Smallville Season 10 villains

Buckle your seat belts Smallville fans, season ten is going to be bumpy ride! The bad guys are coming out in droves for the final season of the young Superman series. And why shouldn’t they, as Clark finally embraces his destiny and dawns a black cape (see a promo now)? At Comic Con this year, it was confirmed that Darkseid and the evil New Gods of Apokolips would feature as some of season ten’s villains.

According to MTV.com the scary Darkseid has yet to be cast, but some of his entourage have! Here is actor Steve Byers for you. He’ll be Desaad, Darkseid’s master torturer who is often depicted in the comics wearing a cloak. Byers, a blue-eyed beefcake from Ontario was named one of the top new stars to watch of 2007 alongside Ashton Kutcher and Miley Cyrus by People magazine. His television resume included Falcon Beach and Dresden Files.

According to Kryptonsite, Michael Daingerfield will begin portraying Gordon Godfrey in the third episode of the upcoming season. “The episode is entitled ‘Supergirl’ and also features the previously announced return of Laura Vandervoort as Kara.” Godfrey, sometimes called Glorious Godfrey, appeared in comics from the 70′s with red hair. A member of the Apokoliptian Gods, he enjoys the power of persuasion.

Hawkgirl and Deadshot will also debut in season ten, which is looking great, thanks to these on set photos of Lois Lane.