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Greatest Cartoon Villains of All Time - Joker (Batman: The Animated Series) or Mr. Burns (The Simpsons)

Pick Your Favorite

JOKER (BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES)

MR. BURNS (THE SIMPSONS)

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Why This Battle Matters

Who embodies true villainy better: a corporate titan with a penchant for greed, or a chaotic clown with a twist for anarchy? In this GoatWars showdown between Mr. Burns and the Joker, we're not just choosing a favorite character; we're defining what makes a villain truly memorable and impactful. Mr. Burns brings a cold, corporate malevolence, contrasting sharply with Joker’s colorful, unpredictable terror. The stakes? A chance to reframe which style of evil resonates more powerfully in our cultural memory. Choose wisely—does calculated evil or chaotic madness reign supreme in the annals of cartoon villainy?

Joker (Batman: The Animated Series) vs. Mr. Burns (The Simpsons)

🔥 Fan Takes

Honestly though, Burns pulls the whole evil boss thing perfectly.

lol joker all the way, mr. burns wishes he could be that dramatic 🤡

Mr. Burns is cool, but Joker's chaos? Iconic, unmatched.

How Fans Are Voting

In this battle:

Fans currently prefer Joker (Batman: The Animated Series) over Mr. Burns (The Simpsons) when it comes to the greatest Cartoon Villains of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Joker (Batman: The Animated Series) 60.0% of the time over Mr. Burns (The Simpsons).

Across all battles:

Joker (Batman: The Animated Series) win rate: 70.4%

Mr. Burns (The Simpsons) win rate: 62.3%

Fan FAQs

Who's the #1 contender on GoatWars in this league?

Joker from 'Batman: The Animated Series' holds the top spot in the Greatest Cartoon Villains of All Time league. You can check out his standing and others on the GOAT List.

What makes Mr. Burns a fan favorite?

Fans love Mr. Burns for his wickedly sharp wit and his classic catchphrase, 'Excellent.' His role as the perennial villain in Springfield has a nostalgic charm that resonates with those who've grown up watching 'The Simpsons'.

Why is Joker leading against Mr. Burns in the Greatest Cartoon Villains of All Time league?

Fans are really vibing with Joker's chaotic energy and his unpredictable nature from 'Batman: The Animated Series'. His iconic status in the cartoon world gives him a bit of an edge over Mr. Burns, who, while notoriously cunning, just doesn't bring the same level of thrill.