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Steppenwolf is the main villain of both cuts of the Justice League. Originally considered a weak villain by both audiences and critics, many fans now believe he has fairly been redeemed. This is a result of a variety of new scenes that helps to add context to the character. By improving his motivations and allowing the villain to truly stand on his own, he has made just as much of an impact on the viewers as the titular team.

However, that's not to say there aren't some qualities from the original that haven't been kept. Say someone decides to take a look at Steppenwolf's fighting style - they will notice that he pulls the same tricks and stunts to best his opponents. And that's not the only similarity either...

10 Changed - His Design

The most dramatic change about the character is his design. Instead of his skinnier and unthreatening appearance, the editors replaced it by creating a more dangerous design. Not only are his spikes more protruding but they had also enhanced his alien-like features.

His frame is also larger, which allows him to stand tall and be powerful. This change in the design allows the character to feel threatening and lets the viewers feel that sense of impending doom. When seeing the enhanced version, fans couldn't wait to see him come face to face with the Justice League.

9 Same - Main Villain

Despite the growing presence of Darkseid in the Snyder cut, Steppenwolf is still the main villain of the film. Through his actions, he inherently fights against the other characters and almost succeeds in his mission to open the mother's boxes, (only faltering fully against the might of Superman).

He also fights against different races, such as the Amazons and Atlanteans, besting them in combat and giving everyone reason why the Justice League should be worried.