re: After the 2nd viewing of each, TDKR >>>>>> Avengers

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He was.

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He was not. The Emperor was briefly mentioned in passing a few times in Star Wars, had a brief cameo in Empire Strikes Back, and wasn't even a huge character until Return of the Jedi. If you think Emperor Palpatine was the main antagonist in The Empire Strikes Back then you are simply saying that to support your argument.

There is a difference between being the leader and the main antagonist. They can be two different people in a movie. Blofeld's organization was behind Dr. No in the first James Bond movie but Dr. No was the main antagonist. The same thing goes for From Russia with Love. Blofeld's organization was behind the events of the film but Grant, one of his agents, was the main villain of the movie.