Batman is broadly recognized among the many superhero group as having considered one of, if not the most effective, rogues galleries in all superhero media, besting the likes of Spider-Man and Superman. Not solely is Batman’s villain catalog numerous and distinctive, however it’s massive and crammed to the brim with numerous villains to stack up in opposition to the Caped Crusader. From The Joker to Two-Face and The Penguin, these enemies are as iconic because the hero himself.

But with such a big rogues gallery comes a very good chunk of villains that do not essentially match Batman’s distinctive tone. Maybe their talents are far too elaborate to really feel at house within the Bat’s extra street-level world, or perhaps they was once a part of one other hero’s story and stand out like a sore thumb in Gotham; regardless of the purpose, these villains do not feel like pure enemies for Batman. They are in any other case nice, however it’s onerous to disclaim that they may doubtlessly excel elsewhere.

10 Deadshot

15 Movie & TV Appearances

Deadshot has been throughout the DC universe all through his tenure as a villain, however he is at all times been primarily a Batman villain… for probably the most half. While he is served comparatively nicely as a Batman villain, primarily simply being a mercenary for the Caped Crusader to cease, many would argue that the DC universe’s best marksman could be utilized finest elsewhere.

What makes Deadshot have higher potential elsewhere is his abilities as a marksman, which arguably make him a greater foe for somebody like Green Arrow, a fellow marksman. In truth, this idea was proved within the hit sequence Arrow, through which Deadshot was simply among the best villains. His talents had been an important distinction to Oliver Queen’s skillset, serving as an important instance as to why he is a greater Green Arrow villain.

Arrow

Release Date

October 10, 2012

Creator

Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg

Seasons

8

9 Mad Hatter

16 Movie & TV Appearances

For a personality that is probably not acknowledged by most people as a DC villain, the Mad Hatter has popped up many instances in Batman’s previous in motion pictures and tv. Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, the character suffers from the destiny of falling beneath the shadow of the supply materials. His shtick additionally feels at odds with Batman’s total deal.

In persona, Mad Hatter may be very very like quite a lot of Batman’s rogues gallery: unhinged! Batman already has the Joker, Riddler and plenty of others who’re mentally unbalanced; subsequently, Mad Hatter feels somewhat “been there, done that,” particularly contemplating his competitors is much extra iconic. Mad Hatter might exist in another person’s villain catalog and supply that hero with a recent dose of chaos; sadly, Batman is all stocked up on that.

8 Poison Ivy

41 Movie & TV Appearances

Poison Ivy is most well-known for her means to manage crops, particularly after her look within the notorious Batman & Robin, portrayed by Oscar nominee Uma Thurman. Her talents are visually beautiful, to not point out extraordinarily highly effective, particularly when vibrant crops become involved. Her current relationship with Harley Quinn additionally makes her much more compelling than she had been earlier than.

Still, such mighty supernatural talents do not appear to suit Batman as a lot as would, say, a hero like Swamp Thing. Going up in opposition to Poison Ivy would show to be an enormous battle for Swamp Thing, given his intense connection to flora. The two might actually duke it out, with Poison Ivy and him having some superb parallels. Moreover, Ivy is just too robust for Batman; her energy is on one other degree, that means there isn’t any logical purpose for Batman to beat her.

Batman and Robin

Release Date

June 20, 1997

Runtime

125

Writers

Bob Kane , Akiva Goldsman

7 The Ventriloquist

10 Movie & TV Appearances

Arnold Wesker lives with dissociative persona dysfunction. When managed by his “dark” facet, he performs his legal actions by way of his puppet, Scarface, a dummy resembling a Twenties gangster. In tasks just like the animated present The Batman, Scarface has additionally gotten an improve to turn into a large robotic, which makes him a substantial risk to Batman.

At the tip of the day, although, The Ventriloquist is a little bit of a goofy character in idea and, more often than not, execution. While Batman definitely has some goofy villains in his lengthy record of foes, Ventriloquist feels only a bit out of the odd, even for Batman’s enemies. His backstory suits with the mentally ailing angle most Batman villains have, and the gangster shtick feels proper at house in tasks just like the noir-imbued Batman: The Animated Series. However, take him out of that beloved present, and The Ventriloquist stands out like a sore thumb.

The Batman

Release Date

September 11, 2004

Creator(s)

Michael Goguen , Duane Capizzi , Bill Finger , Bob Kane

Seasons

5

6 Condiment King

‘Batman: The Animated Series’ (1992), ‘The Lego Batman Movie’ (2017), ‘DC Super Hero Girls’ (2019) & ‘Harley Quinn’ (2019)

Condiment King could also be, undoubtedly, one of many silliest comedian ebook superhero villains of all time. So typically, he’s performed for a joke in virtually each single adaption. A villain who has weapons that spray meals condiments as a way to combat the likes of Batman is as dumb because it sounds.

