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 55.7% of the time over Joker.
Across all battles:
Hannibal Lecter win rate: 58.7%
Joker win rate: 54.8%
Fan FAQs
Who's the #1 contender on GoatWars in this league?
Darth Vader holds the title of the #1 contender in the Greatest Villains of All Time league. Check out the full GOAT List to see where others rank!
Who is winning in the Greatest Villains of All Time league, Joker or Hannibal Lecter?
Currently, Hannibal Lecter is slightly ahead. His methodical, eerie charm might be swaying voters who prefer a more cerebral kind of evil compared to Joker's raw, unpredictable nature.
Why is this matchup between Joker and Hannibal Lecter so tight?
Joker and Hannibal Lecter each have huge, passionate fan bases that appreciate different aspects of villainy, from chaotic humor to cold, calculated terror. Fans are split because both characters bring such unique flavors to the table of evil!