I've always contended villains were the better choice, now behold the science! https://www.studyfinds.org/superheroes-engage-more-violence-than-evil-enemies/
You'll also note that many actors who play villains are actually nicer than their hero acting counterparts. Case in point: Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor) > Tom Welling (Clark Kent)
Interesting take but has considerable truth to it. Case in point - Waaaayyy back when Superman encountered Darkseid, then - during Darkseid's invasion of Earth he eventually murdered his close friend Dan Turpin out of spite. That one despicable (and terrifying act) led Supes on a road of vengeance, recklessness and carelessness. This was played out masterfully in the STAS and even carried over to The Justice League Unlimited series. Superman's utter hatred of Darkseid - even after MANY years - almost gets HIMSELF killed and even places his close friend Batman in harm's way. Also consider how Supes almost knocked the Watchtower out of orbit by his strikes on Darkseid - placing Hawkgirl, WW, MM and Batman in danger. Even into the MOVIE realm - Superman appears more FEARED than loved...an outcast. I'm just talking about SUPERMAN....now BATMAN is a WHOLE OTHER level of CRAZY..
