A pretty by the numbers question, but one that can certainly contain huge depth in it's answers.
For me, there is almost none better then Andrew Ryan from Bioshock.
Who do you think is the best example?
For me, there is almost none better then Andrew Ryan from Bioshock.
He is one of the most principled antagonists in any storytelling medium, to the point where even his self imposed murder falls under the umbrella of his own philosophy. Completely single minded in his belief in 'meritocracy', and infinitely more dangerous as a result.
Who do you think is the best example?