8 Most Villainous Things Batman Did In DC Movies

Batman is one of the most iconic superheroes in the world, known for his bravery and justice. However, there have been several instances in which he has crossed a line and done something that could be considered villainous. Here are 8 examples:

• 1. Made Two-Face Fall To His Death

  In Joel Schumacher's Batman Forever (1995), Batman makes a morally questionable decision when he throws Two-Face to his death after throwing identical replicas into the air over a dangerous fall. This act is calculated and underhanded, making it seem as villainous as it does.

• 2. Strapped A Live Bomb To A Henchman

  In Tim Burton's Batman Returns (1992), Batman encounters a large thug and instead of physically overpowering him, he sticks him with a large explosive device and throws him into a hole. This act is incredibly brutal and twisted, making it seem even more villainous than it already would have been.

• 3. Hacked All Of Gotham's Phones

  In Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight (2008), Batman uses experimental technology to turn all of Gotham's phones into surveillance devices in order to quickly locate the Joker. Although the choice was made for the right reasons, it invaded the civil liberties of countless innocent citizens and is a clear example of Batman abusing his power.

• 4. Deliberately Branded His Victims

  In Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Bruce Wayne brands his victims with a unique device, making it a startling introduction to the DC Extended Universe's version of the character. While not the worst thing Batman has ever done in movies, this act is certainly one of the most extreme.

• 5. Killed Superman

  In Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Batman takes a villainous stance when he explains why he intends to kill Superman. He quotes Dick Cheney, insisting that "if there's even a 1% chance he could be our enemy, we have to take it as an absolute certainty". This is the closest Batman has ever come in his movie history to being an outright villain.

• 6. Invaded Gotham's Privacy

  In Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight (2008), Batman briefly insists that the ends justify the means before invading Gotham's privacy by turning all of its phones into surveillance devices. Although the choice was made for the right reasons, it is a clear example of Batman abusing his power.

• 7. Created A Contingency Plan For Two-Face

  In Joel Schumacher's Batman Forever (1995), Batman creates a contingency plan to deal with Two-Face, who has been obsessively flipping a coin to dictate his decisions. This act of premeditation and calculation makes it seem as villainous as it does.

• 8. Stuck A Large Explosive Device To A Henchman

  In Tim Burton's Batman Returns (1992), Batman sticks a large explosive device to a henchman, making it one of the most brutal and twisted moments in his movie history.