The Joker
The jokers backstory has been changed many times in the past and even more so in the new movie serise. The Truth is the reason the joker and batman are true enemies is because The Joker killed batmans parents. Throughout his comic book appearances, the Joker is portrayed as a master
criminal whose characterization has varied. The original and currently dominant
image is of a highly intelligent psychopath with a warped, sadistic sense of humor, while other writers have
portrayed him as an eccentric prankster. Similarly, throughout the character's
long history, there have been several different origin tales; they most commonly depict him as
falling into a tank of chemical waste, which bleaches his skin white and
turns his hair green and his lips bright red, giving him the appearance of a clown. He has been repeatedly analyzed by critics
as the perfect adversary for Batman; their long, dynamic relationship often
parallels the concept of yin and yang.
criminal whose characterization has varied. The original and currently dominant
image is of a highly intelligent psychopath with a warped, sadistic sense of humor, while other writers have
portrayed him as an eccentric prankster. Similarly, throughout the character's
long history, there have been several different origin tales; they most commonly depict him as
falling into a tank of chemical waste, which bleaches his skin white and
turns his hair green and his lips bright red, giving him the appearance of a clown. He has been repeatedly analyzed by critics
as the perfect adversary for Batman; their long, dynamic relationship often
parallels the concept of yin and yang.
Catwomen
Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman, is a fictional
character associated with DC Comics' Batman franchise and created by Bill
Finger and Bob Kane. Currently potrayed as an orphan who
learned to survive on Gotham City's streets, Selina took to thievery to
survive... but determined to do it in style, she learned martial arts and
trained extensively to perfect her skills in cat burglary. Her criminal
activities are often tempered by a reluctant altruism, making her an inconstant
villain and occasional ally to Batman. She regularly eludes capture by the Dark
Knight and maintains a complicated, adversarial relationship with Batman that
frequently turns flirtatious and occasionally, legitimately romantic. She's one
of Batman's best known loves. Her main crime is only thievery, as killing is
against her own moral code thus making her more of an anti-hero rather than true
villain and she currently only steals from gangsters and mobsters. She is one of
Batman's most trusted allies at the moment.
character associated with DC Comics' Batman franchise and created by Bill
Finger and Bob Kane. Currently potrayed as an orphan who
learned to survive on Gotham City's streets, Selina took to thievery to
survive... but determined to do it in style, she learned martial arts and
trained extensively to perfect her skills in cat burglary. Her criminal
activities are often tempered by a reluctant altruism, making her an inconstant
villain and occasional ally to Batman. She regularly eludes capture by the Dark
Knight and maintains a complicated, adversarial relationship with Batman that
frequently turns flirtatious and occasionally, legitimately romantic. She's one
of Batman's best known loves. Her main crime is only thievery, as killing is
against her own moral code thus making her more of an anti-hero rather than true
villain and she currently only steals from gangsters and mobsters. She is one of
Batman's most trusted allies at the moment.
Bane
He was born in the fictional Caribbean Republic of Santa Prisca, in a prison
called Peña Dura. His father Edmund Dorrance (better known as King
Snake) had been a revolutionary mercenary who had escaped Santa
Prisca's court system. The corrupt government, however, decreed that his young
son would serve out the man's life sentence, and thus Bane's childhood and early
adult life were spent in the amoral penitentiary environment.[2][4]
Though he was imprisoned, his natural abilities allowed him to develop
extraordinary skills within the prison's walls. He read as many books as he
could get his hands on, built up his body in the prison's gym, and learned to fight in the merciless school
of prison life. Because of the cultural and supposed geographical location of
Santa Prisca, Bane knew how to speak English, Spanish, Portuguese and Latin.
