{"id":19126,"date":"2023-03-06T09:58:25","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T09:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/?p=19126"},"modified":"2023-07-05T12:38:54","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T12:38:54","slug":"batman-villains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/batman-villains\/","title":{"rendered":"23 Best Batman Villains \u2014 The Ultimate Guide To The Dark Knight\u2019s Rogue Gallery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;\">Batman villains are among the scariest and most complex comic book characters!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 10pt; text-align: center;\">Photo credit: [<a href=\"https:\/\/static.wikia.nocookie.net\/marvel_dc\/images\/7\/76\/Batman_Urban_Legends_Vol_1_5_Textless.jpg\/revision\/latest\/scale-to-width-down\/1000?cb=20210717062920\u200b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DC Fandom<\/a>]\u200b<\/p>\n<p>Batman was created in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.historytoday.com\/archive\/batman-makes-his-debut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1939<\/a>, and since then, the character has become a cultural icon.<\/p>\n<p>The Caped Crusader is one of the most relatable superheroes, as he doesn\u2019t have any superpowers. Sure, he may be richer than your average Joe, but it\u2019s his commitment to fight for justice and the constant struggle to overcome his limitations that make him more down to earth than any other superhero.<\/p>\n<p>Batman is a symbol of hope and justice for the people of <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/8-places-avoid-next-trip-gotham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gotham<\/a>, and that makes him loved by many but also hated by some.<\/p>\n<p>Batman villains are among the most interesting comic book rogues due to their complex and multidimensional personalities, and we\u2019ve rounded up some of the most dangerous villains the Caped Crusader has faced.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/comic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uncover the battle raging within. Read the BIOWARS comic book for free!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Which Batman Villains Made It On The List?<\/h2>\n<p>Batman has been around for over 80 years and during this time, he\u2019s made a *lot* of powerful enemies.<\/p>\n<p>We created this list of Batman villains by focusing on their abilities, intelligence, and the level of threat they pose to Batman and the citizens of Gotham City.<\/p>\n<p>The rogues we included in the roundup regularly cause chaos and destruction on a large scale.<\/p>\n<p>The Batman villains we focused on have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Complex psychological traits:<\/strong> Batman villains are rarely one-dimensional \u201cbad guys and girls.\u201d Their backstories are often complex and tragic, and their actions are rooted in personal traumas that have propelled them to turn to a life of crime. The fights between Batman and the villains aren\u2019t just good vs. evil. Instead, you discover what made the villains the way they are and what lies behind their actions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unique features:<\/strong> Batman villains often have memorable quirks and unique physical appearances that make them stand out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In our list, we also focused on Batman villains that <strong>reflect<\/strong> different <strong>aspects of society and culture<\/strong>, such as <strong>greed, corruption<\/strong>, and <strong>the dark side of humanity<\/strong> as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>These characters are highly intelligent and know how to use their wits to challenge and try to outsmart Batman.<\/p>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s meet the Dark Knight\u2019s worthy opponents!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\/classification\/microbes-mutants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet the bad guys in the BIOWARS universe!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The 11 Scariest Male Batman Villains<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. The Joker<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">April 1940 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Batman_Vol_1_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Batman #1<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=1134062749898075283\" width=\"345\" height=\"634\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/green-goblin-vs-joker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Joker<\/a> is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/villain-supervillain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">supervillain<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and one of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Batman\u2019s most iconic archenemies<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearing in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/tv-movies\/tv-movie-features\/complete-history-of-the-joker-889033\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1940<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The Clown Prince of Crime\u2019s <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">origin story<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> differs depending on what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/batman-reading-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Batman comic book<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> you read or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/batman-movies\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">movie<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> you watch. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">H<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is often depicted as<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> a failed stand-up comedian named <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jack Napier<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> who <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">became a criminal<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> after he was disfigured<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Napier fell<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> into a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tank<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of chemicals during a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">failed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> robbery. The chemicals permanently turned his hair green,<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">bleached his skin white<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">and twisted his face into a grin.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In other versions, the Joker<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is presented as a psychotic and chaotic character who <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">causes destruction for no particular reason <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">other than the fact that<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> he revels in it <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> wants to see the world burn<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regardless of the specifics of his backstory, the Joker is <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">always <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">portrayed as a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">deeply disturbed<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">man<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">who is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">highly intelligent<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> but also <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">psychotic<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and deadly<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Joker is completely alienated from society and has a twisted view of the world. That leads him to become unpredictable and chaotic, and to commit horrific crimes, including murders and bombings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Clown Prince of Crime is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. He completely <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">disregards the lives of others<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and is prepared to torture them both mentally and physically, as he did with Jason Todd (the second Robin) in the comic book <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Batman:_A_Death_in_the_Family\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Batman: A Death In the Family<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and Barbara Gordon in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dc.com\/graphic-novels\/batman-the-killing-joke-the-deluxe-edition\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Killing Joke<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite having many allies and enemies, the Joker is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">obsessed with Batman<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. He sees the Dark Knight as his only friend. The Joker also believes that he\u2019s the villain Batman needs because every hero needs a villain to fight.