Muahahaha. Those who make it their life's work to kill this caped interference.

Gotham City has always had its share of villains. From the greasepaint-wearing Joker to the Bat-smitten Catwoman (left), a set of delightfully macabre maniacs devote themselves ceaselessly to Bat-extinction.

As the latest in the series, Batman Begins hits theatres worldwide, here's a quick look at the dark knight's nemeses, down the ages.

Text: Raja Sen | Design: Uday Kuckian