Despite his circumstances, he found teachers of various sorts during his
incarceration, ranging from hardened convicts to an elderly Jesuit priest, under whose tutelage he apparently
received a classical education. Bane murdered this priest
upon his return to Santa Prisca years later. He committed his first murder at
the age of eight, stabbing a criminal who wanted to use him to gain information
about the prison.[4] During
his years in prison, Bane carried a teddy bear he calls Osito, whom he
considered his only friend.[5] It is
revealed that Osito has a hole in his back to hold a knife that Bane used
against anyone who bullied him.[2][4]
Bane would be haunted, in his dreams, by a bat. He ultimately established
himself as the "king" of Peña Dura prison. The prison's controllers took note
and eventually forced him to become a test subject for a mysterious drug known
as Venom,[4] which
had killed all other subjects; the drug was administered by a doctor who bore a
passing resemblance to another Batman foe, Hugo Strange
called Peña Dura. His father Edmund Dorrance (better known as King
Snake) had been a revolutionary mercenary who had escaped Santa
Prisca's court system. The corrupt government, however, decreed that his young
son would serve out the man's life sentence, and thus Bane's childhood and early
adult life were spent in the amoral penitentiary environment.[2][4]
Though he was imprisoned, his natural abilities allowed him to develop
extraordinary skills within the prison's walls. He read as many books as he
could get his hands on, built up his body in the prison's gym, and learned to fight in the merciless school
of prison life. Because of the cultural and supposed geographical location of
Santa Prisca, Bane knew how to speak English, Spanish, Portuguese and Latin.
Despite his circumstances, he found teachers of various sorts during his
incarceration, ranging from hardened convicts to an elderly Jesuit priest, under whose tutelage he apparently
received a classical education. Bane murdered this priest
upon his return to Santa Prisca years later. He committed his first murder at
the age of eight, stabbing a criminal who wanted to use him to gain information
about the prison.[4] During
his years in prison, Bane carried a teddy bear he calls Osito, whom he
considered his only friend.[5] It is
revealed that Osito has a hole in his back to hold a knife that Bane used
against anyone who bullied him.[2][4]
Bane would be haunted, in his dreams, by a bat. He ultimately established
himself as the "king" of Peña Dura prison. The prison's controllers took note
and eventually forced him to become a test subject for a mysterious drug known
as Venom,[4] which
had killed all other subjects; the drug was administered by a doctor who bore a
passing resemblance to another Batman foe, Hugo Strange
Penguin
Born Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot, the Penguin was teased very much in
his childhood due to his short stature, obesity, and bird-like nose. These
traits made him an outcast in his rich, debutante family. Their rejection drove
him to become evil. These are contrasted against the more aggressive and
specific wealth gathering origins of the Batman graphic novel Batman: Penguin Triumphant, which
specifically states that Oswald Cobblepot neither is nor ever was insane and
merely used his astute mind and scientific skills in developing weapons to
intimidate and control others, and the largely attributed Earth-One incarnation
origin of the Penguin in Batman #287 (1977).
his childhood due to his short stature, obesity, and bird-like nose. These
traits made him an outcast in his rich, debutante family. Their rejection drove
him to become evil. These are contrasted against the more aggressive and
specific wealth gathering origins of the Batman graphic novel Batman: Penguin Triumphant, which
specifically states that Oswald Cobblepot neither is nor ever was insane and
merely used his astute mind and scientific skills in developing weapons to
intimidate and control others, and the largely attributed Earth-One incarnation
origin of the Penguin in Batman #287 (1977).
Scarecrow
The Scarecrow is an insane ex-psychiatrist who uses a variety of drugs and
psychological tactics to use the fears and phobias of his adversaries. He does
not commit his crimes for wealth, but rather as a form of "research" to further
study the effects of fear on humans (later, he does it to satisfy his own
psychopathic desires), making the innocent citizens of Gotham his unwilling
guinea pigs
psychological tactics to use the fears and phobias of his adversaries. He does
not commit his crimes for wealth, but rather as a form of "research" to further
study the effects of fear on humans (later, he does it to satisfy his own
psychopathic desires), making the innocent citizens of Gotham his unwilling
guinea pigs
The Riddler
Known for his purple domino mask and green question mark-covered costume, either
as a skintight cat suit or a business suit and bowler hat and his special
question mark shaped cane, the Riddler is obsessed with riddles, puzzles, and
word games. He delights in forewarning police and Batman of his capers by
sending them complex clues.
as a skintight cat suit or a business suit and bowler hat and his special
question mark shaped cane, the Riddler is obsessed with riddles, puzzles, and
word games. He delights in forewarning police and Batman of his capers by
sending them complex clues.
Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy is an enemy of Batman. She is depicted as one of the world's
most prominent eco-terrorists. She is obsessed with plants, botany, and
environmentalism. She uses toxins from plants and her own bloodstream for her
criminal activities, which are usually aimed at protecting the natural
environment. She creates love potions that ensnare Batman, Superman, and other strong-willed individuals.
Fellow villain Harley Quinn is her recurring partner-in-crime
and possibly her only human friend
most prominent eco-terrorists. She is obsessed with plants, botany, and
environmentalism. She uses toxins from plants and her own bloodstream for her
criminal activities, which are usually aimed at protecting the natural
environment. She creates love potions that ensnare Batman, Superman, and other strong-willed individuals.
Fellow villain Harley Quinn is her recurring partner-in-crime
and possibly her only human friend
Mr. Freeze
Dr. Victor Fries (Fries is pronounced "freeze") was an
accomplished scientist until a fateful accident occurred in his research lab. A
brilliant cryogenicist whose beloved wife Nora was stricken with a fatal
degenerative disease, he placed her in suspended animation while searching for a
way to cure her. But the corporation that funded his research--and Nora's
life--pulled the plug, triggering an accident that transformed Fries' body into
a cold-blooded form that must always be kept at sub-zero temperatures; at normal
room temperature he will die. Wielding a number of freezing weapons, he wears a
protective cryogenic suit in his quest to somehow restore his wife to full
health and avenge her fate--which he partly holds Batman responsible for.
accomplished scientist until a fateful accident occurred in his research lab. A
brilliant cryogenicist whose beloved wife Nora was stricken with a fatal
degenerative disease, he placed her in suspended animation while searching for a
way to cure her. But the corporation that funded his research--and Nora's
life--pulled the plug, triggering an accident that transformed Fries' body into
a cold-blooded form that must always be kept at sub-zero temperatures; at normal
room temperature he will die. Wielding a number of freezing weapons, he wears a
protective cryogenic suit in his quest to somehow restore his wife to full
health and avenge her fate--which he partly holds Batman responsible for.
2 Face
Harvey Dent was Gotham City's heroic and kind-hearted
district-attorney and one of Batman's strongest allies until Sal
"Boss" Maroni threw acid in his face, hideously scarring him. It
also fractured his mental state, causing him to become Two-Face, a schizoid
criminal-mastermind obsessed with the number two. His former good luck charm, a
"two-headed" silver dollar, was damaged on one side during the attack that
ruined half his face, and Dent has seized on it as a reflection of his
half-scarred visage. He flips it to decide the fates of his victims. Despite
Batman's efforts to reform his former ally, Dent is consumed by his fixation on
chance and his crimes are designed to prove out his diametric philosophy.
district-attorney and one of Batman's strongest allies until Sal
"Boss" Maroni threw acid in his face, hideously scarring him. It
also fractured his mental state, causing him to become Two-Face, a schizoid
criminal-mastermind obsessed with the number two. His former good luck charm, a
"two-headed" silver dollar, was damaged on one side during the attack that
ruined half his face, and Dent has seized on it as a reflection of his
half-scarred visage. He flips it to decide the fates of his victims. Despite
Batman's efforts to reform his former ally, Dent is consumed by his fixation on
chance and his crimes are designed to prove out his diametric philosophy.