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Ra\u2019s al Ghul<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">June 1971 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Batman_Vol_1_232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Daughter of the Demon #232<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Batman throws down with Ra&#8217;s al Ghul in the Batcave in the preview of DETECTIVE COMICS #954! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/P302iWPqF3\">https:\/\/t.co\/P302iWPqF3<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T3rQOsiZIN\">pic.twitter.com\/T3rQOsiZIN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DC (@DCComics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCComics\/status\/851438404432789504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 10, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ra\u2019s al Ghul is among the deadliest Batman villains.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">His name means <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cHead of the Demon\u201d<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in Arabic and it perfectly describes this <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">immortal<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">supervillain<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To stay young and vital and heal injuries, Ra&#8217;s al Ghul uses the \u201cLazarus Pit\u201d \u2014 a pool of restorative waters that extends his life over and over again.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ra\u2019s al Ghul is among the most complex villains the Dark Knight has faced.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He\u2019s the leader of the League of Assassins and a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">formidable<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">strategist<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">martial artist<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> who\u2019s dedicated his whole life to establishing <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">worldwide domination<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Given his vast, centuries-old wealth, he can hire as many mercenaries as needed to achieve his goals, which makes him a threat to Batman and the entire world.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ra\u2019s al Ghul believes that his mission is to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">restore balance in the world and correct humanity<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. To achieve that, he doesn\u2019t mind killing most humans, since he sees them as too sinister.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This Batman villain has a complex relationship with the Dark Knight. Ra\u2019s al Ghul wants to recruit Batman because he sees him as the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">potential successor<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to his cause and the next leader of the League of Shadows. He even trained Batman under the name Henri Ducard and recruited him to join the League of Shadows to destroy Gotham.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Naturally, Batman disagrees with Ra\u2019s al Ghul\u2019s ways and means and that\u2019s why the two clash.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Two-Face<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">August 1942 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Detective_Comics_Vol_1_66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Detective Comics #66<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Two-Face turns one of the Dark Knight&#8217;s greatest allies against him in ALL-STAR BATMAN #2! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ESdw5LFmjY\">https:\/\/t.co\/ESdw5LFmjY<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/q9Fo6MQm7c\">pic.twitter.com\/q9Fo6MQm7c<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DC (@DCComics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCComics\/status\/776388615844790273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 15, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two-Face is perhaps the most tragic of all Batman villains.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">His real name is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Harvey Dent<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and he used to work as the District Attorney of Gotham City.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He was diagnosed with <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dissociative identity disorder <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as a child, but he managed to keep his disorder a secret as he climbed through the ranks.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dent was disfigured when a mob boss named Sal Maroni threw acid in his face during a trial, and that event changed his life forever. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The left side of Dent\u2019s face was severely burnt<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and he was never the same.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two-Face is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">obsessed with duality<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and he makes his decisions no matter how big or small by <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">flipping a coin<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. He sees the world as black and white, with nothing in between. Even the way he\u2019s dressed reflects his views; Two-Face often wears a half-black, half-white suit.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What makes Two-Face different than a lot of Batman\u2019s adversaries is the fact that the two were <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">close friends<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> before the tragic event. He was someone Bruce Wayne could confine in, but after the transformation, everything changed for the worse.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two-Face started to blame Batman for his misfortune and madness and the two became like two sides of the same coin.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Scarecrow<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">September 1941 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/World%27s_Finest_Vol_1_3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">World\u2019s Finest #3<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Scarecrow&#8217;s ready to really dig deep into Batman&#8217;s brain. What are your thoughts on BATMAN: KINGS OF FEAR #3? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OwhWGbO7fI\">pic.twitter.com\/OwhWGbO7fI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DC (@DCComics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCComics\/status\/1056712249870557184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 29, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scarecrow<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is arguably one of the most frightening Batman villains the Caped Crusader has ever encountered.