For the following argument, choose the the best candidate for an implicit premise given the premises and conclusion provided. Your aim is to make the argument valid or forceful: P1) The Joker is a supervillain P2) _ P3) All enemies of Batman quake in fear in the presence of the Dark Knight. C1) The Joker quakes in fear in the presence of the Dark Knight
A) If someone is a supervillian, then that person is an enemy of Batman
B) If someone quakes in fear in the presence of the Dark Knight, then that person is not a supervillain
C) If someone doesn't quake in fear in the presence of the Dark Knight, then that person is an enemy of Batman
D) Everyone quakes in fear in the presence of the Dark Knight.

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The argument assumes that if a person is a supervillain, then that person is an enemy of Batman. Therefore, option A is the best choice for an implicit premise that will make the argument valid.

For the Following Argument, Choose the The Best Candidate for an Implicit