King Tut
The comic book version of King Tut is shown to be Victor Goodman, a criminal
Egyptologist who targets and murders wealthy citizens, and leaves
Egyptian-themed riddles, similar to the Riddle of the Sphinx. Batman
teams up with the Riddler, who does not appreciate his modus
operandi being stolen, and agrees to help to stop Goodman. His alter-ego is an
homage to actor Victor Buono
Egyptologist who targets and murders wealthy citizens, and leaves
Egyptian-themed riddles, similar to the Riddle of the Sphinx. Batman
teams up with the Riddler, who does not appreciate his modus
operandi being stolen, and agrees to help to stop Goodman. His alter-ego is an
homage to actor Victor Buono
Mad Hatter
The Mad Hatter is referenced in Batman: Arkham Asylum, in which his bio
can be unlocked by scanning a tea set in the Botanical gardens, which is also
the answer to the riddle: "What time is Tea time in Wonderland?"
can be unlocked by scanning a tea set in the Botanical gardens, which is also
the answer to the riddle: "What time is Tea time in Wonderland?"
Egg Head
Egghead was a villain created for the 1960s
Batman television series. The character was identifiable by his
pale bald head and white and yellow suit. He believed himself to be "the world's
smartest criminal," and his crimes would usually have an egg-motif to them as
well as including egg puns in his speech where appropriate such as "egg-zactly"
and "egg-cellent." Additionally, he would use a wide assortment of egg-shaped
weapons, such as laughing gas eggs and tear gas eggs (laid by chickens on a diet
of onions). In the comic books, Egghead was eventually deemed insane and
sentenced to Arkham Asylum. The asylum's new administrator
decided to see what made Batman tick by exposing him to Egghead and a number of
liberated inmates, an incident which led to question of his own sanity in the
process.
pale bald head and white and yellow suit. He believed himself to be "the world's
smartest criminal," and his crimes would usually have an egg-motif to them as
well as including egg puns in his speech where appropriate such as "egg-zactly"
and "egg-cellent." Additionally, he would use a wide assortment of egg-shaped
weapons, such as laughing gas eggs and tear gas eggs (laid by chickens on a diet
of onions). In the comic books, Egghead was eventually deemed insane and
sentenced to Arkham Asylum. The asylum's new administrator
decided to see what made Batman tick by exposing him to Egghead and a number of
liberated inmates, an incident which led to question of his own sanity in the
process.
Harley Quinn
Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, also known as Harley Quinn,
first appeared in the Batman: The Animated Series episode "Jokers
Favor" (episode #022, original air date: September 11, 1992) where she served as
a humorous female sidekick to the Joker. In her first appearances she was
depicted as a character completely devoted to the Joker, totally oblivious to
his psychotic nature and his obvious lack of affection for her - a
characterization that has remained more or less consistent throughout her
subsequent appearances. Her name is a play on the word 'harlequin'.
first appeared in the Batman: The Animated Series episode "Jokers
Favor" (episode #022, original air date: September 11, 1992) where she served as
a humorous female sidekick to the Joker. In her first appearances she was
depicted as a character completely devoted to the Joker, totally oblivious to
his psychotic nature and his obvious lack of affection for her - a
characterization that has remained more or less consistent throughout her
subsequent appearances. Her name is a play on the word 'harlequin'.
ManHunter
Frustrated by the constant failure of the legal system to deal with meta-human
villains, Kate Spencer decides to take a more direct route to deal with those
the law has been unable to deal with. Kate Spencer was a federal prosecutor who
grew increasingly tired of seeing guilty criminals evade punishment. Copperhead, a criminal on trial for multiple
murders and cannibalism, avoids a death sentence and escapes from custody after
killing two guards. Angry, Kate stole equipment from an evidence room and killed
Copperhead. Calling herself Manhunter, Kate blackmailed a former weapons
manufacturer for numerous villains named Dylan Battles — who was in the Witness Protection
Program — into building, maintaining, and upgrading her armor, weapons, and
gadgets.
villains, Kate Spencer decides to take a more direct route to deal with those
the law has been unable to deal with. Kate Spencer was a federal prosecutor who
grew increasingly tired of seeing guilty criminals evade punishment. Copperhead, a criminal on trial for multiple
murders and cannibalism, avoids a death sentence and escapes from custody after
killing two guards. Angry, Kate stole equipment from an evidence room and killed
Copperhead. Calling herself Manhunter, Kate blackmailed a former weapons
manufacturer for numerous villains named Dylan Battles — who was in the Witness Protection
Program — into building, maintaining, and upgrading her armor, weapons, and
gadgets.
