Blackheart is seen as a villain mainly because the Institution controls how he is presented to the public. They show his actions, such as robbing banks, without explaining his true motives, which makes him appear dangerous and criminal. For example, when incidents are reported in the news, Blackheart is blamed, even when the situation is more complex or not entirely his fault. This creates a negative image of him, causing people to believe he is a typical villain, even though he actually wants justice and does not intend to harm innocent people.