mister operatives arrive. During the opening of Gargantua-2, they aim to "collect" what they offered to JJ Venture by destroying the station. Concurrently, Sovereign plans to attack the station to eliminate the Investors before they demand their due from him. With assistance from Phantom Limb, they sabotage the station, escape Sovereign, and confront Dr. Henry Killinger on Meteor Majeure, where they are killed in battle.
Augustus St. Cloud Augustus St. Cloud (voiced by Christopher McCulloch, originally James Urbaniak) is the affluent former rival of Billy from their quiz show days, both being collectors of sci-fi and Rusty Venture memorabilia. He initially appears at Dr. Venture's tag sale, enduring Baron Ünderbheit's attacks due to Monarch's intervention. Later, he joins the ranks of supervillains, despite not being an official Guild member yet. After making a substantial donation to the Guild's Widows and Orphans charity, he gains induction into the Guild and the privilege to choose from a pool of archnemeses. He insists on selecting Billy Quizboy, and Watch and Ward comply after another generous donation. St. Cloud's feud with Billy escalates when they must retrieve items he purchased from Dr. Venture to fund the Palaemon Project, uncovering St. Cloud's Asian albino henchman, "Pi Wai." Despite refusing to consume $1 worth of pennies, the exact value Billy outbid St. Cloud in an eBay auction years earlier, Billy triumphs over St. Cloud in a trivia contest once again. He reclaims Venture's hovercraft, essential for handling the Palaemon Project mutants, and H.E.L.P.er, who had been sold to St. Cloud. St. Cloud is recognized by his short and stout stature, deadpan voice, round dark glasses, and assortment of ginger pageboy-style wigs. His immense wealth and somewhat petulant demeanor lead him to employ monetary persuasion or acquisitions to achieve his objectives.
The Council of Thirteen The governing body of the Guild of Calamitous Intent consists of the following known members:
Council of the Sovereign •
Councilman 1: Vendata (voiced by Doc Hammer): A cyborg created by Dr. Jonas Venture Sr. to house the consciousness and memories of human beings, specifically his friend Blue Morpho, who perished in a plane crash. Originally dubbed "Venturion", he malfunctioned and attempted to strangle young Rusty, prompting his destruction by Kano. This event profoundly affected both characters: Rusty experiences recurring nightmares, while Kano, devastated by the necessity of killing his former partner, swore eternal silence. Dr. Z salvaged Vendata's remains, reprogramming him into a supervillain named "Vendata." As a villain, he was part of a gang of young supervillains who attempted an unauthorized arch of Jonas aboard Gargantua-1. During a confrontation with Jonas, Vendata deliberately opened the station's bay doors, leading to the Movie Night Massacre. The Sovereign seemingly rewarded him by granting him the top seat on the council. O.S.I. orchestrated a sting operation, with Ghost Robot acting as an informant to extract information on the Council of Thirteen from Vendata, but Brock Samson severely damaged Ghost Robot. This attack triggers Vendata's recall of his original memories as the Blue Morpho. He confronts Jonas at Ventech Tower in New York City, assuming his Blue Morpho identity. Jonas, via the ProBLEM machine, reveals his intention to use Vendata/Venturion as a temporary vessel for his consciousness while Rusty clones a new body for Jonas, erasing Blue Morpho's consciousness and memories in the process. Their confrontation leads to their apparent death when their virtual selves destroy their physical bodies inside the ProBLEM machine. •
Councilman 2: Wild Fop (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): A
Restoration-themed supervillain introduced in an informational video provided to Dr. Orpheus upon his approval as a supervillain. He is killed by his own dogs in "All This and Gargantua 2". •
Councilman 3: Red Mantle (voiced by Doc Hammer): A magic-wielding supervillain with elemental powers, who is accompanied by Dragoon, attached to his neck. Together, they are referred to as "Red Dragoon" in season 6. Red Mantle is implied to be an elderly version of
Buddy Holly, abducted by the Guild decades earlier. •
Councilman 4: Boggles, the Clue Clown: A
clown-themed supervillain and former nemesis of Captain Sunshine. He is based on the
Joker and the
Riddler, with Dragoon describing his jokes as tedious and his riddles as obvious. Boggles is discovered deceased from a heart attack, possibly linked to his identity being exposed to Brock by Monstroso. He is replaced by Dr. Phineas Phage. •
Dr. Phineas Phage (voiced by
Bill Hader in season 4,
James Adomian in seasons 5, 6, and 7): A cybernetic villain with a