However, Condiment King is meant to be a joke, as he’s a parody of the ridiculous villains Batman typically fought within the Silver Age of comedian books. The self-aware method is way welcome, however it would not make him any much less goofier. Condiment King merely doesn’t match the fashionable Batman rogues gallery and the tone of his present tales, which largely embrace the darkish, hyper-realistic post-Christopher Nolan method ensuing from the success of the ever-quotable Dark Knight trilogy.

5 Kite Man

‘Batman: The Brave and the Bold’ (2008), ‘The Lego Batman Movie’ (2017) & ‘Harley Quinn’ (2019)

Ah, Kite Man, the character just a bit much less ridiculous than the likes of Condiment King. Kite Man’s schtick may be predicted fairly simply: the man loves kites and makes use of them to his benefit in his battles in opposition to Batman. Not solely does he have a ridiculous costume, however the whole thought of his character is simply as laughable.

Unlike Condiment King, Kite-Man really has posed considerably of a risk previously. Still, strive as he would possibly, he would not actually really feel like he belongs within the catalog of villains which have brought on Gotham a plethora of hassle previously. To put Kite Man subsequent to the likes of Joker is, nicely, a joke; nevertheless, at the least he appears to be in on it — for probably the most half, anyway. Ironically, Kite Man not too long ago obtained a spin-off of his personal, a really stunning growth contemplating different, extra acknowledged Batman villains have by no means even come near that.

4 Crazy Quilt

7 Movie & TV Appearances

Much just like the Riddler, Crazy Quilt loves to go away clues behind for the caped crusader, however in his work. Crazy Quilt is one other addition to the ridiculous space of Batman’s rogues gallery, however at the least he does have some nice powers, with the ability to hypnotize his victims with the helmet he wears.

While he might have a ridiculous costume and a questionable approach of leaving clues, there is not a lot outdoors of that that makes Crazy Quilt particular in comparison with different Batman villains. The leaving clues trope is already finished by the Riddler and much better. Unfortunately, Crazy Quilt actually has no purpose to be in Batman’s rogues gallery, and he most likely will not be round for lengthy.

3 Deathstroke

24 Movies & TV Appearances

Deathstroke is taken into account each a Batman and a Nightwing villain, that means he is just about shared between the 2. The grasp murderer is without doubt one of the hottest DC villains on the market, given how a lot he will get across the universe, so it is a no-brainer that he makes a ton of appearances. Most not too long ago, he even appeared within the fantastic My Adventures with Superman, for some purpose.

At the tip of the day, Deathstroke is and has at all times been a Nightwing villain. There is not any denying that Deathstroke is a stronger and extra compelling nemesis for Nightwing, given how related they’re and every part Deathstroke has finished to the Titans in tales like the long-lasting Judas Contract. Deathstroke would not have almost as many connections to Batman, and after they battle, it is actually only a combat between two robust guys. Deathstroke’s battles with Nightwing are way more compelling due to the emotional stakes concerned.

2 Solomon Grundy

32 Appearances in Movies & TV

When fascinated about Batman villains, one more than likely thinks of the likes of Joker, Two-Face, Riddler and Bane. One more than likely would not have large Hulk-like zombies in thoughts — so why does Solomon Grundy exist? Solomon Grundy was raised from the useless and has fought Batman on numerous events, amounting to 32 appearances throughout DC media.

Something feels off when Batman goes up in opposition to characters which can be on the extra supernatural facet of the DC universe, given the truth that he is at all times been a extra grounded and street-level hero. Things change when he is alongside the Justice League, as he joins superpowered people whose skillsets match the macabre higher. But when he is on his personal, most count on Batman to go up in opposition to mob bosses and secret societies, not reanimated zombies with superior power and near-immortality.

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1 Maximilian “Maxie” Zeus

‘Batman: The Animated Series’ (1992), ‘The Batman’ (2004) & ‘Harley Quinn’ (2019)

Once a Greek historical past trainer, Maximilian “Maxie” Zeus now believes himself to be the Greek god Zeus, because of a psychological breakdown following the lack of his spouse. He would start utilizing his huge intelligence to make his approach up the ranks of the Gotham legal underworld, carrying round a lightning bolt-shaped electrical rod to electrocute his foes.

Maxie Zeus would not make quite a lot of sense being a Batman villain. In truth, it is completely absurd that he isn’t a Wonder Woman villain, on condition that each characters have attachments to the gods, and Wonder Woman has specific information of the gods and will use that to her benefit. His gimmick is much too elaborate to suit with Batman’s rogues gallery, and his demeanor, costume, and MO make him a joke in comparison with the Bat’s most menacing foes.

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