The Riddler: An Indelible Villain
The Riddler just can’t help himself. Intent on showing off his intellectual superiority, he leaves riddles behind that once decoded, spell out the details of his criminal schemes.
Lorenzo Semple Jr.
Mr. Freeze: Cold as Ice
If you’re the kind of person who always wants the air conditioning colder, you will enjoy hanging out with the charismatic Batman villain Mr. Freeze!
This criminal mastermind requires sub-zero temperatures to survive as a result of a gruesome industrial accident, for which he blames Batman.
“I wonder if Batman will welcome the air conditioning… Wild!”
Cesar Romero’s Joker
Cesar Romero’s portrayal of The Joker as Batman’s greatest enemy was memorable to say the least.
Known for his sharp wit and malevolent laugh, The Joker was constantly escaping Arkham Asylum and a relentless threat to Gotham City.
“Have you heard this one? It’ll *kill* you, Batman!”
Burgess Meredith’s Penguin
If there is one villain that is notorious in the Batman television series [and 1963 film], it’s The Penguin played by Burgess Meredith.
The Penguin was a master at keeping his motives a secret, and disguising criminal intentions through false enterprise.
“How was I to know they’d have a can of shark-repellent Batspray handy?”
Yvonne Craig’s Batgirl
Yvonne Craig created Batgirl, a pioneering female superhero in the 1960s Batman television series. Gifted with a genius-level IQ and impressive martial arts skills in civilian life, Batgirl was Barbara Gordon, daughter of Police Commissioner Gordon.