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">His real name is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Jonathan Crane<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Crane grew up with an abusive father who subjected him to inhuman experiments. Although those experiences left him mentally unstable, Crane became an <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">expert in psychology<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Scarecrow uses <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fear toxin, a.k.a., the fear gas<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> as a weapon to induce fear in his victims. And since he\u2019s also a master psychologist, Scarecrow knows exactly how to bend his victims, use their darkest and deepest fears against them, and turn them <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">insane<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scarecrow&#8217;s appearance<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on its own is quite scary. He\u2019s<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">usually<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> depicted as a scarecrow-like figure<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a brown suit and a burlap sack over his head<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. He also has <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a sinister stitched smile. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Scarecrow looks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> unsettling, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which adds<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to his ominous presence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scarecrow&#8217;s motivations as a villain <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> center<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> around his desire to spread fear and chaos throughout Gotham City. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He believes that fear is the ultimate weapon<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he uses it t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o manipulate and control those around him.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. Bane<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">January 1993 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Batman:_Vengeance_of_Bane_Vol_1_1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The man who broke the Bat returns to face his past, present, and future in BATMAN \u2013 ONE BAD DAY: BANE #1. On sale now: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bS8s9Yhv6w\">https:\/\/t.co\/bS8s9Yhv6w<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9tQbMP3zsd\">pic.twitter.com\/9tQbMP3zsd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DC (@DCComics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCComics\/status\/1616571282350301188?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 20, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bane is among the few villains that Batman fears.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He was born on the island of Santa Prisca in a prison, where he developed a deep hatred for authority.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In his youth, he was subjected to a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Venom steroid<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in a super-soldier program. The Venom is an addictive drug that enhanced his physical abilities, making Bane distinctively strong, robust and big. Bane uses the drug to keep himself strong and fast.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bane also wears a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mask of a Mexican luchador <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(a wrestler), which hides his identity and makes him appear all the scarier.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He\u2019s intelligent, a master strategist and has an <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">insatiable desire for control and power<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To beat Bane, Batman needs to rely on his brains and strength more than with any other villain. After all, Bane did break Batman\u2019s back in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Batman_Vol_1_497\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Batman #497<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, so the Caped crusader needs to be extra careful when facing the fearsome Bane.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">6. The Riddler<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">October 1948 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Detective_Comics_Vol_1_140\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Detective Comics #140<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Paul Dano is writing THE RIDDLER: YEAR ONE, a six-issue bimonthly DC Black Label series illustrated by Stevan Subic. Are you ready? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TheRiddlerYearOne?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TheRiddlerYearOne<\/a> launches this October. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RiddlerYearOne?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RiddlerYearOne<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6wIFWXvOm5\">pic.twitter.com\/6wIFWXvOm5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DC (@DCComics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCComics\/status\/1550598667131830274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 22, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Riddler is a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">genius, enigmatic<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Batman villain that <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uses riddles and puzzles<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to challenge and manipulate his enemies, including the Dark Knight.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">His real name is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Edward Nygma<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a man with a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">narcissistic personality<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> who likes to prove his <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">intellectual superiority<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> over others. He likes to leave clues and hints for Batman and the police and he believes that, if they\u2019re smart enough to solve the riddles, then they deserve to catch him.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The reason the Riddler chooses to do no good is rooted in his <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">desire to prove that he is more intelligent than others<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Both Batman and the Riddler love intellectual challenges; the difference between the two is that the Riddler is a dangerous criminal who sees Batman as a worthy opponent, while Batman works hard to prevent the Riddler from committing crime.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">7. The Penguin<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">December 1941 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Detective_Comics_Vol_1_58\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Detective Comics #58<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=49187820903968600\" width=\"450\" height=\"775\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Penguin\u2019s real name is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oswald Cobblepot<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. He\u2019s known for his distinctive appearance \u2014 he\u2019s a short, overweight man with a long nose who usually wears a tuxedo, a hat and a monocle.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Penguin <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">loves<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">umbrellas<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Although he isn\u2019t as physically intimidating as other Batman villains, he uses his umbrellas <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and exploding wind-up penguins as weapons<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to severely harm his opponents. His umbrellas often pack hidden weapons, such as flamethrowers and machine guns. \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Penguin has a complicated relationship with Batman. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although he\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> a villain, he<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> not as violent as some of Batman&#8217;s other foes. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Penguin even respects Batman, but still, his dangerous schemes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> put him at odds with the Dark Knight.