With the reveal of even more photos and information from the set of Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix's untitled Joker movie, it seems like the ideal time to delve into more details about Batman's greatest foe.

The Joker may just be the greatest supervillain of all time. Although he has been misused, most of the time he's portrayed as the engaging sadistic sociopath that he's been since Batman #1 in 1940. Due to his iconic look, vicious sense of humor, and adoration of chaos, the Joker is usually a safe bet as a movie antagonist. Most of the time he's best used as a mysterious figure no one can quite understand, as in The Dark Knight.

The Joker isn't seen as one of the best villains of all time because he's incredibly strong, or even because he has a master intellect; he's such a formidable opponent because he has no rules and or moral limitations. Although he could almost definitely maneuver himself out of a fight with some of Batman's other foes, he just doesn't stack up to some of the characters found on this very list.

This list of Batman's supervillains that are stronger or weaker than the Joker takes into account every iteration of all these characters. It's therefore impossible to know for sure who would win in a battle of brawn or wits, but it's not outlandish to take an educated guess.

Without further ado, here are 10 Villains Way Stronger Than The Joker (And 10 So Much Weaker).

Stronger: Deathstroke

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There's a reason why it took Arrow's Oliver Queen so long to defeat Slade Wilson and make him an ally. It's because he is a genius tactician, an absolute master of martial arts and all sorts of weaponry, and he even has some healing abilities in certain comic storylines.

Wilson, AKA Deathstroke, has been a major antagonist for not only Green Arrow and Batman, but also the Teen Titans, and the Justice League.

Although the Joker has his own level of intellect, as well as insane personality, Deathstroke would take him down due to how brutal and persistently ruthless he can be. Deathstroke is a hunter at heart and would find a way to capture Joker in a particularly painful trap.

Weaker: Killer-Croc

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Like Bane, Killer Croc has practically every physical advantage over the Joker. Not only is he always portrayed as incredibly strong and vicious, but he also has the features and abilities of a crocodile. That means he has the teeth, the claws, and the ability to breathe underwater for extended periods of time.

One thing Killer Croc doesn't have is much in the way of a brain. He's seldom shown much cunning and therefore is usually a lackey for other characters, as seen in both in the television shows, the Suicide Squad movies, and the comics. The Joker would have a lot of fun finding a way to destroy Croc is the most creative way he could imagine. After all, Joker loves taking advantage over those he considers dumber than him.

 Stronger: Ra's al Ghul

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In some incarnations of Ra's al Ghul, particularly those in the comics and Batman: The Animated Series, "The Demon's Head" is literally immortal. Every time he got an injury, an illness, or just wanted to extend his youth, he'd enter the Lazurus Pit and continue to prosper. In Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins, where he was played by Liam Neeson, Ra's is an expert martial artist, skilled in many ancient ways of fighting.

He also has a massive organization behind him that bows to his every whim.

In the comics, Ra's has been able to learn an amount of knowledge worthy of a lifetime or three. For all these reasons and more, Joker just wouldn't stand a chance against him.

Weaker: Two-Face

In The Dark Knight, Christopher Nolan and his team of writers came up with an interesting take on Harvey Dent's transformation into Two-Face. In it, Two-Face was created by the monstrous games of the Joker. This decision could have taken them down a road where Two-Face exceeded the evil of the Joke, but that wouldn't be realistic.

In all the incarnations of Two-Face, he follows a very strict moral code: chance. This is why he bases his decisions on the flip of a coin. The Joker needs no coin. He has power over people who cling to schemes or even to chance because he is completely unpredictable. This gives him a massive step-up on a rival villain like Harvey Two-Face.

Stronger: Bane

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If you're purely basing Bane on his representation in Joel Schumacher's horrific Batman & Robin, there's no way that he'd stand a chance against the Joker. The Clown Prince of Crime would simply find a way to avoid Bane in a one-on-one battle in order to lure him into a fatal trap. Bane was far more complex in the comics, as well as in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises. Although he may not have been as intriguing of a villain as the Joker, he was almost certainly stronger and far more connected.

Bane has a genius intellect and is beyond physically powerful.

There's no way that the Joker would last long if Bane used his full physical and mental force against him.

Weaker: Scarecrow

Scarecrow has been presented in a few different ways since he first appeared in World's Finest Comics #3 in 1941. He was portrayed as an unhinged doctor in Batman: The Animated Series and Christopher Nolan's trilogy, a far more lethal psychopath in the Arkham Asylum video games, and even in Fox's Gotham.

