The Orange Lantern is one of the most corrupting forces in the DC Comics universe. Green Lantern rings choose those with the ability to overcome great fear, but greedy individuals are drawn to orange rings. Because of the greedy nature of the corps, there is usually only ever one Orange Lantern.
Larfleeze, the keeper of the Orange Lantern, reemerged after the events of Blackest Night. He was intent on taking everything he could for himself. During Blackest Night, Lex Luthor wore an orange ring, which accentuated his avaricious nature. Fans might wonder who in the Marvel universe would be drawn to the Orange Lantern ring; most likely those who seek wealth, fame, or power, and would cross moral or ethical lines to get the ring.
10 Boomerang Is Marvel's Worst Criminal
Fred Myers, a.k.a. Boomerang, first appeared in Tales to Astonish #81. In Marvel's Silver and Bronze Ages, Fred was fairly one-dimensional. He was a C-list Spider-Man villain at best, but Nick Spencer injected some much-needed levity and lovableness into the character during the Superior Foes of Spider-Man comic series.
During Superior Foes, Fred led the Sinister Six, which only included five members, as they attempted to steal a portrait of Doctor Doom unmasked. The series was hilarious and Fred shined as a character. While Fred is no villain, his need to prove himself and pull off "big scores" outweighs his better judgment.
9 Sebastian Shaw Led The Hellfire Club
Created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, Sebastian Shaw was first introduced in X-Men #129. Shaw was the leader of the exclusive Hellfire Club that also included Emma Frost. Shaw is an extremely powerful mutant who can absorb incredible amounts of energy, which he can then manipulate into enhanced strength and durability, and discharge as energy blasts.
Shaw values his wealth and power as a Hellfire member. He manipulated Jean Grey when she was possessed by the Phoenix, hoping to use its power for his own gain. Shaw may have a royal demeanor, but he's a power-hungry villain who would easily attract an Orange Lantern ring.
8 The Black Cat Trained To Be A Burglar
Felicia Hardy's father, Walter, was one of the greatest cat burglars ever known, and he went by the name of "The Cat." When Felicia grew up, she trained as an acrobat and learned martial arts to follow in her father's footsteps as the Black Cat.
Early in her criminal career, Black Cat developed a fascination for Spider-Man. She ultimately dated Spider-Man and became one of his closest allies. Their relationship was strained, however, as her criminal tendencies always came between them. While Felicia has a good heart, she often falls back into the life she knows best. In Amazing Spider-Man vol. 3, Black Cat even briefly became a crime lord of New York.
7 Mister Sinister Collects Mutants And Mutant DNA
Created by Chris Claremont, Mister Sinister fully debuted in Uncanny X-Men #221 in 1987. Obsessed with creating the perfect human being, Nathaniel Essex was a biologist who believed mutants held the key to humanity's ultimate evolution. Sinister has little regard for others as long as he gets what he wants.
Despite his horrific treatment of mutants and humans, Mister Sinister can be deceptively charming, luring people into joining his mission. He developed a fascination with Cyclops and Jean Grey. He even created a clone of Jean named Madeline Pryor, who he used to torment the couple further.
6 Kingpin Aspires To Control All Of New York City
Wilson Fisk, a.k.a. the Kingpin, first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #50 and was an antagonist for much of John Romita's initial run on the book. As Spider-Man began battling clones and symbiotes, Kingpin gravitated more towards the street-level hero, Daredevil.
Kingpin's criminal reach knows no bounds. The crime lord has connections to almost every major criminal organization in the Marvel universe, from The Hand to HYDRA. He created Black Cat and the Spot, all in an effort to gain more control over New York City. Kingpin's pursuit of power has destroyed the lives of Karen Page, Matt Murdock, and countless others.
5 Loki Dreams Of Ruling Asgard
The God of Mischief, Loki was the adopted son of Odin who turned on his brother, Thor, and battled the Avengers. For much of Loki's life, he's aspired to rule Asgard and all the known realms. Loki even achieved the throne of Asgard in the four-part limited series titled Loki.
During the events of Siege, Loki helped Norman Osborn and the Dark Avengers orchestrate the fall of Asgard. While Loki has aided Marvel's heroes on rare occasions, like when he was reincarnated or when he briefly became the Sorcerer Supreme, he is still an incredibly powerful and dangerous person. Loki will often fall back into his villainous and mischievous ways.
4 Scarlet Witch Altered Reality To Get What She Wanted
Wanda Maximoff tragically lost her memories of her children after they died. When her memories came rushing back, Scarlet Witch began a crusade to increase her power and bring her children back. Scarlet Witch reshaped all reality, giving Marvel's heroes and villains everything they'd ever wanted.
Wanda crossed the line, changing everyone's lives. When Marvel's heroes eventually saw through the charade of this new world, they revolted and teamed up to defeat Wanda. Wanda demonstrated great dedication and selfishness in House of M, and her actions would absolutely gain the attention of an Orange Lantern ring.
3 Galactus Devours Whole Worlds
Known across the cosmos as the Devourer of Worlds, Galactus first appeared in Fantastic Four #48 in 1966 alongside the Silver Surfer. Galactus always uses a herald to seek out suitable planets for him to feed on. Galactus was originally a being known as Galan who existed before the Big Bang. After the new universe formed, he gained cosmic power.
However, his incredible power and his life are only sustainable through the absorption and destruction of matter. Therefore, Galactus travels the universe and destroys worlds to preserve his own life. His motives are selfish. He cares only about self-preservation, just like a true Orange Lantern would.
2 Mephisto Makes Deals To Get What He Wants
Mephisto is Marvel Comics' version of the devil, and he makes deals as the devil does. These deals have led to the creation of Ghost Rider, the retconning of Peter and Mary Jane's marriage in "One More Day," and countless other events. While Mephisto offers things in return, like a spared loved one or more power, he always takes something for himself.
Mephisto possesses godlike power, so gaining the power of an Orange Lantern ring would provide him very little. Nevertheless, the ring would seek him out. Mephisto's motives have always been selfish, and it was revealed in Amazing Spider-Man vol. 5 that his dealings have all been in an effort to save his own skin.
1 Norman Osborn Seeks Wealth And Power Above All Else
While the Green Goblin's true identity was a mystery for all of Lee and Ditko's run on Amazing Spider-Man, the character possessed qualities that Norman Osborn still has to this day. Green Goblin's earliest appearances involved trying to take over the criminal underworld of New York.
After John Romita joined Amazing Spider-Man and the Goblin was revealed to be Norman, Osborn made Spider-Man his top priority. Norman's life has been dominated by greed and selfish pursuits. In Nick Spencer's ASM run, it was revealed that Norman traded Harry's soul for his own success. There's no Marvel character more heartless and deserving of an Orange Lantern ring than Norman Osborn.