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Watch a Supercut of Movie Supervillains Making Their Dramatic Entrances

When it comes to introducing themselves, comic book supervillains really have a flair for the dramatic. They turn slowly toward the camera. They gradually peel off their masks. And often they even say helpful things like “You can call me ‘Joker’ ” or “You can call me ‘The Riddler!’ ”

To catalog some of villains’ favorite ways to make a dramatic entrance, we put together this supercut of all their ominous stares, flamboyantly maniacal gestures, and slow swaggers toward the camera.