bacteriophage theme who leads a group of henchmen known as the "Pro-Teens." He debuts in "Pomp & Circuitry" as the Guild-appointed archenemy to Richard Impossible. Encountering Phantom Limb's altercation with Professor Impossible, Phage is assaulted by the fleeing villain but survives to notify the Guild. He makes a cameo appearance in "Any Which Way But Zeus", among the other villains and heroes whose followers were abducted. Following Boggles the Clue Clown's funeral in the season 5 episode "Bot Seeks Bot", Phage is appointed by the Sovereign as the new Councilman #4. To secure this position, he memorizes the entire book of Guild law for his exam but is ultimately outsmarted by Dr. Mrs. The Monarch in a debate on the subject. In "All This and Gargantua 2", he is one of the only Council members to survive, escaping with Dr. Mrs. The Monarch but eventually parting ways with her after leaving Guild headquarters. Upon the Guild's reformation, Phage is reinstated as a Councilman. However, he is absent from the current council members in "The Terminus Mandate", and it is later revealed that he is in a coma in "The Saphrax Protocol" due to injuries sustained when his cybernetic body caused a malfunction in the teleporter he was using. •
Councilman 5: Dr. Z: See
below. •
Councilman 6: Monseñor (voiced by
Larry Murphy): A priest and villain with a
lucha libre theme. He delivers Boggles' eulogy at his funeral but is later killed by poison gas in "All This and Gargantua 2". •
Councilman 7: Don Hell (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): A magic-wielding supervillain who owns a nightclub for other supervillains called Don Hell's. Upon discovering Dr. Venture and Billy Quizboy in his establishment, he attempts to entertain his patrons by torturing them until Dr. Mrs. The Monarch reveals it violates Guild bylaws to harm another member's archenemy without approval. Hell is loosely based on real-life New York City club promoter Don Hill. In "All This and Gargantua 2", Hell is killed after drinking acid. •
Councilman 8: Dragoon (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): A
dragoon-themed supervillain whose head has been sewn onto the body of Red Mantle. He is highly critical of fellow supervillains and believes all magic is abominable. Dragoon is gradually losing his faculties, mistakenly believing himself to be from the 16th century and confusing real events with those from
Wacky Races. Implied to be an elderly
Big Bopper, abducted by the Guild decades earlier. •
Councilman 9: Steppenwolf (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): A
werewolf-themed supervillain. He owns a car similar to that owned by the family in
The Munsters. Killed by a car bomb in "All This and Gargantua 2". •
Councilman 10: An insect-themed armored supervillain who was killed by a car bomb in "All This and Gargantua 2".
The Art of the Venture Bros book mentions that the creators never settled on a name for this character but the name
Omocha Bug may have been used in an early script. •
Councilman 11: Mommy Longlegs (voiced by
Paget Brewster): The only currently female member of the Council of Thirteen, she does not attend the congratulatory party for Phage as her grandchildren are coming to town for the weekend. Her silhouette resembles that of background character
Mommy Longlegs, a
spider-themed supervillainess, one among the many kidnapped by Zeus and Zero in "Any Which Way But Zeus". Killed by gunshots fired by a Guild murderbot while making her escape from the Sovereign's headquarters in "All This and Gargantua-2". •
Councilman 12: The Nerve (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): A supervillain who is a sentient
nervous system with no body, floating in a transparent humanoid suit. Found dead in a dumpster in "All This and Gargantua 2". •
Councilman 13: The Sovereign Wide Wale Wide Wale (voiced by
Hal Lublin) is the leader of the New York branch of the Guild. He is brought in to help shore up support for the Guild and the council after the events of Gargantua-2. He agrees to join only if he is given the arching rights to Dr. Venture. His real name is Chester Ong, and he is the younger brother of Doctor Dugong, a scientist whom Monarch seemingly killed. As a result of a laboratory accident, he has physical aspects of whales as part of his biology; these traits were inherited by his daughter Sirena. In Season 7, he forbids his daughter from seeing Hank Venture since he doesn't approve of him. He later captures Monarch and tells him that he plans to kill him out of revenge for his brother's death. He also tasks Hank with killing him, but he refuses, and just when Wide Wale is about to do it, Dr. Mrs. The Monarch and Red Death appear with Dr. Dugong, who grew a new head, allowing him to survive Monarch's attempt on his life before he went into hiding, provided by the OSI. Wide Wale is then faced with dealing with his daughter and brother, who are angry that he didn't tell them about Dugong. In "The Terminus Mandate", he resigns from his seat on the council, as he is unable to let go of his personal vendettas, though he remains an ally to them.
Red Death Red Death (voiced by
Clancy Brown) is a skinless red supervillain similar to the
Red Skull. Despite his terrifying visage and reputation, he is actually a kind and loving husband and father. However, when arching or in times of anger or other elevated emotion, he slips into an evil persona with no hesitation to kill. In Season 7, it is revealed that Red Death was a member of a gang of young Guild villains at the beginning of his career in the 1980s.