Clay Face
Basil Karlo, The original Clayface, was an actor who was driven
mad when he heard of a re-make of the classic horror film he had starred in, The
Terror. Adopting the persona of the film's villain "Clayface", he became a
serial killer targeting the cast and crew. He was eventually stopped by Batman
and Robin. Later, Karlo would be imbued with the powers of Clayfaces Preston
Payne and Sondra Fuller. Additionally, his body sports crystals similar to
quartz that endow him with greater powers.
mad when he heard of a re-make of the classic horror film he had starred in, The
Terror. Adopting the persona of the film's villain "Clayface", he became a
serial killer targeting the cast and crew. He was eventually stopped by Batman
and Robin. Later, Karlo would be imbued with the powers of Clayfaces Preston
Payne and Sondra Fuller. Additionally, his body sports crystals similar to
quartz that endow him with greater powers.
Jason Blood
Jason Blood, a knight in the service of King Arthur, betrayed Camelot for his
love, Morgaine Le Faye. Morgaine killed him, but Merlin thought that was a punishment too
merciful, and bound him to a creature of the Pit: Etrigan
love, Morgaine Le Faye. Morgaine killed him, but Merlin thought that was a punishment too
merciful, and bound him to a creature of the Pit: Etrigan
Killer Croc
Killer Croc is an enemy of Batman with incredible super-strength and a crocodile-like appearance. This mutation was originally a birth defect, although he becomes more reptilian over time due to genetic experimentation. Despite his brutal savagery and heightened reflexes, his animalistic mentality results in lower intelligence. He has been a member of the Secret Society of Super-Villains and spends most of his time imprisoned in Arkham Asylum. Killer Croc was created by Gerry Conway and Gene Colan, first appearing in Batman #357. (1983)
Man Bat
Man-Bat is a man-sized bat and an adversary of Batman. He was a scientist named Robert
Langstrom who was specialized in the study of bats and created a formula
that transformed him into his monstrous bat-like form. On some occasions,
Langstrom takes the serum and retains enough intelligence to work for the forces
of good
Langstrom who was specialized in the study of bats and created a formula
that transformed him into his monstrous bat-like form. On some occasions,
Langstrom takes the serum and retains enough intelligence to work for the forces
of good
Red Hood
Red Hood is the name of several characters
usually associated with the Batman mythos as villains. It was the original alias of the Joker, before the accident that drove him
insane. Prior to his transformation he had been committing robberies in this
disguise until Batman caught him at the Ace
Chemical Processing Plant and accidentally pushed him into a vat
of chemicals. Many years later Jason Todd, formerly a Robin who had been killed by the Joker, took the
name following his resurrection. He developed it into an anti-hero
persona which he used to murder criminals indiscriminately. The actual hood
itself is not really a hood, but a high-tech helmet with a computer
inside.
usually associated with the Batman mythos as villains. It was the original alias of the Joker, before the accident that drove him
insane. Prior to his transformation he had been committing robberies in this
disguise until Batman caught him at the Ace
Chemical Processing Plant and accidentally pushed him into a vat
of chemicals. Many years later Jason Todd, formerly a Robin who had been killed by the Joker, took the
name following his resurrection. He developed it into an anti-hero
persona which he used to murder criminals indiscriminately. The actual hood
itself is not really a hood, but a high-tech helmet with a computer
inside.
Simon Dark
Simon Dark is a mysterious new vigilante operating out of Gotham
City. He seems to have been created from a number of dead bodies
and, as such, has no memory of his past. He exhibits some super-human abilities
such as enhanced speed and agility, as well as extraordinary strength. He also
states that he remembers everything he reads, which implies he may have a
photographic memory. Dark claims he doesn't know where he came from, nor how he
came to inhabit Gotham City, but remembers he was smaller then and has grown
since; however, his "straps have not". Forensics performed on him have said he
must be around eighteen years old. He seems to be the interest of some kind of
secret order, who also appear to have similar "straps" to his.