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cobblepot is more of a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sociopath than a psychopath<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. He\u2019s <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a colorful character in Batman <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">comics and movies<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and a true <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gentleman of Crime<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">8. Professor Pyg<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">July 2007 in <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Batman #666<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Professor Pyg will make you perfect. Here&#8217;s the full rundown on the twisted villain featured in BATMAN #62, out now: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2cKwzfVaOC\">https:\/\/t.co\/2cKwzfVaOC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NrSBNfORqW\">pic.twitter.com\/NrSBNfORqW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DC (@DCComics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCComics\/status\/1083423227081359360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 10, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Professor Pyg is one of the most disturbing Batman villains.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He\u2019s a relatively new bad guy, first introduced in 2007.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">His real name is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lazlo Valentin<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and he is depicted as a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">former top surgeon who became a sadistic criminal after a mental breakdown<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. He wears a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pig mask<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and is often seen wearing a butcher&#8217;s apron and wielding a cleaver.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Professor Pyg&#8217;s main weapon is a mind-altering drug called <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dollotrons<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which he uses to control the minds of his victims and turn them into mindless, obedient <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">servants<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He is also a skilled fighter and tactician <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">often us<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">es<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> his surgical expertise to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">modify<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> his own body or <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the bodies<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of his victims<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Professor Pyg is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">severely mentally unstable<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The left side of his brain is so damaged that he perceives reality as heavily chaotic. As a result of his mental issues, Professor Pyg often speaks cryptic babble that is incomprehensible but is actually full of symbols.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Professor Pyg is a polarizing Batman villain, with some appreciating his uniqueness, while others find him too disturbing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">9. Mr. Freeze<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">February 1959 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Batman_Vol_1_121\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Batman #121<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=79446380919837548\" width=\"450\" height=\"617\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mr. Freeze is among the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">most tragic Batman<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">villains<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, alongside Two-Face.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Victor Fries worked as a cryogenicist, but an accident left him unable to survive in normal temperatures. Instead, he needs to wear a cryogenic suit and a helmet to keep his body at sub-zero temperatures.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What makes Mr. Freeze different than any other Batman villain is the fact that he\u2019s not committing crimes just for the fun of it. He wants to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">save his sick wife<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Nora, from dying, and he\u2019s keeping her alive through suspended animation. He keeps Nora frozen to prevent her disease from progressing until a cure is found.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The desire to keep his wife alive pushes Mr. Freeze to do horrible things and hurt other people. He uses a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">freeze gun<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that turns others into ice while the suit that keeps him alive also acts as a shield that prevents him from harm. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mr. Freeze is often depicted as sympathetic with a strong sense of honor, which is why a lot of people root for him and want him to succeed in saving his wife.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">10. Hush<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">January 2003, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Batman_Vol_1_609\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Batman #609<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=75364993752004604\" width=\"450\" height=\"669\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hush&#8217;s real name is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dr. Thomas Elliot<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He\u2019s <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a former childhood friend of Bruce Wayne <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">who, just like Bruce, was born into a wealthy family.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ever since he was a child, Hush was quite disturbed. He hated his parents and wanted to kill them to inherit their wealth. However, Thomas (Bruce Wayne\u2019s father) saved his father\u2019s life, so Hush started hating Thomas. And once Thomas died, he pointed his hatred toward Batman.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hush <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">skilled surgeon<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> strategist<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. He\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s known for his ability to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">manipulate people<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and events to achieve his goals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hush <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wears<\/span> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">bandages<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> around his face, which <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">helps him <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hide<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> his identity<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since he hates Batman, he regularly<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">tries to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> destroy him.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hush <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uses<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lot<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gadgets and weapon<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">such as<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> firearms and explosives. He is also<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">skilled <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hand-to-hand <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fights<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">11. Deathstroke The Terminator<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">December 1980 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Deathstroke_the_Terminator_Vol_1_6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">New Teen Titans #2<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Hack and slash boys, hack and slash. \u2694\ufe0f Share your thoughts on DEATHSTROKE INC. #9! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3d4WXqVOiv\">pic.twitter.com\/3d4WXqVOiv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DC (@DCComics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCComics\/status\/1530987346501505027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 29, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deathstroke, also known as <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Slade Wilson<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is a fictional supervillain in the Batman universe.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deathstroke is a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">highly skilled mercenary<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> one of the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">world\u2019s deadliest<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> assassin<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. He\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> known for his strength, agility, and endurance, as well as his strategic mind. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> one of the most formidable opponents Batman has ever faced.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deathstroke <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wears a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> distinctive costume, which includes a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n orange and black <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mask<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. In fights, he likes to use <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">swords, guns and explosives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deathstroke has also been depicted as an <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">antihero<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, but he\u2019s still a villain that mercilessly kills others and attacks Batman because he blames him for his son\u2019s death.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Slade is among the deadliest and most dangerous villains; he even said that Batman is alive only because he allows it, to which Batman agreed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Top 6 Female Batman Villains<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Harley Quinn<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">September 1992 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0103359\/episodes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Batman: The Animated Series<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=568860996660996510\" width=\"450\" height=\"792\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Harley Quinn is Batman\u2019s <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">most dangerous female villain<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Behind her bubbly and energetic personality lies a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dangerous manipulator<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> who knows a thing or two about <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Batman\u2019s weaknesses<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quinn\u2019s name is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Harleen Quinzel<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and she worked originally as a psychiatrist at Arkham Asylum. She was assigned to treat <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the Joker<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and became infatuated with him, eventually helping him escape and becoming not only his <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">accomplice<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> but also his <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">romantic partner<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Joker often mistreats Quinn, but she still stays loyal to him. There were, though, a few occasions in which she turned her back on the Joker and teamed up with Batman to fight him.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Batman: The Animated Series,<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> episode <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0519587\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Harlequinade<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Quinn convinces Batman to help her stop the Joker, only to trick him and lead him to Joker\u2019s hideout where hyenas attack Batman.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Harley Quinn is a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">skilled gymnast, acrobat<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fighter<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and has no problem dealing with Batman and other counterparts in physical combat.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She also likes to use a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">giant mallet<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in fights, which makes her all the more dangerous.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In recent years, Harley Quinn&#8217;s character has evolved beyond her role as a sidekick to the Joker. She has been portrayed as a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">complex, albeit unpredictable<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">character<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, sometimes taking on an anti-hero role.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Poison Ivy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">June<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">1966 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Batman_Vol_1_181\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Batman #181<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">POISON IVY is now free-to-read with registration: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hdY46aYNUx\">https:\/\/t.co\/hdY46aYNUx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XHhtbNDcgW\">pic.twitter.com\/XHhtbNDcgW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DC (@DCComics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCComics\/status\/1615876709491810304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 19, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Poison Ivy is an iconic Batman villain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Born <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pamela Isley<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, she is a skilled <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">botanist<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> who uses her knowledge to create <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">deadly toxins<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">control plant life<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although her backstory differs depending on the comic you read, she is usually depicted as a promising student who was seduced by her professor who used her as part of an experiment and injected her with toxins.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When her professor\/lover betrayed her and abandoned her, Pamela slowly turned to a life of crime.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She became an <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eco-terrorist <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fully dedicated to achieving her goals. She believes that humans are bad and a threat to nature, so she <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">commits her life to protecting the environment<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Given her <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">control over plants<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that release their natural toxins on her command, Poison Ivy uses flora to attack her enemies. Her <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">kiss is deadly<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> because of the poison in her lips.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Poison Ivy\u2019s devotion to protecting the environment is one of her greatest weaknesses. When nature is endangered, she becomes unstable and prone to outbursts of violence towards others.