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Pig mask from saw

Pig-Face (Saw series) are the deciples of Jigsaw, who carry out his mission after his death

Legacy Villain is a villain who's title, powers or duty to evil was passed onto him/her by a predessessor. The Legacy Villain is diametrically opposed to the Legacy Hero.

Description[]

A legacy villain is a type of character, usually a superhero, that is the descendant or relative of an already or previously existing villain who either inherits or adopts the name and attributes of the original.

Known Examples[]

Live-Action Film[]

  • Pig-Face (Saw series)

Western Animated Television[]

  • The Hunter (Gargoyles)

Comic Books[]

  • Clayface (DC Comics)
    • Basil Karlo
    • Matt Hagen
    • Preston Payne
    • Sondra Fuller
    • Cassius "Clay" Payne
    • Dr. Peter "Claything" Malley
    • Todd Russell
    • Johnny Williams
  • The Green Goblin (Marvel Comics)
    • Norman Osbourne
    • Harry Osbourne
    • Bart Hamilton
    • Phil Urich

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