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| real name = Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot<ref name="btas47"/>
  
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| abilities = Genius intellect, criminal resources and connections, expert in Judo
  
| abilities = Genius intellect, criminal resources and connections, expert in Judo
 
| weaponry = Trick umbrellas, Guns
 
| weaponry = Trick umbrellas, Guns
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| voiced by = [[Paul Williams]],<br />[[David Ogden Stiers]]
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| voiced by = [[Paul Williams]],<br />[[David Ogden Stiers]]<ref name="Mystery of the Batwoman">{{ep ref|tnba|motb}}</ref>
 
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{{quote|Sorry about the intrusion, sir, but at least you were ransacked by a man of impeccable taste.|source=<ref name="btas47"/>}}
  
{{quote|Sorry about the intrusion, sir, but at least you were ransacked by a man of impeccable taste.|source=<ref name="btas47"/>}}
   
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'''Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot''', also known as '''The Penguin''', was a well-educated and ingenious man who wanted to be refined and respected in the elite. He was also one of [[Batman]]'s top foes in his prime. Unlike most of Batman's [[rogues gallery]], the Penguin is not insane, as he would be sent to [[Stonegate Penitentiary]] if found guilty of a certain crime, instead of [[Arkham Asylum]] where his "fellow rogues" went for rehabilitation.
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'''Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot''', also known as '''The Penguin''', was one of Gotham City's most dangerous criminals who later hid his activities under the guise as a trendy restaurateur as owner of the [[Iceberg Lounge]].
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Unlike most of Batman's [[rogues gallery]], the Penguin was not insane, as he would be sent to [[Stonegate Penitentiary]] if found guilty of a certain crime, instead of [[Arkham Asylum]] where his "fellow rogues" went for rehabilitation.
   
 
== History ==
  
== History ==
 
=== The "rambunctious days" ===
  
=== The "rambunctious days" ===
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[[File:I'vebasp.PNG|thumb|left|The Penguin and his henchmen have some uninvited guests.]]
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[[File:Penguin startled by uninvited guests.png|thumb|left|The Penguin and his henchmen have some uninvited guests.]]
   
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One of the Penguin's early plots was to procure the [[Vonalster Fabergé Egg]]. He sent his two henchmen, [[Jay]] and [[Raven]], to retrieve it, but Batman intervened. The two managed to escape but the Penguin scolded them by pointing out that his pet, [[Scrap]], was the only thing that kept them from getting caught. To their surprise, Batman tracked them down and Scrap found two kids, [[Roberta]] and [[Sherman Grant|Sherman]], spying on the meeting. After Batman buried the trio under birdseed, the Penguin burrowed his way out and pelted Batman with a gas bomb that would "keep him nice and void for a good week". As the kids helped Batman's motionless body into the [[Batmobile]], the Penguin and his men vainly attempted to open the Batmobile's driver compartment. The kids started the Batmobile's engines and it sent the Penguin's two men flying into dumpster. The car stopped for a dramatic pause as the Penguin sat dazed and confused and the car quickly restarted and as it was going to run into a ladder, the Penguin retreated via umbrella.
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One of The Penguin's early plots was to procure the [[Vonalster Fabergé Egg]]. He sent his two henchwomen, [[Jay]] and [[Raven]], to retrieve it, but Batman intervened. The two managed to escape but The Penguin scolded them by pointing out that his pet, [[Scrap]], was the only thing that kept them from getting caught. To their surprise, Batman tracked them down and Scrap found two kids, [[Roberta]] and [[Sherman Grant|Sherman]], spying on the meeting. After Batman buried the trio under birdseed, The Penguin burrowed his way out and pelted Batman with a gas bomb that would "keep him nice and void for a good week". As the kids helped Batman's motionless body into the [[Batmobile]], The Penguin and his men vainly attempted to open the Batmobile's driver compartment. The kids started the Batmobile's engines and it sent The Penguin's two men flying into a dumpster. The car stopped for a dramatic pause as The Penguin sat dazed and confused, then quickly restarted. Before it could run into a ladder, The Penguin retreated via umbrella.
   
