Greatest Villains of All Time
Norman Bates or Thanos

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Why This Battle Matters

What happens when a titan from the cosmos clashes with the master of the mind game from a quaint motel? In the Villains of All Time league, Thanos and Norman Bates stand poles apart, not just in their realms but in their methods of mayhem. Thanos, with his grandiose scheme to balance the universe, brings a philosophical weight, while Norman's chilling intimacy in terror reflects a disturbingly familiar evil. The stakes? Redefining who tops the hierarchy of horror and havoc. As you decide, ask yourself: does true villainy lie in the scale of destruction, or in the depth of personal psychosis?

🔥 Fan Takes

Honestly, Bates is OG but Thanos? The guy's got infinity on his side. No contest.
Norman Bates has that creepy vibe but like, Thanos has a whole army. I mean, obvious much?
Thanos literally wiped out half the universe, so case closed?

How Fans Are Voting

In this battle:

Fans currently prefer Thanos over Norman Bates when it comes to the greatest Villains of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Thanos 64.5% of the time over Norman Bates.

Across all battles:

Thanos win rate: 55.1%

Norman Bates win rate: 37.4%

Fan FAQs

What makes Norman Bates so popular among the Greatest Villains of All Time?

Norman Bates brings that creepy, psychological terror that gets under your skin. Fans appreciate his complex character and the unsettling normalcy he portrays, making him a timeless figure in horror.

Why do fans love Thanos so much?

Fans dig Thanos for his philosophical depth and the epic scale of his ambition. He’s not just a villain; he’s a titan with a twisted sense of mercy and balance, which sparks a lot of debate and fascination.

Who is better in the Greatest Villains of All Time league, Thanos or Norman Bates?

In the current fan votes, Thanos is leading against Norman Bates. Fans seem to really vibe with Thanos’s grand plan and his complex morality which makes him a more compelling villain for many.