Usually, he's one of Batman's most frightening villains, especially since he tends to use a fear toxin that makes people hallucinate their worst nightmares. This gives him a significant advantage over many villains and superheroes alike, but not the Joker. In the comics, Joker is impervious to toxins as his immune system built up protection against them once he had his accident. Without this upper hand, Scarecrow just isn't as insane and chaotic as Joker.

Stronger: Poison Ivy

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Similar to how Joker is immune to Scarecrow's toxins, Poison Ivy is impervious to Joker's famous laughing gas and acid spray. In fact, she's practically immune to everything. That's one of the best weapons she has at her disposal since it allows her to easily experiment with making toxins for use against her own enemies.

Ivy may not be able to harm the Joker with many of her concoctions, but in some comics, she's able to control plant-life.

She can even make plant-beings which can be used as her own personal bodyguards.

These supernatural powers would give her the edge in a battle with Joker, even though she's not nearly as downright unhinged as he is.

Weaker: Riddler

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When it comes to formulating a strategy, The Riddler may just be the most cunning of Batman's enemies. It's one of the reasons why he's so popular amongst DC fans. Even with Jim Carrey's unhinged Edward Nygma performance in Batman Forever, the character just doesn't rival the Joker.

Riddler is a schemer-- someone who delights in showing off his mental prowess in an assortment of sadistic mind games. Joker doesn't care about any of this. He's a wild card. He's someone that will break any and every rule to get what he wants. Though their physical abilities may be similar, if the two faced each other, the Joker would undoubtedly destroy the Riddler by any means necessary.

  Stronger: Catwoman

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Catwoman has undoubtedly been bested by the Joker in a couple storylines in the comics. The same can also be said the other way around. In fact, they are usually a good match for one another for various reasons. However, it's safe to presume that Catwoman would have a slight advantage over the Joker, even with her obvious disadvantage; her heart.

Catwoman is a trained ninja.

She dwells in the shadows and uses her acrobatic skills to be one of the most agile characters in the Batman stories. She also doesn't seem to have an issue disposing of the evil men that get in her way. Though the Joker would successfully play mind games with her, she would have the upper hand.

 Weaker: Deadshot

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How would the Joker possibly beat the man who is easily one of the greatest marksmen in all of comic book history? Well, he would find Deadshot's weakness and use it against him. And Deadshot's weakness isn't that hard to find. After all, it's the only thing that truly holds him back from being a downright horrible person. It's his daughter.

The Joker has no issues hurting the young and the innocent to get what he wants. This is something that Deadshot just won't do and everyone knows it. Sure, Joker would have a hard time against Deadshot's bullets without a suit like Batman's, but Joker plays far dirtier. Not only would he beat Deadshot, but he'd also find a way to make it last.

Stronger: Talia Al Ghul

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There will be fans who would argue that the Joker would beat Talia al Ghul in a battle, but they aren't considering just how well trained Talia is in the ways of The League of Assassins/Shadows. Talia is, without a doubt, Ra's al Ghul's protege. He taught his daughter absolutely everything he knows. Not only that, but the League knows just how valuable of an asset she is to them. They will also do anything she commands of them.

Talia is an all-out genius, as well as highly skilled in hand-to-hand combat and all manners of weapons, especially swords.

Joker may prove a match for her, but she'd soon beat him into submission.

Weaker: Man-Bat

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Dr. Kirk Langstrom was a zoologist specializing in chiropterology, who aimed to give humans the sonar ability that bats have. Much like in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Langstrom tested his sonar serum on himself. Although the serum gave him his desired sonar ability, it also turned him into a giant, monstrous human/bat hybrid: Man-Bat.

Whenever Langstrom, his wife, or anyone else takes the formula, they gain the ability to fly, manipulate sound, echolocate, and also have superhuman strength and particularly sharp claws. They also lose their intelligence and gain an uncontrollable aggression, which makes them particularly vulnerable to those who can lure them into a trap. For this reason, the Joker is absolutely stronger than this nightmarish creature.

  Stronger: Hush

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The thing about Hush is that he can hide almost anywhere he chooses to. He's willing to put himself through the most brutal of plastic surgeries to physically appear like anyone, even Bruce Wayne himself. This gives him the all-important element of surprise as well as enhances his skill of using other people's abilities against them. These qualities matched with his genius-level intellect, planning skills, and expert marksmanship allow him to have the edge over Batman and many of his most dangerous foes, including Joker.

Hush holds particularly strong grudges against those who cross him.

If Joker were one of those people, he'd have a nearly impossible time bringing down this psychotic masked-villain.

