Batman's Greatest Villain Tournament (1960's t.v. series edition!) begins!
Cast your votes below in the West Regional match-ups!
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It's the Battle of the Riddlers! Frank Gorshin vs John Astin. Vote below!
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Frank Gorshin's Riddler appeared eight times in the show's first season and returned for a single episode in the show's third season following a length contract dispute. John Astin's Riddler, on the other hand, only appeared in a single episode in season 2.
- Riddler (Frank Gorshin)87.7%
- Riddler (John Astin)12.3%
81 votesFinal results
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Pick your weapon - music or time! Choose between Van Johnson's Minstrel or Walter Slezak's Clock King! Vote below...
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The Minstrel (Van Johnson) was an electronics genius with a lute. He was created for the series, but never appeared in the comic. Former med student Walter Slezak played the Clock King, uttering the immortal line: Some people kill time, but this time, time is going to kill you
- The Minstrel25%
- Clock King75%
64 votesFinal results
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David Wayne's Mad Hatter faces off against the double team of Rudy Vallee's Lord Marmaduke Ffog and Glynis John's Lady Penelope Peasoup. Vote below!
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Mad Hatter's (David Wayne) first appearance saw him exact revenge on the jury that convicted him by stealing their hats. Actor Rudy Vallée (Lord Marmaduke Ffog) was described as "an absolute churl" on set while his co-star Glynis John (Lady Penelope Peasoup) "was a dream".
- The Mad Hatter81.8%
- Lord Ffog/Lady Peasoup18.2%
66 votesFinal results
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The mysterious False Face (Malachi Throne) takes on the beautiful Minerva (Zsa Zsa Gabor). Vote below!
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False Face (Malachi throne) was credited as "?", leaving many to wonder whether Frank Sinatra had been behind the mask. The role of Minerva was originally intended for Mae West, while Zsa Zsa Gabor (who ultimately played the part) was slated to play Marsha Queen of Diamonds.
- False Face46.6%
- Minerva53.4%
88 votesFinal results
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Mad Hatter is more well known, but the Lord Ffog is the much better villain in the TV Show.
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