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although she\u2019s a villain, Poison Ivy has teamed up with Batman on several occasions, when they\u2019ve worked together to protect nature. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Talia al Ghul<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">May 1971 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Detective_Comics_Vol_1_411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Detective Comics #411<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">THIS. This is the fight you&#8217;ve been waiting for as Talia al Ghul and Catwoman duel in the preview of BATMAN #35! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AZAOCEEHh7\">https:\/\/t.co\/AZAOCEEHh7<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/owXQ8yviCx\">pic.twitter.com\/owXQ8yviCx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DC (@DCComics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCComics\/status\/929102638083461120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 10, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Talia is the daughter of Ra&#8217;s al Ghul, the leader of the League of Assassins.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She is a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">great<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> fighter and strategist and is often portrayed as having a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">conflicted relationship with Batman<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Talia&#8217;s primary motivation as a villain is her <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">loyalty to her father<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and her desire to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fulfill his plans for world domination<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. She<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019s <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ruthless and calculating<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Talia has also been depicted as an <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">antihero<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">with<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> a complex moral code. She has occasionally <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">worked alongside Batman<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and other heroes and has been shown to have a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">love-hate relationship with Batman<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, with whom she shares <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> romantic history.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite the love she sometimes feels for Batman, at the end of the day, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">she wants nothing more than to finish what her father started<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Punchline<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">February 2020 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dc.com\/comics\/batman-2016\/batman-89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Batman #89<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">You&#8217;ll enter a dangerous mind in PUNCHLINE #1 ?? Go behind the scenes with writer <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DipsOff?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@dipsoff<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CBR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CBR<\/a> here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/O8hMGRNP0f\">https:\/\/t.co\/O8hMGRNP0f<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Wty0wIcv9P\">pic.twitter.com\/Wty0wIcv9P<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DC (@DCComics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCComics\/status\/1317178496431640578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 16, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Punchline, a.k.a., <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alexis Kaye<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is one of the newest supervillains in the Batman universe.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She is a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dangerous <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">villain who is often portrayed as a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rival to Harley Quinn<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Punchline is a member of the Joker&#8217;s gang, and is obsessed with him, often going to great lengths to impress him and gain his approval. However, after she was incarcerated and the Joker bailed on her, she realized that they never shared the same goals.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That realization makes her all the more dangerous because, without the Joker, she\u2019s become <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">completely unpredictable<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Punchline is <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a terrific <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fighter<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, anarchist and schemer<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sadistic and cruel streak<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. She is known for her <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">distinctive appearance<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which includes <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">brightly colored hair and makeup<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, as well as a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n interesting <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">costume.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite her relatively short time in the Batman universe, Punchline has already become a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">popular and controversial character<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, with some fans praising her as an exciting new addition to the Batman <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">universe<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, while others <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">don\u2019t see her as particularly valuable to Batman\u2019s mythos<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. Lady Spellbinder<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">November 1995 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Detective_Comics_Vol_1_691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Detective Comics #691<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=115475177922694273\" width=\"450\" height=\"664\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Born <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fey Moffit<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lady Spellbinder is a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hypnotist and psychic<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> who uses her powers to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">control<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> others<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and commit crimes.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She was Spellbinder\u2019s girlfriend but she killed him so that she could gain more powers in exchange for his soul.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lady Spellbinder\u2019s powers allow her to manipulate others through hypnosis and mind control, making her particularly dangerous. She can create realistic illusions, and her victims can feel the actual pain of the illusions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She is also <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">skilled in hand-to-hand combat<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lady Spellbinder always feels the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> need for validation and recognition<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and that prompts her to commit horrific crimes.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">6. The Phantasm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance:\u00a0 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">December 1993 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0106364\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Batman: Mask of the Phantasm<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This is the part when villains usually run away ? ?