Weaker: Mad Hatter

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Jervis Tetch, AKA The Mad Hatter, may be an unnervingly creepy villain with skills in neuroscience and mind control, but a lot of the time he feels like he's a bit out of his element. The guy is certainly unhinged and boasts an utterly obsessive personality, but he's no Joker. In fact, he can't even compare with him physically.  Joker isn't known as being the strongest Batman villain, but he'd have no trouble subduing the scrawny Mad Hatter.

That's not to say that Mad Hatter isn't a formidable opponent. The way he controls people's minds is particularly wicked and effective, but he just doesn't have the edge that the Joker has. Now, if the two were able to combine their skill sets, they may just be one of the most powerful villains ever.

Stronger: Harley Quinn

Some fans may claim that there is no way that Harley would be able to beat the Joker permanently. However, in some comics, she's beaten him momentarily. This was due to her skills as a fighter and being able to take the Joker by surprise. What tends to hold Harley Quinn back is her unhealthy relationship with her abusive partner. The Joker has a sick hold over her that stops her from attacking out on hurt feelings she may be experiencing. This gives the Joker an advantage.

As soon as Harley breaks free from her "puddin's" psychological control, she wouldn't have much of a problem kicking his butt.

In fact, she'd excel at it due to her pent-up rage over the way he's treated her.

Weaker: Penguin

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Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot, AKA The Penguin, dates back to Detective Comics #58 in 1941, making him one of the oldest Batman villains. He is undoubtedly a criminal mastermind who usually has a few weaponized umbrellas at his side, but he's not the Joker.

Penguin is better at manipulating from behind the scenes than he is on the battlefields, but even then, he's somewhat predictable. He knows what he wants and will plan and plot until he gets his way. The Joker, on the other hand, doesn't care about any of this and prides himself on living in chaos. There are no rules for him. Joker would infiltrate Penguin's organization, no matter how powerful, and bring him down in a pinch.

  Stronger: Clayface

There have been many characters who have taken on the role of Clayface. They include Matt Hagen, Basil Karlo, Sondra Fuller, Ethan Bennett, and Preston Payne. Though the person behind each Clayface is different, the monster's abilities remain the same.

Clayface can maneuver his body any way he pleases.

He can expand himself into a hulking mass, as well as slip through the tightest places. This is done by solidifying himself or turning himself into a liquid substance by sheer will. Additionally, he can shapeshift into anyone he chooses. If he doesn't want to go to all that trouble, he can turn his limps into massive weapons. Joker may generally be smarter than Clayface, he would be completely outmatched by the powers that he possesses.

Weaker: Ventriloquist And Scarface

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The Ventriloquist (Arnold Wesker) and his dummy, Scarface, are certainly criminal masterminds. They've run all sorts of lucrative criminal empires and generally creeped people out with just their presence, but the Joker is much better at doing both of these things himself.

Wesker does have a violent dissociative identity disorder which makes him somewhat psychotic and a threat to those who cross him, but again, he doesn't match up to the Joker. Although Scarface doesn't seem to be scared by much, the Joker would certainly intimidate him. He'd also particularly enjoy tormenting Arnold by destroying Scarface slowly. He'd find it particularly fun to toy with Arnold's strange allegiance and protective nature toward his dummy. Eventually, Joker would drive Arnold utterly insane.

Stronger: Darkseid

Technically Darkseid is a Superman, Forever People, and Justice League villain, but he's come up against The Dark Knight many times before. In fact, in the comics, Darkseid has admitted his admiration for Batman's strength of character, something he wouldn't say for Superman or Wonder Woman. Darkseid probably wouldn't say that to the Joker either, as the two generally have very different goals and perspectives.

As for who would beat who in battle, well, Darkseid certainly has the obvious edge, since he is one of the most powerful beings in all of DC Comics.

The alien being has the ability to teleport, fly, manipulate energy and matter, and is immortal. Not to mention, Darkseid has superhuman strength and speed. Joker just wouldn't stand a chance.

Weaker: Black Mask

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This former businessman, now a crime boss and cult leader, is certainly one of Batman's most underrated and highly dangerous foes. Though he's appeared in various comics, animated shows as well as Fox's Gotham, Black Mask hasn't yet made it into the mainstream lexicon. Of course, that may change with his reported appearance in the next Harley Quinn movie, Birds of Prey.

Black Mask has endless connections and sources of revenue to fund some truly deadly assassins to come to his aide. He basically could raise an army if he chose to. But if you put him head-to-head with the Joker, he's just not crazy enough to come out on top against The Clown Prince of Crime.

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