Original members •
Col. Lloyd Venture (August 24, 1800s - November 15, 1940) (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): Grandfather of Dr. Jonas Venture Sr., great-grandfather to Dr. Thaddeus "Rusty" Venture and Dr. Jonas Venture Jr., and great-great-grandfather to Hank and Dean. Col. Venture was the leader of the Guild, a group set up to protect the Orb from falling into the wrong hands. •
Eugen Sandow (voiced by
Paul Boocock): Famed German bodybuilder who served as Col. Venture's O.S.I.-appointed bodyguard. In the flashbacks during the episode "Orb", he intimates in his phonograph diaries that he killed Col. Venture for attempting to discover the secrets of the Orb, the true purpose of O.S.I.'s watch over the Venture family. However, in "The Revenge Society", it is revealed that he only broke the Orb and both he and Col. Venture hid this from their descendants and later bodyguards. •
Aleister Crowley (voiced by Steven Rattazzi): Famed British occultist who sought to use the Orb for his own ends, believing that he had a right to it as the Orb's most recent owner. However, he was later forcibly ejected from the Guild's zeppelin for doing so. •
Fantômas (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): Famed French thief and ancestor of Phantom Limb who wants to use the Orb to rule the world. He is later kicked out of the Guild and forms his own Guild of Calamitous Intent by recruiting
Buddy Holly and the
Big Bopper, attempting to convince them that the
sousaphone was an instrument that belonged in rock music. •
Oscar Wilde (voiced by James Urbaniak): Famed Irish poet who, upon Fantômas' suggestion to use the Orb for evil, denounces that the Guild should not be a "Guild of Calamitous Intent." •
Samuel Clemens (voiced by Paul Boocock): Famed American author and member of the original Guild who alerts fellow members that they are being chased by
Nicola Tesla and his cadre of
Avon Ladies.
Other members •
Brick Frog: A villain clad in a frog costume whose "superpower" involves hurling bricks stored in a satchel. •
Scare Bear: An enigmatic villain always garbed in a blood-stained bear costume, brandishing a knife. As it never communicates, its gender remains unknown. It made its debut as an applicant to the Revenge Society in "Bright Lights, Dean City", startling the leadership by stealthily entering Professor Impossible's office. Later, it joined the Guild, making sporadic background appearances before assuming a more significant role in "The Forecast Manufacturer." In this episode, it rescues an injured Hank from a blizzard, transporting him to Dean's dorm, where Sirena is revealed to be cheating on Hank with Dean. How it was aware of Sirena's relationship with Hank and her presence at the dorm with Dean remains a mystery. •
Flying Squid (voiced by Bill Hader): A supervillain with a squid motif, who first identifies the costume Shoreleave is wearing in the bar as belonging to the missing Guild member, Sri Lankan Devil Bird. He subsequently rescues Dr. Venture from Don Hell by coordinating with Monarch and Dr. Mrs. The Monarch to utilize guild law for intervention. •
Vespertina (voiced by Paget Brewster): A supervillainess with a floral theme, who makes advances towards Shoreleave while he is dressed as Red-Throated Loon, but is put off by his flamboyance. •
Sri Lankan Devil Bird: A four-armed supervillain who endeavors to arch Dr. Venture in "The Doctor Is Sin." Brock dispatches him quickly. Later, Shoreleave utilizes his costume, under the alias "Red-Throated Loon", to infiltrate Don Hell's nightclub, but Flying Squid recognizes it as belonging to his comrade. •
Sunsational (voiced by Doc Hammer): A supervillain with a theme inspired by the
Solar System, who leads a group of henchmen, each representing one of the planets, with Sunsational himself embodying the Sun. •
Galacticon: A robotic supervillain reminiscent of
Galactus. O.S.I. enlists Ghost Robot to impersonate Galacticon for a date with Vendata. Don Hell mentions that the genuine Galacticon frequents his club to find new clients, expressing a preference for
bears. The actual Galacticon later arrives at the club, disrupting O.S.I.'s plans. •
Haranguetan (voiced by Steven Rattazzi): A savage supervillain who favors hand-to-hand combat. He is defeated by Warriana after injuring Sgt. Hatred and quarreling with Brock. Later, he attempts to arch Dr. Venture again but inadvertently becomes a test subject for Venture's "God Gas." This gas triggers a violent hallucination where he perceives Venture and Billy as demonic figures. While attacking Billy, he is confronted by Monarch and 21 in their Blue Morpho and Kano personas; 21 rescues Billy and knocks Haranguetan into a pit, resulting in his death. •
Battleaxe (voiced by