\u200d\u2b1b How did you like BATMAN\/ CATWOMAN #6? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DCBlackLabel?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DCBlackLabel<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XxFjl9wxgk\">pic.twitter.com\/XxFjl9wxgk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Batman (@Batman) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Batman\/status\/1429141259646611463?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 21, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Andrea Beaumont<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">former love interest<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of Bruce Wayne<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She has a tragic past <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that motivates her actions<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and prompts her to become the villain known as<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the Phantasm.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Her father was an inventor who became involved with the Valestra mob but was murdered when he tried to break away from the organization. Andrea <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">seeks revenge for her father&#8217;s death<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> but also <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">becomes disillusioned<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with her own actions as the Phantasm.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0106364\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Batman: Mask of the Phantasm<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Andrea returns to Gotham City after many years and rekindles her romance with Bruce, but also begins a vigilante campaign targeting members of the Valestra mob.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Phantasm&#8217;s true identity is initially unknown, as <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Andrea<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> wear<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> a dark cloak and a mask that hides <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">her<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> face. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She is <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a skilled fighter and assassin, capable of taking out multiple opponents at once. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Her<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> weapon of choice <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is a<\/span> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">razor-sharp <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">blade.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Underrated Batman Villains<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. The Ventriloquist<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">February 1988 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Detective_Comics_Vol_1_583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Detective Comics #583<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=355151120618279317\" width=\"450\" height=\"791\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Ventriloquist&#8217;s real name is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arnold Wesker<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He\u2019s a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">timid man<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> who suffers from <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dissociative identity disorder <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">schizophrenia.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">His dominant personality is that of a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ruthless, violent criminal<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. He carries his dummy <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scarface<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with him and believes that it\u2019s a living, breathing person with a mind of his own.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scarface<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> was<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> modeled after a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1920s-era gangster<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is often seen as the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">true mastermind behind the Ventriloquist&#8217;s crimes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he Ventriloquist is known for his <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">violent outbursts and cold-blooded killings<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, making him <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">one of the scariest <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Batman<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> villains<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Lady Shiva<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">January 1976 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Richard_Dragon,_Kung-Fu_Fighter_Vol_1_5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kung-Fu Fighter #5<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=511932682656131355\" width=\"450\" height=\"793\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lady Shiva<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, or <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sandra Wu-San<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, has impressive<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> physical prowess and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">martial arts skills<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She became a skilled combatant after her sister was killed. Lady Shiva wanted to avenge her death, so she mastered several martial arts to prepare for a fight with her sister\u2019s murderers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lady Shiva is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> an expert in a wide variety of martial arts, as well as various weapons such as <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">swords, knives, and throwing <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">crosses and shuriken<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She\u2019s addicted to the dangerous lifestyle, and she even works as a mercenary, asking a lot of money for her services.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With Lady Shiva, nothing\u2019s just black and white.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She\u2019s a multifaceted character who works alongside Batman at times. After Bane broke his back, Batman asked Lady Shiva to train him and help him get back to his old self. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. The Batman Who Laughs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">July 2017 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Dark_Nights:_Metal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dark Nights: Metal<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=844354630146493808\" width=\"450\" height=\"784\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Batman Who Laughs is a supervillain character <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that represents <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">version of Batman<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">from <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the Dark Multiverse<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the comic book series <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dark Nights: Metal<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the Batman Who Laughs is Batman from a universe where he <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">defeated the Joker<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, but was exposed to a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">toxin<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> that<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> transformed him into a <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hybrid<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of the two<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> characters<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and caused him to lose his sanity<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Batman Who Laughs <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">has<\/span> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Batman&#8217;s intelligence and physical abilities<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> mixed with<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the Joker&#8217;s sadism<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, cruelty <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and lack of empathy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He wears a distinctive costume that combines Batman&#8217;s costume and the Joker&#8217;s. He usually <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">has<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> wide, toothy grin, and often carries a set of deadly Joker-style playing cards. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This villain is so dangerous and chaotic that Batman even teams up with the Joker to stop him.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Hugo Strange<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">February 1940 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/batman.fandom.com\/wiki\/Detective_Comics_Issue_36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Detective Comics #36<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=461830136791962655\" width=\"450\" height=\"793\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hugo Strange is a smart but insane man who\u2019s obsessed with Batman and wants to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uncover <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">his <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">true identity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hugo Strange is a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">brilliant psychiatrist and criminal mastermind<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uses<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> his knowledge of the human mind to<\/span> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">subject others to his twisted experiments<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">psychological manipulation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to achieve his goals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He manages to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">discover Batman\u2019s true <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">identity<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and attempts to use this information to destroy him.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. Clayface<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">June 1940 in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Detective_Comics_Vol_1_40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Detective Comics #40<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">One villain&#8217;s Hollywood dream becomes a nightmare for everyone else. Read BATMAN \u2013 ONE BAD DAY: CLAYFACE, on sale tomorrow: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iEeovVjCaZ\">https:\/\/t.co\/iEeovVjCaZ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eNTfYv4gcu\">pic.twitter.com\/eNTfYv4gcu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DC (@DCComics) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCComics\/status\/1627760005561651200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 20, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clayface has been portrayed as several different characters over the years, each with <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> unique backstory and powers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The original Clayface<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Basil Karlo<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">an actor <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">turned criminal after he learned that a movie in which he stared in was getting remade. That drove him insane and he went on a murder spree and killed the cast.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clayface<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">has<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the ability to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">manipulate his facial features<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">allows<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> him to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">disguise himself as other people<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and mimic objects<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other characters who have taken on the Clayface persona include <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Matt Hagen<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, who gained his powers through a radioactive mud bath, and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Preston Payne<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, who <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">turned to Clayface <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">through exposure to an experimental chemical.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">6. The Mad Hatter<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First appearance: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">October 1948, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dc.fandom.com\/wiki\/Batman_Vol_1_49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Batman #49<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=665195807476037760\" width=\"450\" height=\"809\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Mad Hatter&#8217;s real name is <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jervis Tetch<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">H<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">genius<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> inventor and neuroscientist<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tetch <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">often <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">wears<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> a top hat and a suit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">; <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">his appearance is inspired by the character of the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mad Hatter from &#8220;Alice in Wonderland&#8221;<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">who he\u2019s obsessed with.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Mad Hatter is dangerous because of his use of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mind-controlling technology<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. He uses it to manipulate his victims. On top of that, the Mad Hatter is also a skilled <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hypnotist<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and often uses his abilities to create <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hallucinations<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and alter his enemies&#8217; perceptions of reality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This villain wants to <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">turn Gotham into his twisted version of Wonderland<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and find his <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alice<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. He also wants to get his hands on Batman\u2019s cowl.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Mad Hatter is a cunning villain with the brains and technology he uses to outsmart his enemies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/drawing-comic-characters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Need help drawing comic book characters? Read this!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A Recap On Batman Villains<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Batman villains are among the most complex, memorable, and multifaceted comic book characters.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many of them serve as some of the most iconic and enduring antagonists in popular culture.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Which Batman villain do you consider to be the most dangerous and why? 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