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Scrap tracked the kids down eventually at Sherman's house with the Penguin and his crew right behind. The Penguin and his men bolted through the house, destroying everything near. The Kid's petty booby traps were mere annoyances and they tracked the kids to the basement where Batman lay. As the Penguin reunited with the egg, he attempted to shred Batman with the propellers from his umbrella, but Batman took the capsules Sherman gave him shortly before the Penguin's arrival and scuffled with the Penguin's bodyguards. The Penguin and Batman had a final duel, but Batman sent the Penguin flying into a nearby basement shelf and knocked him unconscious. His pet, Scrap, was donated to the Gotham Zoo while the Penguin himself was sent to Stonegate.<ref>{{ep ref|btas|13}}</ref>
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Scrap tracked the kids down eventually at Sherman's house with The Penguin and his crew right behind. The Penguin and his men bolted through the house, destroying everything near. The kids’ petty booby traps were mere annoyances and they tracked the kids to the basement where Batman lay. As the Penguin reunited with the egg, he attempted to shred Batman with the propellers from his umbrella, but Batman took the capsules Sherman gave him shortly before The Penguin's arrival and scuffled with The Penguin's bodyguards. The Penguin and Batman had a final duel, but Batman sent the Penguin flying into a nearby basement shelf and knocked him unconscious. His pet, Scrap, was donated to the Gotham Zoo while The Penguin himself was sent to Stonegate.<ref>{{ep ref|btas|13}}</ref>
   
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[[File:Penguin argues.PNG|thumb|The Penguin notices that there is no point in fighting amongst themselves.]]
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[[File:Penguin argues.png|thumb|The Penguin notices that there is no point in fighting amongst themselves.]]
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The Penguin was soon called after by Dr. [[Hugo Strange]] to attend a mysterious auction. He, along with [[Two-Face]] and the [[Joker]], arrived by plane to find a limo awaiting them to take them to [[Yucca Springs]]. When the auction finally took place, it was revealed that the item was proof of Batman's secret identity. The Penguin's initial bid was a million dollars, but after seeing Two-Face and the Joker bickering, he had the idea to not fight but share the bidding. So the three of them decided to split the payment.
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The Penguin was soon after called by Dr. [[Hugo Strange]] to attend a mysterious auction. He, along with [[Two-Face]] and the [[Joker]], arrived by plane to find a limo awaiting them to take them to [[Yucca Springs]]. When the auction finally took place, it was revealed that the item was proof of Batman's secret identity. The Penguin's initial bid was a million dollars, but after seeing Two-Face and the Joker bickering, he had the idea to not fight but share the bidding. Thus, the three of them decided to split the payment.
   
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However, Batman had switched the tapes, and the Penguin and the other two angrily watched a recording of Strange trying to cheat them out of money by making a fake tape. Batman had used Strange's machine to imagine him admitting to the scam and recorded it on tape and intercepted the signal to broadcast that instead of the Bruce Wayne tape. The Penguin's own umbrella pistol destroyed the tape and the trio went after Strange in a high speed chase. They caught up with him at [[Gotham International Airport]] and took Strange off in his own plane to dispose of him. Batman tampered with the engine and the plane crashed. A police blimp was at the ready overhead and the Penguin, the Joker, Two-Face, and Strange were taken into custody.<ref>{{ep ref|btas|37}}</ref>
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However, Batman had switched the tapes, and The Penguin and the other two angrily watched a recording of Strange trying to cheat them out of money by making a fake tape. Batman had used Strange's machine to imagine him admitting to the scam and recorded it on tape and intercepted the signal to broadcast that instead of the Bruce Wayne tape. The Penguin's own umbrella pistol destroyed the tape and the trio went after Strange in a high speed chase. They caught up with him at [[Gotham International Airport]] and took Strange off in his own plane to dispose of him. Batman tampered with the engine and the plane crashed. A police blimp was at the ready overhead and The Penguin, the Joker, Two-Face, and Strange were taken into custody.<ref>{{ep ref|btas|37}}</ref>
   