Barbara Rosenblat): The widow of Haranguetan, hailing from Ireland, and a formidable supervillain in her own right. She owns and operates a pub. Upon learning of her husband's death from Dr. Mrs. The Monarch, she reacts emotionally and dons her villain attire and makeup to retrieve his vehicle, the Haranguetank, from impound. After accomplishing this task, she becomes intoxicated and sets off to confront Dr. Venture, whom she mistakenly believes to be the Blue Morpho. However, she accidentally collides with Think Tank and plunges into the same pit where Haranguetan met his end. Although presumed deceased alongside Think Tank, she later resurfaces and resumes management of her pub. •
Copy-Cat (voiced by
Toby Huss): A supervillain based in New York with the ability to create duplicates of himself. He is suave and flirtatious, showing no regard for the marital status of his romantic interests. At Wide Wale's party, he tries to charm Dr. Mrs. The Monarch and, using his powers along with Monarch's pilfered costume, frames him for illegally targeting Dr. Venture. Despite failing in his seduction attempt, he succeeds in exacerbating the discord between her and Monarch. Although not officially confirmed, a similarly appearing individual appears in "All This and Gargantua-2" as the lounge singer promoted for Gargantua-2's casino. He is visually inspired by
Dean Martin and his speech pattern, while his voice is an impression of
Frank Sinatra. •
Dr. Nidaba/Think Tank (voiced by
Jeffrey Wright): A brilliant supervillain who also serves as a philosophy professor in his civilian guise. Both Dean Venture and Brown Widow attend his classes. Upon receiving authorization to arch Dr. Venture, he quickly discerns that Dean's academic performance is suffering due to his domestic situation. He advises Dean to distance himself from his home life, expressing a desire not to lose his top student. Later, clad in a purple tank-shaped suit of armor with various abilities—including wall-crawling, barrier projection, and laser projectiles—he confronts Venture. However, his strategy of challenging Venture to a game of chess fails when Venture reveals he doesn't play the game. Dr. Nidaba engages Brock in combat and gains the upper hand momentarily until Warriana—whom he shares a negative history with—intervenes and assists Brock in destroying his armor. Subsequently, he sustains severe injuries when struck by Battleaxe in the Haranguetank. Although he is later revealed to be alive, he remains in a coma in "The High Cost of Loathing." His hovering tank "chair" and disproportionately large head likely pay homage to the
Marvel Comics supervillain
MODOK. •
The Doom Factory: An avant-garde group of supervillains inspired by
Andy Warhol and the
Warhol Superstars, as well as the
Legion of Doom. Their modus operandi involves throwing extravagant parties at the residences of their archenemies while covertly pilfering all of their possessions. Situated beneath the
Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn, their headquarters is a flying saucer. However, Monarch detonates their headquarters in midair after they complete their burglary of Dr. Venture, resulting in the simultaneous death of all members. •
Wes Warhammer (voiced by Chris McCulloch): The leader of the Doom Factory, modeled after Andy Warhol and
Lex Luthor. •
Frigid: Named after Factory member
Brigid Berlin, this character is both physically modeled after and possesses the freezing abilities of
Captain Cold. •
Eenie-Meanie: A diminutive, fairy-like villainess, whose name pays homage to Factory member
Edie Sedgwick. •
Serpentine: Named in reference to Factory member
Ondine, this character possesses the loquacity of
Riddler. •
Hard Candy: Named after Factory member
Candy Darling, this character appears to be a fusion of two distinct characters: while her skin resembles the angular, multi-faceted appearance of
Bizarro, her facial features strongly resemble those of the
Joker (she also consistently cracks jokes). •
She-Hemoth: Named in reference to
Holly Woodlawn in terms of appearance, this character's ability to increase in size and her overall appearance are reminiscent of
Giganta. •
Gerard the Gorilla: Named after Factory member
Gerard Malanga, this character possesses no superpowers in the episode, but physically resembles
Gorilla Grodd. •
Trashenstein: Named in reference to Factory member
Joe Dallesandro, this character is a combination of the titles of his most famous movies,
Flesh for Frankenstein and
Trash. While his mindless rage and monosyllabic grunting resemble
Solomon Grundy, his physical appearance is that of Frankenstein's Monster. •
Black Maria: Named in reference to Factory member
Paul Morrissey, this character's appearance closely resembles that of the longtime DC Comics supervillain and Legion of Doom member
Black Manta, blended with features of a Polaroid
Polavision film camera. •
Ultra Violent: Named after Factory member
Ultra Violet, this character physically resembles and exhibits the powers of
Star Sapphire. •
Billy Maim: Named after Factory member
Billy Name, this character, while not physically resembling any Legion of Doom member, possesses retractable claws reminiscent of LoD mainstay
Cheetah.
