They say a hero is defined by his villains, and no hero has a rogues gallery like Batman. Are you ready for a field trip to Arkham Asylum? These are the 25 best Batman villains of all time.
The Court of Owls
One of Batman’s greatest strengths is that he knows the streets and alleys of Gotham City better than anyone. But when the shadowy group known as the Court of Owls appeared with their haunting masks and undead Talon assassins, Batman realized that maybe he didn’t know his city as well as he thought.
Mr. Zsasz
Many of Batman’s villains have taken innocent lives, but none do it with as much relish as Mr. Zsasz. This single-minded killer celebrates each new act of murder by carving another notch into his flesh. At this point, there’s very little room left. But don't worry – he's saved a special spot just for Batman.
Professor Pyg
Despite being a relatively new villain, Professor Pyg has left a strong impression on the Batman mythos. Mentally unhinged, obsessed with transformation and commanding an army of hypnotized “Dollotrons,” he’s certainly not a foe to be taken lightly.
Lady Shiva
Lady Shiva is determined to prove herself as the greatest martial artist in the world, even if she has to spend her life wandering the globe and fighting everyone who crosses her path. She’s skilled enough to take on any of the Bat-family, and has even taught Batman himself a thing or two over the years.
Ventriloquist
On the surface, the Ventriloquist seems a bit silly. He’s an ordinary, timid man who projects an alternate identity into a ventriloquist puppet named Scarface. But this odd pairing of man and dummy built one of the most feared criminal empires in Gotham.