Both ruled over New York City for many years from a large, gawdy tower
Both ignore simple, apparent principles of science and reasoning
Both were failed business leaders and entrepreneurs
Both have sons that have become just as evil as themselves
Both colluded with an evil organization to form a massive, malevolent force
Both are victims of mood swings and illusions of grandeur
Both have advanced weapons that, with just a simple click, could destroy anything in its path.
Both use fear and money to influence their respective media (i.e. Daily Bugle, Fox News)
Both will be replaced by a second billionaire who looks kind of different but is essentially the same person
Willem DaFoe would be a bold choice to play either of them in a film adaptation