The Revenge Society A newly formed, independent organization of villains primarily established to counter the Guild of Calamitous Intent. Consequently, several of its members have had negative encounters with the Guild in the past. The society's founder is Phantom Limb, who initially conceived it as his "team" to acquire the ORB for use against the Guild. However, this version of the Revenge Society consisted solely of Phantom Limb himself, along with inanimate objects he believed to be real individuals: a coffee mug named Wisdom, a toaster named Chuck, and a shoe called Lady Nightshade. After escaping Guild custody, Phantom Limb joined forces with Richard Impossible to establish the current Revenge Society. This iteration has swiftly achieved success in the realm of villainy, although they failed to eliminate Dr. Venture twice in "Bright Lights, Dean City." The group has since been effectively disbanded as of "All This and Gargantua-2." •
The Phantom Limb (Hamilton G. Fantomos) (voiced by James Urbaniak): A villain characterized by his invisible arms and legs. Despite his cunning and ruthlessness, he exhibits a refined cultural taste, as evidenced by his appreciation for Persian rugs and fine cheeses. However, he often comes across as pretentious and occasionally oblivious to the consequences of his actions, seemingly too engrossed in his persona to fully comprehend his deeds. Formerly a professor at the same state college attended by many characters in the show, he was disowned by his family of adventurers due to his tiny, deformed limbs. When Billy Quizboy was sent by O.S.I. to spy on him, Fantomos appointed Billy as his lab assistant, believing him to possess a brilliant mind. During an experiment aimed at normalizing his limbs, a malfunction occurred, resulting in them not only reaching normal size but also becoming invisible and granting him the ability to kill with a mere touch. He was once romantically involved with Dr. Girlfriend, but she ultimately left him for Monarch due to his controlling and possessive nature. •
Professor Richard Impossible (voiced by
Stephen Colbert in seasons 1, 2, and "All This and Gargantua-2", Peter McCulloch in "
The Terrible Secret of Turtle Bay", Christopher McCulloch in season 3, and
Bill Hader in season 4): The founder of Impossible Industries, a prominent government contractor, and former professor to Dr. Venture, Mr. White, Billy Quizboy, and Dean Venture, whom he hired as an intern. He holds science and the pursuit of knowledge in high esteem, often to the point of appearing ruthlessly homicidal or simply out of touch, causing tension with his wife, Sally. Impossible and his associates are a parody of the
Fantastic Four: following an experiment with cosmic radiation, each gained peculiar abilities. Richard, akin to
Mister Fantastic, can stretch his body like rubber, occasionally using this power to appear taller. The other members of his family possess parodies of the other Fantastic Four members' powers. In a state of disarray and depression, Richard Impossible is depicted in "
Pomp & Circuitry" after enduring a series of hardships, including his wife leaving him for JJ Venture, being recruited by Phantom Limb for revenge against the Guild, and ultimately forming a new Guild with Phantom Limb. Assuming the supervillain persona of Professor Incorrigible, he later abandons this identity upon realizing his son needs him to be a father, departing Gargantua-2 with his ex-wife and son. •
Baron Werner Ünderbheit (voiced by T. Ryder Smith): A prominent member of the Guild of Calamitous Intent and former oppressive ruler of Ünderland. He sports a prosthetic metal jaw and speaks with a thick, pseudo-German accent. Initially blaming Dr. Venture for the loss of his jaw, it is later revealed that Monarch was actually responsible for the explosion that disfigured Ünderbheit. Following his ousting, he is depicted in "Pomp and Circuitry" begging for money outside Impossible Industries, and in a post-credits scene, he seeks to join Phantom Limb and Professor Impossible's new Guild. He is presumed deceased following the explosion of Gargantua-2. •
Manservant (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): Baron Ünderbheit's devoted servant, gifted to him on his college birthday. Manservant's loyalty to Ünderbheit borders on the robotic; he communicates in a zombie-like monotone and often appears vacant-eyed. He is shown alongside Baron Ünderbheit in "Pomp and Circuitry", panhandling outside Impossible Industries, and accompanies him in his attempt to join Phantom Limb and Impossible's new Guild. In "Bright Lights, Dean City", he briefly appears with the Revenge Society in a new costume before Ünderbheit, demonstrating his loyalty to the Society, fatally breaks his neck. •
Fat Chance (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): A supervillain recruited into the Revenge Society to fill missing archetypical positions. Following a scientific mishap, Fat Chance's
duodenum now harbors a portal to another dimension, allowing him to summon objects that invariably aid him. •
Lyndon Bee (voiced by Christopher McCulloch) and
Ladyhawk Johnson (voiced by Mia Barron): A duo of supervillains enlisted into the Revenge Society. By day, Lyndon Bee assumes the form of a bee, while at night, Ladyhawk transforms into a hawk. They are cursed never to be together except during a solar eclipse. •
Radical Left (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): A supervillain incarcerated at Dunwitch Asylum, with half of his body severely disfigured. Drawing inspiration from the DC comics character
Two-Face, his persona is divided between radical anarchist ideologies and peaceful inclinations more reminiscent of a typical 1950s suburbanite. He later joins the Revenge Society and subsequently the New Council, as depicted in "All This and Gargantua-2." Season 7 unveils that Radical Left absorbed his nemesis Right Wing in a prior confrontation, resulting in each sharing one half of a complete body, with occasional games deciding who controls their bodily actions. •
Zero (Scott Hall) (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): Initially known as Number One within Monarch's ranks, he is beaten by Brock Samson during a stealth operation on Spider-Skull Island due to his adherence to clichés while attempting sabotage, capturing Brock's attention. Renaming himself Zero, he later collaborates with the original Captain Sunshine to abduct sidekicks worldwide and pit them against each other in battle, only to be thwarted by a rebellion led by Gary. Joining the Revenge Society in their assault on Gargantua-2, his genre blindness ultimately leads to his death. Obsessed with killing Brock, he spends crucial moments monologuing, allowing Brock to snap his neck.
