Malachi Throne was a staple of geek TV ... Batman episodes over the show’s first two seasons, Julie Newmar’s Catwoman tussled with The Dynamic Duo more than any other female villain in the series.

"Batman: The Animated Series" co-creator Bruce Timm has said he thinks the Dark Knight needs more female ... a villain anymore. Few Batman villains can boast getting their own movie and TV series ...

Sticking with The Batman side ... story in a solo TV series would certainly be a great way to bring him into the world without stealing the attention away from other big villains and stories ...