Greatest Villains of All Time
Joker or Hannibal Lecter
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Why This Battle Matters
What happens when anarchy meets intellect in the ultimate villain showdown? The Joker, Gotham's King of Chaos, faces off against the sinister sophistication of Hannibal Lecter. Here, it's not just about which villain is more iconic, but which style of terror resonates more deeply with our darkest fascinations. Will fans champion the unpredictable menace of the Joker, or the cold, calculated terror of Lecter? This battle isn't just about who's the baddest; it's a reflection of what we find most chillingly compelling in our anti-heroes.
🔥 Fan Takes
How Fans Are Voting
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer Hannibal Lecter over Joker when it comes to the greatest Villains of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Hannibal Lecter 53.1% of the time over Joker.
Across all battles:
Hannibal Lecter win rate: 58.1%
Joker win rate: 56.0%
Fan FAQs
Who's the #1 contender on GoatWars in the Greatest Villains of All Time league?
Currently, Darth Vader holds the top spot on the leaderboards for the Greatest Villains of All Time. You can check out the full GOAT List to see how others stack up against his dark reign.
What makes Hannibal Lecter edge ahead of Joker in fan votes?
Fans are likely swaying towards Hannibal Lecter due to his eerie calmness and intellectual brutality, which makes him a uniquely terrifying villain. His sophisticated menace, combined with his distinct charm, seems to captivate a slightly larger audience than Joker's anarchistic approach.
Why is the matchup between Joker and Hannibal Lecter so close in the Greatest Villains of All Time league?
It's neck and neck because both Joker and Hannibal Lecter have such iconic statuses in villainy. Joker's chaotic style contrasts sharply with Lecter's cold, calculating demeanor, making this a battle of wildly different flavors of evil that fans are passionately split over.