10 Most Interesting Batman Villains You've Never Heard Of
9. The Ogre And The Ape
The Ogre and the Ape first appeared in Batman #535, and their name pretty much gives away exactly what they are. The two were the sole survivors of Project Mirakle, which was established to bridge the gap between humans and the other primates.
This was done so that apes would receive human-levels of intelligence, and humans would receive the strength of their harrier counterparts, hence the name, Ogre and the Ape. Michael Adams was the 23rd test subject, and the only one to escape the confines of the lab with his "brother," an ape whose intellect was enhanced.
Soon after freeing themselves, they decided the best way to get back at the scientists who tortured them was to find them all and kill them. The two went on a rampage of violence and revenge, which brought them to the attention of Gotham City's Caped Crusader.
Sadly, the Ape died in their attempt to kill all of the scientists, and just as the Ogre (Michael Adams) was about to slay the final scientist, Batman convinced him to stand down. He promised the troubled Ogre that justice would serve him in the end, and the scientist would answer for his crimes against humanity (and apes).