City. He seems to have been created from a number of dead bodies
and, as such, has no memory of his past. He exhibits some super-human abilities
such as enhanced speed and agility, as well as extraordinary strength. He also
states that he remembers everything he reads, which implies he may have a
photographic memory. Dark claims he doesn't know where he came from, nor how he
came to inhabit Gotham City, but remembers he was smaller then and has grown
since; however, his "straps have not". Forensics performed on him have said he
must be around eighteen years old. He seems to be the interest of some kind of
secret order, who also appear to have similar "straps" to his.
Ra's al Ghul's Daughter (Talia al Ghul / Miranda Tate)
A member of the Wayne Enterprises executive board who encourages a
still-grieving Bruce Wayne to rejoin with society and continue his father's
philanthropic works. Cotillard denied speculation that she would be playing a dual role as Miranda
and Talia al Ghul, stating that her character is a completely original
creation, though the final cut of the film revealed this to be misdirection. Tate was
described as providing Bruce with a much-needed sense of hope at the behest of
Alfred and Lucius Fox
still-grieving Bruce Wayne to rejoin with society and continue his father's
philanthropic works. Cotillard denied speculation that she would be playing a dual role as Miranda
and Talia al Ghul, stating that her character is a completely original
creation, though the final cut of the film revealed this to be misdirection. Tate was
described as providing Bruce with a much-needed sense of hope at the behest of
Alfred and Lucius Fox
Ra's al Ghul
Ra's al Ghul, sometimes written Rā's al Ghūl, is a DC Comics
supervillain and an enemy of Batman. His name is Arabic for "the ghoul's head"
(the Demon's Head, see Algol). Created by writer Dennis O'Neil and artist Neal
Adams, he was introduced in Batman #232's "Daughter of the Demon" (June 1971).
He has also come into conflict with Superman and other DC Comics superheroes.
Little is known of the early years of the nearly immortal Ra's, but it is
accepted that he has lived for many centuries due to the Lazarus Pits'
mysterious brews that restore his youth. A brilliant master of strategy and
organization, Ra's al Ghul's goal is to save the Earth from ecological
devastation by destroying most of its population. He recognizes Batman as both a
worthy foe and a possible ally--except that Batman cannot accept his dystopian
worldview. Batman also shares a love-hate relationship with Ra's daughter, the
beautiful Talia. Ra's also commands a legion of followers
dedicated to bringing his version of an earthly paradise to fruition.
supervillain and an enemy of Batman. His name is Arabic for "the ghoul's head"
(the Demon's Head, see Algol). Created by writer Dennis O'Neil and artist Neal
Adams, he was introduced in Batman #232's "Daughter of the Demon" (June 1971).
He has also come into conflict with Superman and other DC Comics superheroes.
Little is known of the early years of the nearly immortal Ra's, but it is
accepted that he has lived for many centuries due to the Lazarus Pits'
mysterious brews that restore his youth. A brilliant master of strategy and
organization, Ra's al Ghul's goal is to save the Earth from ecological
devastation by destroying most of its population. He recognizes Batman as both a
worthy foe and a possible ally--except that Batman cannot accept his dystopian
worldview. Batman also shares a love-hate relationship with Ra's daughter, the
beautiful Talia. Ra's also commands a legion of followers
dedicated to bringing his version of an earthly paradise to fruition.
The Question
When Vic Sage, a television investigative journalist, encountered stories
he couldn't investigate by normal, legal means, he donned a special mask (kept
in his belt buckle) that made it appear that he had no face. As the Question,
Sage investigated corruption in the face of all danger, leaving a blank "calling
card," which, when touched, emitted a smoky question mark.
he couldn't investigate by normal, legal means, he donned a special mask (kept
in his belt buckle) that made it appear that he had no face. As the Question,
Sage investigated corruption in the face of all danger, leaving a blank "calling
card," which, when touched, emitted a smoky question mark.
Max Shreck
A powerful, ruthless business mogul who serves as Selina Kyle's boss and the
Penguin's ally. He seeks to build a power plant in order to bring Gotham to its
knees.
Penguin's ally. He seeks to build a power plant in order to bring Gotham to its
knees.