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[[File:AlmostPenggy.PNG|thumb|left|The Penguin gazes in disbelief as his Cassowary is beaten by [[Batman]].]]
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[[File:Penguin shocked by his cassowary's defeat.png|thumb|left|The Penguin gazes in disbelief as his cassowary is beaten by [[Batman]].]]
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The Penguin later attempted to steal a pair of breeding condors from the [[Gotham Zoo]]. As he was about to break in, Batman showed up and knocked him to the ground. The Penguin sprayed pollen on Batman which attracted his hummingbirds. Batman had to fight the hummingbirds, who had their beaks tipped in poison. Batman escaped them, and Penguin sent his cassowary to rend him apart. Fortunately, Batman was able to tale one of the Penguin's poison-tipped hummingbirds and infect the cassowary. The Penguin was then forced to escape using his umbrella copter.
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The Penguin later attempted to steal a pair of breeding condors from the [[Gotham Zoo]]. As he was about to break in, Batman showed up and knocked him to the ground. The Penguin sprayed pollen on Batman which attracted his hummingbirds. Batman had to fight the hummingbirds, which had their beaks tipped in poison. Batman escaped them, and Penguin sent his cassowary to rend him apart. Fortunately, Batman was able to take one of The Penguin's poison-tipped hummingbirds and infect the cassowary. The Penguin was then forced to escape using his umbrella copter.
   
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He soon retreated to a night club and played cards with the Joker, Two-Face, [[Poison Ivy]] and [[Killer Croc]]. After the group told stories of how they almost killed Batman, in which the Penguin told about his most recent encounter, they were stunned to learn Croc was a disguised Batman all along. Before they could do anything they were ambushed by police.<ref>{{ep ref|btas|46}}</ref>
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He soon retreated to a night club and played cards with the Joker, Two-Face, [[Poison Ivy]] and [[Killer Croc]]. After the group told stories of how they almost killed Batman, in which The Penguin told about his most recent encounter, they were stunned to learn Croc was a disguised Batman all along. Before they could do anything, they were ambushed by the police who were disguised as patrons.<ref>{{ep ref|btas|46}}</ref>
   
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[[File:Birds of a Penguin.PNG|thumb|The Penguin and [[Veronica Vreeland|Veronica]] at the opera as [[Pierce Chapman|Pierce]] spies on them with binoculars.]]
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[[File:Birds of a Penguin.png|thumb|The Penguin and [[Veronica Vreeland|Veronica]] at the opera as [[Pierce Chapman|Pierce]] spies on them with binoculars.]]
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Out of prison again, Penguin attempted to steal a priceless Audubon painting from a museum, but was foiled by Batman. He spent some time in jail, but upon his release, he found he was not quite welcomed in the manner he had hoped. He had to take a trashy bus back to Gotham. Though he tried to convince Batman he was reformed, the Dark Knight did not buy it. Soon after, Gotham's favourite socialite [[Veronica Vreeland]] called him for a date. On their first date, they were mugged, but as the Penguin fended them off, Batman came and trashed the muggers while thinking the Penguin was behind it. Veronica defended the Penguin and they left as Batman stood in optimism.
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Out of prison again, Penguin attempted to steal a priceless Audubon painting from a museum, but was foiled by Batman. He spent some time in jail, but upon his release, he found he was not quite welcomed in the manner he had hoped. He had to take a shoddy bus back to Gotham. Though he tried to convince Batman he was reformed, the Dark Knight did not buy it. Soon after, Gotham socialite [[Veronica Vreeland]] called him for a date. On their first date, they were mugged, but as The Penguin fended them off, Batman came and trashed the muggers while thinking The Penguin was behind it. Veronica defended The Penguin and they left as Batman stood puzzled.
   
