Ah, I was hoping we'd have a thread like this.
5. The Penguin:Penguin's just a funny guy, and in my opinion, cleverly designed. Who doesn't like his penguin-like appearance, his trick umbrellas, his numerous avian-themed traps and, of course, his infamous laugh? I'm also a sucker for top hats and penguins in general, so that's a plus.
4. Black Mask:This guy is, arguably, Batman's most potent and deadly foe, next to Bane and the Joker. A ruthless and powerful criminal mastermind, he rules Gotham's seedy underbelly with an iron fist in most of his appearances...and in a city where crime is so prevailent, that's got to be a hefty asset. Really, though, one of the reasons I like him so much is his iconic face, disfigured to resemble a black skull. He's one intimidating bastard, alright.
3. Scarecrow:Batman uses fear as his greatest power, right? So it only stands to reason that he should have a foe who also uses the power of fear. And while ol' Batsy does it just to intimidate criminals and thugs, Scarecrow delivers it wholesale. Okay, he's not a physically imposing character, but when he can cripple his enemies and leave them like gibbering wrecks, who needs muscles? This guy proves that the ability to shatter the mind can easily triumoh over physical pain.
2. The Riddler:Riddler, in my opinion, is an interesting character. While most bad guys would try not to leave any clues that could help solve their crime, Riddler is psychologically inclined to do so anyway. Like I said about Scarecrow, Riddler doesn't need to be physically strong if he can defeat his foes in a battle of wits. Plus his real name (Edward Nygma) is awesome.
1. The Joker:C'mon, he has to be here, right? Joker's great beause he's the antithesis of Batman: Batman represents tragedy, he represents comedy; order and disorder; right and wrong. Batman is stone cold serious and dark, yet still a hero; Joker is wickedly comedic, yet irrevocably evil. Heath Ledger's outstanding portrayal of the Clown Prince of Crime only adds to his greatness as a character, so he wins my award for number one supervillain.
Alright, I know they're all Batman villains. Can I help it if I think they're awesome?