"I'm of the opinion that any character concept can be amazing in the hands of a skilled enough writer." I COMPLETELY agree with this, and at the same time. There is a need for that balance. If everyone is a hero, everyone is looking out for the greater good, the ultimate 'peace'. Things stagnate. Having a good antagonist in any story is what can DRIVE that narrative. A good villian gives hope for the hero, a good villian can inspire anger, sadness.
When someone is 'edgy' for the sake of being a badass, with no substance behind it, it's a joke. You don't need to be dark and brooding to be one of the most menacing personalities around.