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The Penguin and Veronica went to the opera and afterwards a party. He overheard her and her friend [[Pierce Chapman]] talking about how they planned to use him to attract publicity for their party. Enraged, he knocked both unconscious with sleeping gas. He kidnapped Veronica and flew away right as Bruce Wayne entered the balcony, vainly trying to rescue her. Penguin demanded Pierce deliver the ransom. Pierce went to the delivery point in a condemned part of the city. The Penguin called him by phone booth and instructed him to take one step out and start walking left. Pierce did as commanded and fell into the sewers via a trap door. He was caught by the Penguin's duck mobile and the Penguin led Pierce to his headquarters above his sewer lair: the opera hall. Batman came in as the Penguin was about to dispose of both Veronica and Pierce, and the Penguin retreated to a higher stage platform. He came back out in a Viking helmet and rode a giant metallic dragon. The Penguin and Batman had a prevailing fight as the chandelier that held Veronica was loosening. Batman saved them in the nick of time; he stopped the Penguin by slicing the dragon's wires with a batarang. Penguin crashed into the stage curtains. The Penguin was taken by police soon after.<ref name="btas47">{{ep ref|btas|47}}</ref>
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The Penguin and Veronica went to the opera and afterwards a party. He overheard her and her friend [[Pierce Chapman]] talking about how they planned to use him to attract publicity for their party. Enraged, he knocked both unconscious with sleeping gas. He kidnapped Veronica and flew away right as Bruce Wayne entered the balcony, vainly trying to rescue her. Penguin demanded Pierce deliver the ransom. Pierce went to the delivery point in a condemned part of the city. The Penguin called him by phone booth and instructed him to take one step out and start walking left. Pierce did as commanded and fell into the sewers via a trap door. He was caught by The Penguin's duck mobile and The Penguin led Pierce to his headquarters above his sewer lair: the opera hall. Batman came in as The Penguin was about to dispose of both Veronica and Pierce, and The Penguin retreated to a higher stage platform. He came back out in a Viking helmet and rode a giant metallic dragon. The Penguin and Batman had a prevailing fight as the chandelier that held Veronica was loosening. Batman saved them in the nick of time; he stopped The Penguin by slicing the dragon's wires with a batarang. Penguin crashed into the stage curtains. The Penguin was taken by the police soon after.<ref name="btas47">{{ep ref|btas|47}}</ref>
   
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[[File:MechanicalBird.PNG|thumb|left|The Penguin as he is dully listening to [[Earl Cooper|Earl]]'s story of how he met [[Batman]].]]
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[[File:Earl tells his story.png|thumb|left|The Penguin as he is dully listening to [[Earl Cooper|Earl]]'s story of how he met [[Batman]].]]
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Some time later, the Penguin had his new henchmen [[Eagleton]], [[Falcone]] and [[Sheldrake]], steal the reversed audubon stamps. Unbeknownst to him, they were chased by Batman. After they managed to get back to the sewer lair, the Penguin was furious to discover that the stamps they stole weren't the reversed versions. After the failure he was about to have his new pet, [[Percival]], poke out Eagleton's eyes if he couldn't come up with a good reason not to have that done. In this instance, Falcone got his friend [[Arnold Rundle]]. Rundle, who worked for an auto parts store, had isolated several purchases which coincided with times the Batmobile was damaged. It led him—and now the Penguin—to [[Earl Cooper]]'s shop. They tampered with the Batmobile and abducted Earl's daughter [[Marva Cooper|Marva]]. After Batman retrieved his car from a very suspicious Cooper, the Penguin took control of the Batmobile on an interstate highway. He controlled it from his newly fixed limo. He drove the Batmobile off the top of a parking garage, but he was horrified to find the Batman and [[Robin]] right behind his limo on gliders.
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Sometime later, The Penguin had his new henchmen [[Eagleton]], [[Falcone]] and [[Sheldrake]], steal the reversed Audubon stamps. Unbeknownst to him, they were chased by Batman. After they managed to get back to the sewer lair, The Penguin was furious to discover that the stamps they stole weren't the reversed versions. After the failure he was about to have his new pet, [[Percival]], poke out Eagleton's eyes if he couldn't come up with a good reason not to have that done. In this instance, Falcone got his friend [[Arnold Rundle]]. Rundle, who worked for an auto parts store, had isolated several purchases which coincided with times the Batmobile was damaged. It led him and now, The Penguin to [[Earl Cooper]]'s shop. They tampered with the Batmobile and abducted Earl's daughter [[Marva Cooper|Marva]]. After Batman retrieved his car from a very suspicious Cooper, The Penguin took control of the Batmobile on an interstate highway. He controlled it from his newly fixed limo. He drove the Batmobile off the top of a parking garage, but he was horrified to find Batman and [[Robin]] right behind his limo on gliders.
   
