Ok, I'm on a villain kick lately...so let's talk Batman. Who's your favorite among this massive collection of criminal masterminds?
PS - I promise I'm not going to do this for every single comic book hero rogues gallery. Just a few of the big ones.
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ivelostr2
06-03-09, 12:13 PM
Im gonna go with what will probably be the majority here and vote for the Joker, because he is iconic and he has had some gigantic storylines that were great...I dont hink any of the Spiderman Villians are on par with what the Joker has been in the comic, TV, Film, and the cartoon, but a close second for me is the Scarecrow...I have always thought that insane villians are more formidable and interesting than evil geniuses...
If we were voting for Batman:TAS it would by far be Mr. Freeze. I have always thought that his first appearance on that show was one of the best half hours of TV I have ever seen...
Maxflier
06-03-09, 12:33 PM
If we were voting for Batman:TAS it would by far be Mr. Freeze. I have always thought that his first appearance on that show was one of the best half hours of TV I have ever seen...
Yep, Mr. Freeze gets my vote.
Worst for me is easily Clayface, most retarded villain ever.
dadaluholla
06-03-09, 01:03 PM
I kinda figured the Joker will get the majority of votes here, but I'm curious to see who gives him a good challenge.
Bandit03
06-03-09, 01:21 PM
Hate to go with the obvious, but I have to go with The Joker. He's the perfect villain, especially to Batman.
stingermck
06-03-09, 01:52 PM
Without the obvious choices, im going with HUSH.
Lemmy
06-03-09, 04:00 PM
I know it's a "boring/common" choice....but I gotsta go with Joker. He is, simultaneously the opposite (insanely evil) and identical to Batman (sociopathically obsessed with his agenda).
MinLShaw
06-03-09, 04:46 PM
I was thisclose to voting "Other: Joel Schumacher." Instead, I cast a vote for Catwoman. There are many reasons for this; offhand...
I'm fascinated by the female psyche, and Catwoman has always been a standout in fiction for this reason. Is she selfish? Vengeful? Does she long for companionship? With Batman?
There have been various incarnations of the character, from petty jewel thief to man-hating prostitute, and each one has raised interesting questions. What would it take for a young woman from this background to go in that direction?
Plus, I always liked that Catwoman was never shown as just a terrorizing psycho; her actions have traditionally been pretty reasonable (if disproved of by society at large). I think she's one of the more fully developed members of the rogues gallery.
And if none of that's good enough, then how about this:
Which of these characters have not appeared in a Batman or other DC related cartoon?
Hush? KGBeast?
MinLShaw
06-04-09, 12:09 PM
Which of these characters have not appeared in a Batman or other DC related cartoon?
Hush? KGBeast?
I don't recall Red Hood appearing, but then I skipped The Batman and have only seen two episodes of Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Seems like I heard Black Mask appeared on the former.
fumanstan
06-04-09, 04:14 PM
Bane! For some reason I was glad to see someone physically crush Batman. Gimmicky storyline sure, but I thought all of Knightfall was pretty well done.
madcougar
06-04-09, 04:14 PM
Ra's al Ghul, the Demon's Head for me!
davidh777
06-05-09, 03:05 AM
and if none of that's good enough, then how about this:
I voted for the Riddler. I aways loved the Frank Gorshin portrayal on the old Batman TV show. Plus, there was a 3-part Riddler story from about 20 years ago called "Dark Knight, Dark City" that may be the best Batman story ever written (yes, better than DKR and the Killing Joke).
MinLShaw
06-12-09, 12:32 PM
I voted for the Riddler. I aways loved the Frank Gorshin portrayal on the old Batman TV show. Plus, there was a 3-part Riddler story from about 20 years ago called "Dark Knight, Dark City" that may be the best Batman story ever written (yes, better than DKR and the Killing Joke).
Frank Gorshin's Riddler is easily my favorite live action portrayal of any of the Batman characters. I really believed the guy was just that crazy! You've piqued my curiosity about "Dark Knight, Dark City." In which back issues will I find that tale?
FantasticVSDoom
06-12-09, 01:15 PM
Catwoman here...
JasonF
06-12-09, 01:47 PM
Frank Gorshin's Riddler is easily my favorite live action portrayal of any of the Batman characters. I really believed the guy was just that crazy! You've piqued my curiosity about "Dark Knight, Dark City." In which back issues will I find that tale?
Batman 452-454. Story by Peter Milligan, art by Keiron Dwyer, covers by Mike Mignola. Sadly, it's not available in a trade.
Be aware that the Riddler in this story is not portrayed the same way as Gorshin's Riddler.
JasonF
06-12-09, 01:50 PM
My other favorite Batman villain was Anarky. Anyone else remember him?
rexinnih
06-25-09, 08:24 AM
Went with Ras. Joker looks to be running away with the voting and I was leaning that way but just enjoy his storylines more.
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