The Joker in the Batman movie, who gave sleepless nights to the winged superhero, has been named the world's best loved villain in a poll.
The character, which first appeared in a 1940 Batman comic, has been played on the big screen by the likes of Jack Nicholson and late actor Heath Ledger.
A computer games company placed the Joker top of the new poll, reports Contactmusic.
World's Best Loved Villains
The Joker beat Magneto -- played by Sir Ian MCKellen in the X-Men film franchise -- which scored the second position in the poll.
World's Best Loved Villains
The third place was taken by Spider-Man's psychotic archrival -- the Green Goblin -- brought to life by Willem Dafoe in the 2002 film.
World's Best Loved Villains
Jabba the Hutt from Star Wars came in fourth.
World's Best Loved Villains
Superman's nemesis Lex Luthor wrapped up the top five.
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