It’s no secret that The LEGO Batman Movie draws on the lengthy history of the Dark Knight and scrapes the bottom of the barrel as far as his villains. That in mind, we’ve picked out every Batman villain that appears in the film and outlined their history, no matter how brief, in the gallery below! Which of the obscure Batman villains below are your favorite? Sound off in the comments!
Will Arnett reprises his role of Batman from The LEGO Movie as the voice of the titular Dark Knight, alongside Michael Cera as Robin the boy wonder, Rosario Dawson as Batgirl, Ralph Fiennes as Alfred Pennyworth, Mariah Carey as Gotham’s mayor, and Zach Galifianakis as The Joker.
In the irreverent spirit of fun that made The LEGO Movie a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble – LEGO Batman – stars in his own big-screen adventure: The LEGO Batman Movie. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up.
Chris McKay directed The LEGO Batman Movie from a script by Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter creator Seth Grahame-Smith. Phil Lord and Chris Miller, who directed The LEGO Movie, produced the film along with Dan Lin.
LEGO Batman Villains GUIDE
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The Joker
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The Joker
The Joker first appeared in Batman #1 in 1940 and has gone on to become the Dark Knight's greatest foe. An unpredictable criminal mastermind, the Joker often commits crimes simply for the joy of doing them.
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Harley Quinn
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Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn made her debut not in the pages of DC comics but in the Batman: The Animated Series episode "Joker's Favor” in 1992. A psychiatrist that fell in love with The Joker, Quinn worked as his female counterpart and cohort for many years before wandering off to work as a villain in her own right.
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Riddler
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Riddler
First appearing in Detective Comics #140 in 1948, the character has an obsession with creating crimes around riddles and puzzles and is constantly obsessed with outwitting the Batman.
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Scarecrow
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Scarecrow
The Scarecrow made his debut in 1941's World's Finest #3 as a psychiatrist obsessed with fear who employes his “fear toxin” to make victims face their worst fears with a startling multiplier.
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Bane
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Bane
Bane first appeared in the comic Batman: Vengeance of Bane #1 leading into the famous comic storyline “Knightfall,” which saw the villain cripple the hero by breaking his back.
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Two Face
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Two Face
Two-Face made his comic book debut in Detective Comics #66 back in 1942, as attorney Harvey Dent he defended the law but as the scared and damaged villain, Two-Face has an obsession with the number 2 and maintains a balance in his decision making by flipping his trademark coin.
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Catwoman
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Catwoman
The on-again, off-again love interest for the hero first appeared in Batman #1 way back in 1940. The character started as a traditional burgler but over the years grew into a full blown crime lord and even anti-hero.
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The Penguin
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The Penguin
Penguin first appeared in Detective Comics #58 in 1941. The Penguin has deep pockets and an extensive reach, and he's able to completely destroy someone's life without even lifting a finger.
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Clayface
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Clayface
A former actor, Basil Karlo appeared in Detective Comics #40 in 1940 where he took on the villainous persona and later mutated into the morphing mud monster fans now know.
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Mr. Freeze
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Mr. Freeze
Though he first appeared in Batman #121 in 1959, Mr. Freeze has had a frequent changes to backstory that are all equally tragic as they blur the line between genius scientist and criminal madman.
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Killer Croc
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Killer Croc
First appearing in Batman #358 in 1983, Killer Croc was a normal young man that had a rare skin disorder giving him teeth, claws, and scales like a crocodile.
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Poison Ivy
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Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy made her debut in Batman #181 in 1966. The villain is notable for her ability to control and manipulate plants, but her ambitions as an Eco-terrorist make her unrivaled.
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Man Bat
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Man Bat
First appearing in Detective Comics #400 in 1970, Dr. Kirk Langstrom developed a serum to enhance people's hearing, but instead it turned him into a half-man, half-bat monstrosity.
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Captain Boomerang
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Captain Boomerang
Though this boomerang-themed villain is primarily a Flash villain, the character has had some (unsuccessful) interactions with Batman.
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Crazy Quilt
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Crazy Quilt
This oddball villain didn't even make his debut in a Batman comic, though would later become a foe for the Dark Knight. The character had his optic nerves attached to a special helmet that changed the way his eyes processed colors, driving him made, and forcing him into a life of crime with his tragic outfit.
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Eraser
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Eraser
Eraser's history as a villain stems from his inability to do well in school and became the criminal with an unfortunate pencil-themed outfit. Eraser made his debut in Batman #188 in 1966.
