Most Overrated Batman Villian

[Telfie]

That's an entirely different point you're making then. Nobody said he's as great as Joker or Ra's. Though, what has Ra's done that's as great as the Joker?

Two Face killed Carmine Falcone, Jason Todd's dad, was Batman and Jim Gordon's friend etc. He's hardly overrated. Two Face also has a great psychology to him.

Not really, the point of the thread is who do you think is the most overrated Batman villain. I see Two-Face as being overrated, but that doesn't mean I think he's a poor villain or not deserving of praise.
I'm not trying to say that Ra's has done anything that's as great as the Joker, but I am saying that these two are on a different level than all the others, including Two-Face who is only slightly behind them anyway.

Joker can't be touched in his number one spot, I think that's agreed in general, we know that. But Ra's has in the past proved to be a massive threat to Batman and the world in general. The numerous times he's tried taking over the world, kidnapping Robin, hitching Batman up with his daughter as well as being a threat to the Justice League.
Take nothing away from Two-Face, he's great, but behind these two.

 

[BubbaGump]

I suppose Two-Face is a bit overrated, but I think why people like him so much is--I don't know how to explain it. He just looks great as #2 in Batman's rogues gallery (after Joker). I think that's how it's listed in The Complete Guide to The Dark Knight or something.

 

[Spidey-Bat]

The Riddler. Has he ever done anything significant? Don't tell me Hush because that story arch sucked.

 

[The Joker]

The Riddler. Has he ever done anything significant? Don't tell me Hush because that story arch sucked.

Whether you think Hush sucked or not is irrelevant. Fact is that he did do something significant.

 

[Darkest Knight]

I went with Mr. Freeze.

 

[Robin91939]

Ivy.

-R

 

[CFE]

Overrated is probably Joker. He's most worthy of being Batman's arch-nemesis, but his presence overshadows other villians that, with the proper creative team behind them, could be just as great a foil for the Dark Knight. I mean, I get it. He IS Batman's most formidable foe, but I'd like to see DC go a year without him in the books just so other rogues could be given a chance to shine.

Most Underrated villian is the Penguin. There's just something about that character that charms me. I wish someone would pull a "Riddler-HUSH" with Cobblepot and make him a major player.

CFE

 

[larryfilmmaker]

as a character on his own his perception among fans is overblown. I guess that's part of being an icon though.

see: Batman, Superman, Cyclops, and Wolverine for prime examples

 

[CConn]

Overrated is probably Joker. He's most worthy of being Batman's arch-nemesis, but his presence overshadows other villians that, with the proper creative team behind them, could be just as great a foil for the Dark Knight. I mean, I get it. He IS Batman's most formidable foe, but I'd like to see DC go a year without him in the books just so other rogues could be given a chance to shine.

I don't think it's as much that the Joker is Batman's must formidable foe, it's that he's the guy who's caused Batman the most pain and suffering.

 

[CFE]

I don't think it's as much that the Joker is Batman's must formidable foe, it's that he's the guy who's caused Batman the most pain and suffering.

Yeah, you have a point.

Joker's got staying power. After nearly 70 years, he'd have to have it.

CFE

 

[Spidey-Bat]

Whether you think Hush sucked or not is irrelevant. Fact is that he did do something significant.

He dug up Jason Todd's body. That's it. Pretty much every Batvillian has done 100x more than that. Even Ventriloquist & Scarface.

 

[Batmansince1939]

well i think bane is a little overated but he does not suck, I love the knightfall series!

i went for the Penguin

 

[OSM]

Bane.

 

[Batmansince1939]

Bane.

Why do you guys take away from Banes greatness?
He did break the Bats back?

 

[Darkest Knight]

Maybe he hasn't had a write who has maximized his potential.

 

[Golyadkin]

The Joker part two... oh I mean the Riddler.

Completely unoriginal.

 

[Batmansince1939]

So what? Other than that, what good is he?

well he has done more then that he was like the main bad guy for the whole Knightfall series

 

[The Riddler]

12 people have shown they are complete *****e bags.

 

[Batmansince1939]

12 people have shown they are complete *****e bags.

I agree i liked most of all the ridler comics

 

[Mladen]

I would have said Two-face, but I recently rewatched the Batman Animated Series and he's actually a really good character with an INTERESTING backstory and personal motivation for once.

Penguin shouldn't even count, since he's really just a novelty character... But if I had to pick: Bane. He's just some junkie in a wrestlers outfit with no real motivation. Lame.

 

[Sandman138]

The Riddler. Has he ever done anything significant? Don't tell me Hush because that story arch sucked.

He was able to manipulate Batman into slitting a baby's throat for a satanic ritual. That kicks the crap out of most of the rouges gallery in my opinion.