Ünderland Ünderland is a micronation situated near
Michigan. Formerly under the dictatorship of Baron Werner Ünderbheit, the nation enforced mandatory conscription for all men aged 18 and compulsory euthanasia at 40. Notably, Ünderland lacked prisons, with all crimes punishable by death. However, following the events of "Love Bheits", Ünderbheit is ousted, leading to Ünderland's transition to a democracy. •
Girl Hitler (voiced by Mia Barron): Previously one of Baron Ünderbheit's senior advisers, she, along with Catclops and Manic 8-ball, was "executed" for betraying Ünderbheit's trust, though all three survived. With Ünderbheit no longer in power, she assumes the presidency of Ünderland. •
Catclops (voiced by James Urbaniak): A cyclops adorned with a
cat's visage and a tail extending from the back of his head. Following their "execution" by
tiger-
bombs, he and Girl Hitler sought refuge underground, leading a somewhat ineffective band of freedom fighters. With Ünderland liberated, he proposed to Girl Hitler. •
Manic 8-ball (unvoiced): A human possessing the abilities of a
Magic 8 Ball. Executed by Baron Ünderbheit for treason alongside Catclops and Girl Hitler, he miraculously survived the tiger attack and subsequent explosion. However, he was apprehended and held captive by Ünderbheit, who utilized his eight-ball power for guidance. Devoid of a mouth, he communicates solely through the yes or no messages displayed on his chest. •
Eunuchs (voiced by Christopher McCulloch and James Urbaniak): A duo of homosexuals employed by Baron Ünderbheit to groom Dawn (Dean Venture) for the Baron's nuptials. The slender member of the pair was initially a college student from Detroit who ventured abroad to Ünderland for a semester, only to be captured and pressed into service as a court eunuch. Upon uncovering Dean's true gender, he opts to withhold the revelation to humiliate Ünderbheit.
Imprisoned villains •
King Gorilla (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): A
homosexual gorilla with the ability to speak, who forged a friendship with Monarch while incarcerated. Once a member of the
Guild of Calamitous Intent, King Gorilla's membership was revoked after he was imprisoned for the violent murder and rape of
Mötley Crüe lead singer
Vince Neil during a
reality TV program. This high-profile crime led to the Guild disavowing King Gorilla, embittering him and fostering a cynical attitude towards the organization. Despite kidnapping and attempting to assault Monarch, he ultimately assists in the latter's escape from prison, moved by Monarch's pursuit to regain Dr. Girlfriend's affection. Initially believed to have been killed off-screen by Phantom Limb, it was later revealed on Christopher McCulloch's LiveJournal that King Gorilla was slated to return, liberated from prison, in the latter half of the fourth season. •
Mr. Monday (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): An upper-class villain characterized by his monocle and an unusual fixation on Mondays. When Monarch plans his escape for that night, Mr. Monday insists on postponing, asking, "Can't we wait until Monday?" and frequently exclaims phrases such as "Mondaylicious!" Released from prison by Phantom Limb, he is killed by Phantom Limb in "
Showdown at Cremation Creek (Part I)". •
Tigeriffic (voiced by Paul Boocock): A former supervillain whose tiger suit granted him superhuman strength and tiger-like abilities. •
White Noise (voiced by
Brendon Small): A smoking, racist former television repairman, White Noise underwent a transformation while repairing a TV still connected to a live socket. He expresses concern about Monarch's criminal organization being "racially mixed", fearing the dilution of his purportedly pure white blood. In response, Monarch questions the validity of his claim, questioning whether he even possesses blood and how he knows he's truly white. Speaking with a Southern dialect, White Noise was tasked with aiding in Monarch's escape by eliminating the guards, alongside Dr. Septapus. White Noise is later shot and killed by Phantom Limb on his private grounds. •
Dr. Septapus (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): Another of Monarch's criminal associates during his incarceration, Dr. Septapus possesses seven limbs, including four arms on his sides, one chest arm, and two legs. Like White Noise, he was intended to assist in Monarch's escape by dispatching the guards. However, upon release from prison, he becomes a target for Phantom Limb's hunt on his private property. Dr. Septapus meets his end when shot down from a tree and subsequently shot on the ground. •
Tiny Joseph (voiced by Doc Hammer): Initially seen as one of Monarch's henchmen in a dream sequence within "
A Very Venture Christmas", Tiny Joseph later emerges as Monarch's cellmate. Standing just a few inches tall, he engraves a message onto a
microdot, intended to be conveyed by a butterfly to Monarch. Additionally, he serves as a projectile in Monarch's makeshift prison dart gun. •
Teddy (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): A criminally insane supervillain bearing severe burns, Teddy once provided the voice for a
Teddy Ruxpin-like toy. Incarcerated in Dunwitch Asylum for the Criminally Insane after embracing
Ronald Reagan too vigorously, Teddy's toy is utilized by the boys and Hatred to deceive their father into believing he's been abducted by Zeus in "Any Which Way but Zeus". Subsequently, Hank and Dermott employ the same toy to maintain the illusion of conversation with Teddy in "Momma's Boys", employing a prepaid cellphone to keep their father occupied while they slip away. Unwittingly drawn into Myra Brandish's coup attempt, Teddy eventually escapes confinement, rescuing Dr. Venture and Sgt. Hatred from certain peril when their vehicle careens into a ravine en route to "Bygolly Gulch". •
Cuckoo Clocker (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): A supervillain incarcerated at Dunwitch Asylum, sporting a door resembling a
cuckoo clock embedded in his head. •
Big Time: A supervillain also detained at Dunwitch Asylum, distinguished by a clock face tattoo adorning his visage, with his mustache fashioned to resemble two clock hands. Both he and Myra Brandish harbor the belief that he possesses temporal manipulation abilities. •
Maybe Man (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): A supervillain confined at Dunwitch Asylum, whom Myra Brandish implores to facilitate Dean's placement within her womb for birth, to which he cryptically responds with "maybe".
