Nobody has better enemies than Batman. From icons like the Joker to compelling B-listers like the Scarecrow to cult favorites like Deadshot, he’s got a big enough rogues gallery to fill a dozen movies. But they’re not all winners. Every punch bowl has a turd or two, after all. (Not […]
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