Who doesn’t love an antagonist?
Every hero needs someone to poke at their flaws while putting innocent people in the way of danger. From infamous clowns to mysterious masked quiz makers, Batman has a slew of villains that test his moral and physical strength. These villains are just as important to the criminal community of Gotham City as they are to the existence of Batman.
There are some bad guys and gals that have gone toe-to-toe with Batman since the first issue back in 1939, and we’ve found what makes six of these villains in Batman’s rouges’ gallery the best foils to our Dark Knight. From the failings of a mentor to the complicated relationship that tests Batman’s abilities as a hero, here is what you can take away from Batman’s greatest foes.
Author: Alyssa Miller
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.