Henchman, a term used to describe a loyal employee to a powerful figure that’s involved in criminal activities. Essentially serving as a minion and doing all the dirty work for their boss.
Henchmen (the plural term) are relatively unimportant to the organization as a whole and are easily beaten by the main hero in the story.
But what about the women in this male dominated field? The Henchwomen?
Amazon Guards
Carry on Spying (1964)
Samson’s Henchwomen
Half Baked (1998)
Martian Women
Santo Vs The Martian Invasion (1967)
Tyler and two unnamed Henchwomen
Max Knight: Ultra Spy (2000)
Query and Echo; goons for the Riddler
Batman Comics
Ice Maidens; Bodyguards for Mr Freeze.
The New Adventures of Batman (1997)
Flying Circus Pilots
Henchwomen for Pussy Galore in Goldfinger (1964)
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