These storylines took superhero comics into dark territory. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most brutal, twisted, and shocking superhero storylines, from DC’s “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns” to Marvel’s “Wolverine: Old Man Logan” and more! Expect Spider-Man and Daredevil to also drop in for these bleak, dystopian tales. What do YOU think is the darkest superhero storyline? Let us know in the comments!

Turns out comics can be pretty grim. Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we’ll be counting down our picks for the Top 10 Darkest Moments in Superhero Comics. For this list, we’re looking at the darkest scenes ever illustrated in a superhero story. As quite a few of these moments are significant to the overall story, please be advised there will be spoilers.

With the third season of "The Umbrella Academy" right around the corner, it's time to look at the darkest moments of the series. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most horrific and grim things that characters on this superhero show have gone through. If you haven’t seen the first two seasons of “Umbrella Academy”, beware of major spoilers ahead.

The Joker is responsible for some of the darkest moments in comics history. For this list, we’ll be looking at the Clown Prince of Crime’s most shocking and twisted storylines.

Avengers... let's get dark... Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the top 20 darkest “What…If” moments. Beware of a multiverse of spoilers ahead.

Some of these much-lauded tales contain pretty bleak content. For this list, we’re looking at pieces of fiction with sinister or cheerless storylines and themes. We’re really honing in on novels, so plays and poems won’t be considered. That means no Shakespeare and no “Paradise Lost!” In terms of what we’re considering to be a classic, it’s more based on the work’s literary merit and reputation than the year of release, so there are a couple of more modern picks here. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’ll be counting down our picks for the Top 10 Darkest Classic Novels.

It’s not just DC’s Cinematic Universe that has the tendency to get grim and gritty! You tell us! Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’ll be counting down our picks for the Top 10 Darkest DC Alternate Timelines. For this list, we’ll be looking at Elseworlds, possible futures, alternate timelines or parallel universes outside of the main DC continuity that are distinctly bleak, hopeless or just all around more hardcore or darkly atmospheric.

If you thought the regular Marvel Universe was dangerous, just wait until you get a load of these places. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today, we’re counting down our picks for the top 10 darkest Marvel alternate timelines. For this list, we’ll be looking at the absolute bleakest of Marvel’s many parallel universes, so no feel-good or funny universes here.

Some comic book movies aren’t for the faint of heart. Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Darkest Comic Book Movies. For this list, we’re looking at comic book-inspired films that are overwhelmingly dark. Here, we’re taking dark to mean a mix of adult content—with an emphasis on violence—and a gloomy atmosphere. The movies aren’t judged so much on their quality, but on their adherence to sinister themes. Comic books and graphic novels are eligible as sources, but manga is not, because there’s enough to make up a separate list.

The darkest "Avatar" and "Korra" moments took Nickelodeon to some adult places.

"The Owl House" is among Disney's darkest shows. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for this beloved cartoon’s scariest and saddest moments.

"Sons of Anarchy" remains among FX's darkest shows. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most sinister scenes and disturbing events that took place throughout this action crime drama series.

It may be a comedy, but "South Park" can get pretty dark. For this list, we’re looking at the darkest, grimmest, and most disturbing moments from “South Park.”

"Game of Thrones" has some of the darkest moments in TV history. For this list, we’ll be looking at scenes from this hit HBO show that really showed us the extent of human depravity. Naturally, a spoiler warning is in effect.

Some of cinema's darkest moments can be found in teen movies. For this list, we’ll be looking at some of the most disturbing scenes from movies about younger characters.