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Polka Dot Man
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Polka Dot Man
Polka Dot Man is capable of removing the dots from his costume into deadly weapons like buzz saws, flares, and portals. Polka Dot Man made his debut in Detective Comics #300 in 1962.
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Mime
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Mime
Mime's origin story as the silent criminal comes from her inability to cope with her father's occupation as a fireworks salesman. Yes.
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Tarantula
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Tarantula
The second villain to use this name, Catalina Flores first appeared in Nightwing #71 in 2002. She's a skilled combatant and assassin, having gone toe-to-toe with many heroes.
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King Tut
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King Tut
The villain first appeared in the 1960s Batman series starring Adam West, and appeared in comics over 40 years later. The character was a professor of Egyptology who suffered from amnesia and thought of himself as the ancient pharoh.
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Orca
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Orca
After suffering a spinal cord injury, Grace Balin had it partially repaired with a Killer Whale's spinal cord, augmenting her physiology and turning her into the villain.
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Killer Moth
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Killer Moth
The dopey villain first appeared in Batman #63 in 1951, and billed himself as the anti-Batman, employing many of the same tactics as the hero but in a villainous capacity.
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March Hare
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March Hare
A villain with only one comic book appearance, Detective Comics #841 in 2008, the villain was a member of the Wonderland Gang with Tweedledum and Tweedledee.
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Zodiac Master
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Zodiac Master
A villain with weapons based around the twelve Zodiac symbols, the character first appeared in Detective Comics #323 in 1964.
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Gentleman Ghost
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Gentleman Ghost
A notorious Victorian criminal, the Gentleman Ghost first appeared in Flash Comics #88 in 1947 and has battled Green Lantern, Hawkman, and Batman.
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Clock King
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Clock King
First appearing in World's Finest #111 in 1960, the villain is (as you can tell) clock-themed. He would later adopt a more sophisticated appearance, but we would never forget a costume like that.
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Calendar Man
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Calendar Man
Though perhaps best known for his Hannibal Lecter-like appearance in Batman: The Long Halloween, Calendar man (obsessed with days, months, and seasons) first appeared in Detective Comics #259 in 1958 as yet another cooky criminal.
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Kite Man
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Kite Man
As you have no doubt surmissed, Kite-Man is a criminal with a big kite on his back. He first appeared in Batman #133 in 1960 and despite being largely a joke has even appeared in recent Batman comics. Hell Yeah.
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Catman
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Catman
The second character to use this moniker, Catman is an agile villain with a kinship to cats. The character would actually go on to become an anti-hero after his criminal years.
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Zebra Man
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Zebra Man
Don't let his name fool you, this villain's stripped appearance was the result of magnetic powers and not an explicit zebra-themed villain.
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Condiment King
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Condiment King
Another villain who first appeared in Batman: The Animated Series, he employes the use of condiments to commit crimes. He is often the punchline to a joke.
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Dr. Hugo Strange
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Dr. Hugo Strange
A brilliant but insane psychologist, Dr. Hugo Strange first appeared in Detective Comics #36 in 1940 and maintained an obsession with the Batman for decades.
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Mutant Leader
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Mutant Leader
This character previously only appeared in the pages of The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller where he lead the gang of mutants that have partially taken over the city. Batman beat him soundly despite being in his 60s.
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Doctor Phosphorus
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Doctor Phosphorus
Transformed by irradiated sand, the villain is capable of radiation and energy projection but has a dependence of being near radiation.
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Magpie
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Magpie
Though she first appeared in the pages of Superman comics, this villain earned her name from the bird that covets shiny objects. Though the version seen in The LEGO Batman Movie is inspired by the version of the character from the animated series The Batman.
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Red Hood
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Red Hood
The masked villain has had a long history, being part of a gang (and the original villainous motif of The Joker) but his dome-shaped helmet is what gives him his name.
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Kabuki Twins
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Kabuki Twins
Skilled martial artists, the Kabuki Twins have to date only previously appeared in the animated series The Batman and not in the pages of DC Comics.
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Egghead
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Egghead
First created for the Batman series starring Adam West in the series, this egg-themed villain was played by legendary horror icon Vincent Price and used the deadliest weapons imaginable... puns.
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Calculator
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Calculator
Though the villain would later reinvent himself as a sophisticated criminal, the Calculator original used his suit to study his fights with heroes ensuring he could beat them the second time around (provided there was a second time around).