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Eagleton drove into the airport flying dock, only to crash into a moving loading truck. As his limo lay in ruins and Eagleton and Sheldrake were unconscious, the Penguin came out with his hostage at gun point. She stepped on his feet and with that he was about to shoot her when Robin came down and kicked him to the ground. Helpless, he was taken to Stonegate once more. Later as he was polishing the license plates at the prison he grabbed one that said "1BAT4U". He broke it in half out of anger.<ref>{{ep ref|btas|55}}</ref>
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Eagleton drove into the airport flying dock, only to crash into a moving loading truck. As his limo lay in ruins and Eagleton and Sheldrake were unconscious, The Penguin came out with his hostage at gun point. She stepped on his feet and with that he was about to shoot her when Robin came down and kicked him to the ground. Helpless, he was taken to Stonegate once more. Later as he was polishing the license plates at the prison he grabbed one that said "1BAT4U". He broke it in half out of anger.<ref>{{ep ref|btas|55}}</ref>
   
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Out of prison once again, he was reunited with Eagleton, Falcone and Sheldrake. He stole [[Wayne Tech]]'s prototype helicopter, the [[Raven X1-11]], blinding Bruce Wayne in the process. He kept it for ransom; he destroyed a bridge to demonstrate his seriousness. [[Hamilton Hill|Mayor Hill]] broadcast a message saying he would comply with the demands. It was a trap, and Batman threw a net around the Penguin and Falcone as they retrieved their payment. They got out via the Penguin's umbrella, got back into the Raven and went after the [[Batwing]]. The Batwing ran the Raven down with spiked round casings.
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Out of prison once again, he was reunited with Eagleton, Falcone and Sheldrake. He stole [[Wayne Tech]]'s prototype helicopter, the [[Raven X1-11]], blinding Bruce Wayne in the process. He kept it for ransom; he destroyed a bridge to demonstrate his seriousness. [[Hamilton Hill|Mayor Hill]] broadcast a message saying he would comply with the demands. It was a trap, and Batman threw a net around The Penguin and Falcone as they retrieved their payment. They got out via The Penguin's umbrella, got back into the Raven and went after the [[Batwing]]. The Batwing ran the Raven down with spiked round casings.
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[[File:BBAB.PNG|thumb|The Penguin and his henchmen attack a [[Gotham]] bridge.]]
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[[File:Penguin attacks a Gotham bridge.png|thumb|The Penguin and his henchmen attack a [[Gotham]] bridge.]]
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The Raven brought the Batwing down as well using its sonic lasers even while handicapped with flight. Batman ran helplessly into a nearby building as Penguin and Falcone watched in amusement. After Batman beat Falcone, the charge that kept the mask he was using to see died leaving him helplessly blind. It didn't take long for the Penguin to realize Batman was blind and he started to toy with him. Batman almost fell into a vat of liquid metal, but was able to hang onto some pipes. He managed to even the playing field by fogging up the room. Penguin was then easily defeated, and left for police.<ref>{{ep ref|btas|59}}</ref>
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The Raven brought the Batwing down as well using its sonic lasers even while handicapped with flight. Batman ran helplessly into a nearby building as Penguin and Falcone watched in amusement. After Batman beat Falcone, the charge that kept the mask he was using to see died leaving him helplessly blind. It didn't take long for The Penguin to realize Batman was blind and he started to toy with him. Batman almost fell into a vat of liquid metal, but was able to hang onto some pipes. He managed to even the playing field by fogging up the room. Penguin was then easily defeated, and left for the police.<ref>{{ep ref|btas|59}}</ref>
   
 
Still an avid lover of birds, he ordered a stuffed extinct penguin that the [[Ventriloquist & Scarface]] had available. They tried to get him interested in other stuffed creatures they stole from the Vreeland exhibit. He never got his penguin because Batman and [[Catwoman]] interfered with the Ventriloquist's plans.<ref>{{ep ref|btas|74}}</ref>
  
Still an avid lover of birds, he ordered a stuffed extinct penguin that the [[Ventriloquist & Scarface]] had available. They tried to get him interested in other stuffed creatures they stole from the Vreeland exhibit. He never got his penguin because Batman and [[Catwoman]] interfered with the Ventriloquist's plans.<ref>{{ep ref|btas|74}}</ref>
   