Fraternity of Torment The Fraternity of Torment stands as one of the few supervillain collectives outside the Guild of Calamitous Intent. Comprising mostly marginalized individuals ostracized by society due to various physical deformities, they frequently clashed with Team Venture during the 1960s. However, Jonas and his team often appeared to taunt and bully them for amusement rather than engage them out of a sense of justice. Although the original group's remnants surface in "Now Museum, Now You Don't", they still maintain a presence in the realm of organized supervillainy alongside the "Peril Partnership". •
Scaramantula (voiced by Toby Huss): An Italian supervillain with a spider motif inspired by the James Bond antagonist
Scaramanga. Sporting eight fingers on his right hand and a partial spider mask adorning his face, complete with eyebrows and mustache resembling eight legs, he once owned Spider Skull Island. However, an ill-fated attempt to kidnap Rusty Venture led to their defeat by Team Venture. Dr. Venture, infiltrating the group as "Dr. Fanadragon", revealed his true identity, resulting in the Fraternity's downfall. Scaramantula managed to escape and initiated a failed self-destruct sequence, leading to Spider Skull Island's absorption into Venture Industries. Retiring from villainy, Scaramantula maintains peak physical condition from exercising on the island's escape path. Witnessing the desecration of his former home, he aids Brainulo in seeking revenge and narrowly avoids being killed in the self-destruct sequence. •
Brainulo (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): A supervillain hailing from a millennium in the future, Brainulo purportedly found himself stranded in the year 1969 after Dr. Jonas Venture destroyed his means of returning. Utilizing his superior intellect and mental abilities, he commandeered a colossal robot dubbed Futuro. Amidst the assault on Spider Skull Island, Brainulo seized control of Futuro, only to be toppled by the Humongoloid. In the present era, Brainulo is revealed to be a paraplegic, feigning senility as part of a vendetta against Dr. Venture and his progeny. Exploiting the fears and vulnerabilities of attendees at the Jonas Venture Museum's inauguration, he seeks to incite chaos. However, his bid fails, and in a final effort to wrest control of Futuro, he inadvertently shorts his own brain, succumbing to genuine senility. Subsequently, he reappears in the lobby of Impossible Industries during "Bright Lights, Dean City", ostensibly as an applicant to the Revenge Society. Yet, given his motionless, vacant demeanor, it is uncertain whether he intentionally sought entry or simply wandered in. •
Manotaur: A supervillain endowed with superhuman strength, Manotaur faced ostracism due to his formidable size. In a flashback during "Shadowman 9: In the Cradle of Destiny", Monarch falsely claimed to be "Manotaur" to evade reprisal from Phantom Limb after his dalliance with Dr. Girlfriend. However, it is ultimately revealed that Manotaur exists, having retired to a position with the
MTA, where he is killed by Phantom Limb.
Peril Partnership The Peril Partnership is a supervillain coalition headquartered in
Toronto, serving as one of several rival factions to the Guild of Calamitous Intent. Members of this organization can be identified by the letters 'PP' on their attire. In season 7, it is unveiled that the Peril Partnership has infiltrated the Guild. However, this revelation exposes a splinter faction comprising some American members of the Peril Partnership, seeking to instigate a conflict between the Guild and their organization, with the aim of usurping control as the preeminent supervillain consortium. •
Tiger Shark (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): A supervillain with a
shark motif, Tiger Shark stands as the sole documented member of the Peril Partnership. He makes an appearance in "Any Which Way But Zeus", engaging in a brainstorming session to devise strategies for locating the henchmen and sidekicks who have been abducted. During the encounter, Tiger Shark recounts a past encounter with Brock Samson, highlighting a personal grudge stemming from discovering Brock in a compromising situation with his wife. Despite Brock's lackluster apology, he hints at the possibility of deception on the part of Tiger Shark's spouse. •
The Creep (voiced by James Adomian): Leading the Peril Partnership's splinter faction, The Creep formerly served as an O.S.I agent under the alias Mission Creep. Discharged after an incident where he mistakenly eliminated a Boy Scout troop, he rejected the Guild due to its stringent regulations. Joining the Peril Partnership didn't alleviate his discontent either. Eventually, he formed a dissident group of likeminded villains, aiming to instigate conflict between the Guild and the Partnership. The Creep embarked on a spree, targeting Guild members for sport and acquiring their signature tools to weaponize against the O.S.I. Pursued by Monarch and 21 on orders from both the Guild and O.S.I, he engages them in a lethal game of Lawn Darts, dying after being distracted by the sudden appearance of Dr. Venture and Billy Quizboy from
Grover Cleveland's Presidential time machine. •
Blind Rage (voiced by
Brendon Small): A blind villain with a pro wrestling motif, Blind Rage operates within the Peril Partnership's splinter cell. Tasked with blackmailing the Council of Thirteen, he faces rejection. Later, he encounters Red Death, who renders him unconscious and binds him to subway tracks, leaving him at the mercy of an approaching train. Whether he survives the ordeal remains undisclosed.
