Rogues gallery - Definition and Overview

Rogues gallery is a term in comics referring to specific enemies a hero or superhero repeatedly encounters rather than nameless thugs.

Colorful characters, often with an overarching theme or personal gimmicks, are especially contenders for being in a Rogues Gallery.

Heroes who have particularly well known rogues galleries include:

• Batman
• The Silver Age Flash
• Spider-Man
• Superman

Dick Tracy is well known for his rogues gallery, although his enemies were typically killed off during their first appearances.