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The Penguin and Two-Face had an apparent fight as Two-Face had stole a rare Avis from him. Batman interrogated him at Stonegate after Two-Face was kidnapped, but Penguin had no part in the plot.<ref>{{ep ref|btas|80}}</ref>
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The Penguin and Two-Face had an apparent fight as Two-Face had stolen a rare Avis from him. Batman interrogated him at Stonegate after Two-Face was kidnapped, but Penguin had no part in the plot.<ref>{{ep ref|btas|80}}</ref>
   
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The Penguin also stole plutonium from Wayne Tech's lab and threatened to blow up [[Gotham City]].<ref name="Batwoman">{{ep ref|tnba|motb}}</ref>
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The Penguin also stole plutonium from Wayne Tech's lab and threatened to blow up Gotham City.<ref name="Batwoman">{{ep ref|tnba|motb}}</ref>
   
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According to Batman, the Penguin once tried to kidnap a famous singer named Ricky. Batman was on stakeout for a month, apparently watching to see when Penguin made his move.<ref>{{ep ref|jlu|105}}</ref>
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According to Batman, The Penguin once tried to kidnap a famous singer named Ricky. Batman was on stakeout for a month, apparently watching to see when Penguin made his move.<ref>{{ep ref|jlu|105}}</ref>
   
 
=== The "legitimate businessman" ===
  
=== The "legitimate businessman" ===
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{{quote|I'm a legitimate businessman now, I don't to want to draw attention to myself!}}
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{{quote|I'm a legitimate businessman now; I don't to want to draw attention to myself!}}
   
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[[File:PenguintheKingpin.PNG|thumb|left|The Penguin gives [[Roxy Rocket]] her "nest egg".]]
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[[File:Penguin and Roxy.png|thumb|left|The Penguin gives [[Roxy Rocket]] her "nest egg".]]
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The Penguin later opened Gotham's hottest nightclub, [[Iceberg Lounge|The Iceberg Lounge]]. He presented himself as reformed and a businessman, but after hours he did smuggling and other ruthless professions.
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The Penguin later opened Gotham's hottest nightclub, The Iceberg Lounge. He presented himself as reformed and a businessman, but after hours, he engaged in smuggling and other ruthless professions.
   
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He soon became overwhelmed about the Joker's new found fortune. So the Penguin threw him a party at his club, only for it to be overpowered by gunfire by [[King Barlowe]] 's right-hand bodyguard. Though [[Nightwing]] and [[Batgirl]] came in and stopped the gun noise, the Penguin lay in panic.<ref>{{ep ref|tnba|107}}</ref>
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The Penguin soon became overwhelmed about the Joker's new found fortune so he threw him a party at his club, only for it to be overpowered by gunfire by [[King Barlowe]] 's right-hand bodyguard. Though [[Nightwing]] and [[Batgirl]] came in and stopped the gun noise, The Penguin lay in panic.<ref>{{ep ref|tnba|107}}</ref>
   
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The Penguin soon found use for [[Roxy Rocket]] and had her steal some valuables. After she was putting his operations at risk, he attempted to do away with her. She prevailed and escaped, leading him to order his henchwomen to kill her before she told someone about his empire. As the Penguin was set for bed at his skyscraper suite, Batman came in and asked about the location of Roxy. The Penguin didn't come quietly and shot at Batman with a machine gun. Batman overwhelmed the Penguin and hung him off over his balcony before he gave in.<ref>{{ep ref|tnba|201}}</ref>
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The Penguin soon found use for [[Roxy Rocket]] and had her steal some valuables. After she was putting his operations at risk, he attempted to do away with her. She prevailed and escaped, leading him to order his henchwomen to kill her before she told someone about his empire. As The Penguin was set for bed at his skyscraper suite, Batman came in and asked about the location of Roxy. The Penguin didn't come quietly and shot at Batman with a machine gun. Batman overwhelmed The Penguin and hung him off over his balcony before he gave in.<ref>{{ep ref|tnba|201}}</ref>
   
