The Mad Max franchise has some of the most iconic, leather-clad villains in movie history, but not all of them were as compelling as others, and only one can be considered the best. Throughout the Mad Max timeline, villains like Lord Humungus, Dementus, and more have been terrorizing the world of Mad Max. They're incredibly important to the franchise, as they show the lows humanity has stooped to in the apocalypse, and they contrast the heroics of Max and Furiosa. Some of them accomplished those things better than others, though, and only one of them played the villain best.

While every Mad Max villain brought something unique to the franchise, they can still be compared. The franchise's best villain will be one who serves as a good antagonist on their own, but also one who fits perfectly into the series best. The Mad Max franchise has such a distinct style and overarching theme,...