With the announcement of the title of the third movie in Christopher Nolan’s Batman franchise, The Dark Knight Rises, there has been speculation of which villain from Batman’s rogues gallery will be featured in the movie.
According to an interview with Hero Complex, Nolan said that the Riddler will not be in the movie. He did say the movie will be introducing new characters, as well as old characters. While Batman’s rogues gallery is extensive, in each Batman film, the villain is usually someone who can drive the story of the movie and push the Dark Knight.
While there is a wait to see which of the Caped Crusader’s villains will be featured in The Dark Knight Rises, here are several guesses of which bad guys could be appearing along side Batman.
Hush
Introduced in Jeph Loeb and Jim Miller’s “Hush” story arc, Hush is a character who was originally a childhood friend of Bruce Wayne’s by the name of Tommy Elliot. Elliot would grow up to resent him and bring many of Batman‘s enemies together in a plot to destroy the Dark Knight.
Holiday
A serial killer introduced in Loeb and Tim Sale’s Batman The Long Halloween. Holiday would kill a person each month. He was also a character who was closely involved with the Maroni crime family, who has been featured in the Nolan Batman films.
Calendar Man
A criminal who commits crimes in conjunction to the day they are committed, Calendar Man is one of Batman’s oldest foes, yet is not as well known as the Joker or the Penguin.
The Ventriloquist/Scarface
Anrold Wesler is a man with multiple personality syndrome, using a dummy to express his darker side. While Ventriloquist may seem unusual for Nolan’s style of film at first, the idea of a dummy as a mob boss could work as Nolan has used Gotham’s different crime families in his films. Wesker’s disorder could also work in Nolan’s film.
Catwoman is perhaps the front runner of possible villains appearing in the film, with actresses like Angelina Jolie rumored to play the part. Julie Newman, who played Catwoman in the 1960’s Batman movie was quoted as saying that Jolie would own the role. Regardless, Catwoman is not necessarily a homicidal maniac, but having her in the film could not only give Bruce Wayne a romantic interest, but also give Batman an ally.
Maxie Zeus
Like Wayne, Zeus is a wealthy businessman, yet he also has a god complex. With Zeus in the film, there is a chance to put some beautiful artwork and set design, influenced by Greek lore.
Black Mask is one of Gotham City’s most notorious crime bosses and has risen in the ranks to become one of Batman’s most feared enemies. Black Mask was also an enemy to Catwoman. This could reinforce the idea of an alliance by Catwoman and Batman.
Bane
Although Bane’s only appearance in the movies was in Batman and Robin, he was one of the Dark Knight’s most formidable enemies. In their initial encounter, Bane broke Bruce Wayne’s back and sidelined the Caped Crusader for a lengthy period of time. Bane has also great physical strength, with or without the use of Venom. One of the misconceptions of Batman and Robin is that Bane is a just a lackey henchmen, when in fact, he is quite intelligent and articulate.
Talia Al Ghul
One of Bruce Wayne’s loves, Talia Al Ghul has yet to make any kind of movie appearance. Her father was killed in the first film and having her come for revenge in the third film could make the movie full circle, or maybe she will act as a romantic interest. She is quite skilled in fighting and also has the resources of her father’s League of Assassins.
Scarecrow and Ras Al Ghul
While these two villains were in the first film, who says they can not be brought back. As of The Dark Knight, Dr. Jonathon Crane is still alive and still has his Scarecrow mask and equipment. As for Ras Al Ghul, the Nolan decided to keep the Lazarus Pit out of the movie, but he may bring it back to explain Al Ghul’s resurrection.
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