First 10 Villains Who Defeated Batman In DC Comics (In Chronological Order)

Batman’s earliest adventures saw him rarely on the losing side of a fight – but then again, the same could be said about most superheroes during the early days of the comic book industry. The earliest comic stories rarely saw the hero with their back against the wall, at least for too long. Golden Age era comics sought to satisfy their readers by giving them a positive, definitive ending, with the hero proving triumphant over their nefarious opponents. Batman’s earliest major losses, in fights against his enemies, stand out as exceptions to the rule, which eventually to the current era of stories, where heroes more frequently face sustained adversity.