A lot of super villains are so close to being super heroes as well which intrigues me.
So many of them have the abilities for great heroism and the same level of passion that drives heroes also drives a lot of villains too. It just takes one thing which tips them over to the 'Dark side' and I often find myself thinking that if super heroes were smarter they'd be able to turn more villains to the 'Light side'.
As most super heroes have battled their dark sides (or still do) and won, they are the best qualified to help out lol.
wow this is a whole new perspective on villainous intellect. true...super heroes fight their own demons most of the time to stay on the side of good.