Would Batman be so great without the Joker? Comic book stories survive because of the heroes AND villains.
Comic book movies tickle me. For instance, what self-respecting male isn't going to like the concept behind Iron Man? He is just your average genius playboy billionaire, wrapped in a bunch of circuits that flies and essentially shoots lightning out of his hands. 50-year old boys are going to love that premise as much as every 10-year old boy...