S.P.H.I.N.X. Originally a terrorist organization that served as the primary adversary of the O.S.I. 20 years ago until its defeat in the Pyramid Wars of 1987. The conflict erupted when S.P.H.I.N.X. seemingly took credit for the Movie Night Massacre on Gargantua-1, resulting in the death of Jonas Venture Sr. and numerous others. However, it was later revealed that the Sovereign had framed S.P.H.I.N.X. using the form of S.P.H.I.N.X. Commander. Disillusioned with the O.S.I.'s bureaucracy, several of its members decided to adopt the S.P.H.I.N.X. identity, along with their surplus equipment, to combat rogue supervillains. By the end of season 4 and the start of season 5, former O.S.I. agents who had joined S.P.H.I.N.X. were reinstated into the O.S.I., leaving Henchman 21 as the sole remaining S.P.H.I.N.X. operative. Gary attempts to recruit new members but inadvertently reunites the original S.P.H.I.N.X. members. Aware that their loyalty chips will soon dissolve, resulting in their death, they prepare for a final suicide attack against the O.S.I. S.P.H.I.N.X.'s rented headquarters within the Venture compound is destroyed in the season 5 episode "S.P.H.I.N.X. Rising", forcing Gary to reside in the Venture's backyard. The original surviving S.P.H.I.N.X. members are: •
Michael/SPHINX Commander (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): A tall man with little control over the volume of his voice. He has been stalking his former lover, Theresa, the Countess. Gary prohibits him from using his former title "SPHINX Commander" as Gary is now the leader. Consequently, Michael adopts the moniker "Mister Daddy Warlord of the Children of the Corn". Later, he seizes control from Gary and abducts Hank, who is wearing the Countess' former power suit. Ultimately, he refuses to surrender Hank and is killed by Brock. •
Theresa/The Countess: SPHINX Commander's former second-in-command and lover, satirizing the
Baroness. Her powered armor suit grants enhanced strength and mobility to its wearer. When Hank dons the suit, designed for the Countess, he assumes a feminine appearance and movement. It includes a safeguard preventing harm to the SPHINX Commander. Following SPHINX's defeat, Hank retains the power suit and wears it regularly. Molotov Cocktease pilfers the suit in "O.S.I. Love You", and Brock Samson destroys it to feign Molotov's death. •
Wind Song (voiced by
Tim Meadows): A parody of
Storm Shadow, Wind Song is an African American ninja and a member of the original S.P.H.I.N.X. During retirement, he has embraced family life and wears
Coogi sweaters reminiscent of
Cliff Huxtable. •
Diamond Backdraft (voiced by
Larry Murphy): A former S.P.H.I.N.X. member specializing in
flamethrowing and snake handling.
Other supervillains •
Storm Front (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): A weather-controlling supervillain who protests having his powers temporarily taken away for the think tank in "Any Which Way But Zeus". He claims he won't harm anyone, as his powers are purely precipitation-based. •
Crime-o-dile: A
crocodile-themed supervillain previously killed by Captain Sunshine after falling into his own crock-pit, set on fire. A henchman appears in a support group attended by 21 and 24 after Monarch's imprisonment. •
Scorpio (voiced by Christopher McCulloch): Another member of Captain Sunshine's rogues gallery, themed after a
scorpion. He later appears in Sgt. Hatred's old home in Malice, having become Princess Tinyfeet's new lover. •
Mantilla (voiced by Nina Arianda): Real name Debra “Debbie” St. Simone. She is the daughter of Bobbi St. Simone and Force Majeure. An ex-girlfriend of Monarch, she is confirmed in director’s commentary to be the egg donor and biological mother of the Venture Bros. She appears to have the ability to turn herself and her clothes invisible due to biological engineering. Additionally, she exhibits vast matter and energy manipulation powers, although the nature of these abilities remains unclear. Mantilla leads the apparent upstart villain guild and smartphone app known as ARCH. == Recurring and minor characters ==