The Best Batman Villains (In My Opinion)

Hello everyone, and welcome back to my blog! This week we’ll be going back to Batman and talking about the infamous villains instead of the sidekicks. Most if not all of these characters are terrible people who have done terrible things that are FICTIONAL. I would not condone any of these actions in a real-life setting. Anyways, let’s get right into the blog.

5. The Riddler

Personally, I don’t think he is one of the most dangerous. However, I think that he is one of the most entertaining to witness in action. His witty wording and his exciting traps that Batman has to figure out are some of my favorites. Another thing that I really like about The Riddler is that he usually has a funky voice in any media that he is in. Recently I have watched the animated movie Batman: Hush, in which the identity of Hush changed from the comics to Edward Nygma, also known as the Riddler. That whole plot made me have a new understanding and appreciation for The Riddler.

4. Bane

Bane, also known as the man who “broke the bat” or, more specifically, the bat’s spine, is one of the more physically challenging villains that Batman has to face. Some versions of Bane have venom as his primary power source, like in Batman and Robin, but in other movies like The Dark Knight Rises, he is just a powerful guy with a face mask needed to conceal some of the unbearable pain caused by the prisoners of the pit. I enjoy watching Bane on screen, whether venom or pure strength, making him so dangerous. His strength and usage of his environment make him a great challenger for Batman.

3. Scarecrow

Scarecrow has always been one of my favorite DC villains in general. I love the whole concept of his character, but some of my preferred portrayals of Dr. Johnathan Crane would have to be in the DC live-action series Gotham and the video game Batman: Arkham Knight. His power or weapon is a fear toxin that he can spray or inject into his victims, causing them to be bombarded by hallucinations of their worst fears. This either causes them to get literally scared to death, traumatized, or in some cases, if the victim can overcome their fear, it makes the victim stronger.

2. Catwoman

Catwoman is one of the more beloved and famous antagonists of Batman because sometimes she ISN’T an antagonist. Occasionally Catwoman, also known as Selina Kyle, is a love interest of Batman or Bruce Wayne, or both of them simultaneously. This relationship helps Batman in many situations, but it also hinders him in others. For example, if other villains find out that they are together or that Batman has feelings for her, they will use that against him. An example of this would be in the video game Batman: Arkham City, where Two-Face kidnaps Catwoman to lure Batman in to save her.

1. The Joker

The clown prince of crime couldn’t be in any other spot. The Joker is probably most DC fans’ favorite villain for many reasons. One, he is actually pretty funny sometimes. The Joker is the mix of everything a fantastic villain should have. For example, he is hilarious, has super interesting weapons, is actually intelligent when it comes to some things, has no mercy, and has a posse that will stand behind him no matter what. Even though he usually lacks much physical strength or chooses to use weapons instead, he can still get away with a lot of crimes without punishment.

Thank you guys for reading my blog this week! I hope you enjoyed and make sure to keep an eye out for next week’s edition! <3

Author: Locklyn Wilchynski

Locklyn Wilchynski (She/Her) is a poet, writer, and musician. She is also a senior literary arts student at Mississippi School of the Arts. Her writing has been published in Co-Lin Refractions Literary & Art Magazine and The Phoenix Literary Journal. She won two gold keys, a silver key, and two honorable mentions in the 2021 Scholastic Arts and Writing Awards. She has also won an honorable mention in the 2021 Ephemera Prize. She is a lover of all things crafted in darkness and finding the beauty within that. She believes that storytelling is one of the most powerful forms of communication to open up new conversations and ideas. View all posts by Locklyn Wilchynski