Batman: What Is An 'Anti-Batman' Villain (And Which Is Strongest?)
As Gotham's number one defender, Batman has had to take on a number of challenging foes, but perhaps none is more dangerous than an "Anti-Batman." From the deadly brainteasers of the Riddler to the utter chaos that is the Joker, Bruce Wayne's beloved city has had no short supply of villains ready to bend Gotham to their will. But among Batman's colorful rogues gallery exists a special type of antagonist: the Anti-Batman.
The Anti-Batman is a fandom term used in reference to villains who borrow some elements of Batman, whether it's in their costume, methods of operation, personal background or just general theme. While some villains like the Joker are seen as Batman's opposite, the Anti-Batman takes it a step further. Unlike most Batman baddies, Anti-Batmen serve as a mirror to Bruce Wayne and force him to confront dark truths about himself and his superhero career.
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Over the decades, there have been quite a number of villains that have tried to crib Batman's style. At first glance some may not jump out as obvious Anti-Batmen, but deep down all these villains are in some way a dark mirror of the Caped Crusader. But the question has to be asked: Among all of the Anti-Batmen, which one is the best?
Two names that come up when fans discuss Anti-Batman villains are Prometheus and the Wrath. They may not be A-List antagonists, but more so than most of the Dark Knight's rogues, they were practically destined to be inverses of Batman. Both have beginnings that twist Batman's tragic origin, with each of their parents being criminals who were gunned down by police. They both took personal vows to destroy the law in the same way that Batman has vowed to
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