BEST BAD GUYS

In his highly entertaining new book, I Wear the Black Hat, Chuck Klosterman examines villains, real and fictional. Here, his top five of all time.

1. Al Davis The late Oakland Raiders owner is the inspiration for anyone who wants to be bad on purpose.

2. Julian Assange A human cipher occupying a cultural space between a lost Bond nemesis and the kid who started Facebook.

3. D. B. Cooper The only truly beloved hijacker in U.S. history.

4. Daniel Plainview (below, from There Will Be Blood) “I have a competition in me. I want no one else to succeed.”

5. Heather her Chandler er (from Heathers) rs ) A great croquet t player and creative ative chain saw enthusiast.