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When he saw three ladies fighting ([[Harley Quinn]], Poison Ivy and [[Livewire]]) at a table in his lounge, he tried to cease the commotion. When Livewire backtalked him and called him "Lard Butt" he ordered them out. They rebelled and left his lounge smothered in vines and thorns. Soon after, [[Supergirl]] and Batgirl interrogated him on were the trio of ladies were and the Penguin was at first reluctant, but then gave in and told them he had a hunch they were at the old Gotham Zoo.<ref>{{ep ref|tnba|207}}</ref>
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When he saw three ladies fighting ([[Harley Quinn]], Poison Ivy and [[Livewire]]) at a table in his lounge, he tried to cease the commotion. When Livewire back talked him and called him "Lard Butt", he ordered them out. They rebelled and left his lounge smothered in tree-sized vines and thorns. Soon after, [[Supergirl]] and Batgirl interrogated him on were the trio of ladies were while he was overseeing a team of hired arborists cutting through the growth. The Penguin was at first reluctant, but then gave in and told them he had a hunch they were at the old Gotham Zoo.<ref>{{ep ref|tnba|207}}</ref>
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[[File:Penguin.jpg|thumb|right|The Penguin negotiates with [[Two-Face]] and [[Killer Croc]].]]
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[[File:Penguin's deal.png|thumb|right|The Penguin negotiates with [[Two-Face]] and [[Killer Croc]].]]
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The Penguin was later interrogated by [[Superman]] (Disguised as Batman) on the whereabouts of the [[Mad Hatter]] (for Bruce Wayne went missing after mind control probes were found on his office phone). Only after "Batman" kicked a desk which smashed to pieces and narrowly missed Penguin, shocked at his <span>uncharacteristic strength, </span>did he comply.
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The Penguin was later interrogated by [[Superman]] (disguised as Batman) on the whereabouts of the [[Mad Hatter]] (for Bruce Wayne went missing after mind control probes were found on his office phone). Only after "Batman" kicked a desk which smashed to pieces and narrowly missed Penguin who was shocked at his <span>uncharacteristic strength </span> did he comply.
   
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After he had a small dealing with Killer Croc and Two-Face who were dissatisfied by their profits at the end of their deal, the Penguin was encountered by [[The Judge]]. The Penguin was horrified and was chased through his design studio. As his henchladies were tied up, he was alone. He was crushed by a giant penguin prop that the Judge set loose. He survived, but was enlisted in critical condition at the Hospital.<ref>{{ep ref|tnba|209}}</ref>
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After he had a small dealing with Killer Croc and Two-Face who were dissatisfied by their profits at the end of their deal, The Penguin was encountered by [[The Judge]]. The Penguin was chased through his design studio. As his henchwomen were tied up, he was alone. He was crushed by a giant penguin prop that the Judge set loose. He survived, but was listed in critical condition at the hospital.<ref>{{ep ref|tnba|209}}</ref>
   
 
=== Batwoman in the belfry ===
  
=== Batwoman in the belfry ===
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[[File:PenGuns.PNG|thumb|left|The Penguin, [[Carlton Duquesne]], and [[Rupert Thorne]] discuss their shipment to [[Kaznia]] and their bat threat.]]
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[[File:PenGuns.png|thumb|left|The Penguin, [[Carlton Duquesne]], and [[Rupert Thorne]] discuss their shipment to [[Kaznia]] and their bat threat.]]
 
{{quote|Batman, Batgirl, Batwoman. What is it about this city, the water?!}}
  
{{quote|Batman, Batgirl, Batwoman. What is it about this city, the water?!}}
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The Penguin soon allied himself with [[Rupert Thorne]] to smuggle illegal weapons to [[Kaznia]]. As [[Batwoman]] interfered with one road shipment and his factory went up in a blaze, the Penguin knew that their muscle, [[Carlton Duquesne]], was out of his league. As the Penguin and Thorne were discussing whom their new muscle would be, Batwoman sneaked into the Penguin's file cabinet. The two caught her, but a fight was unleashed and Thorne agreed with the Penguin they needed to bring someone better in as Batwoman escaped.
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The Penguin soon allied himself with [[Rupert Thorne]] to smuggle illegal weapons to [[Kaznia]]. As [[Batwoman]] interfered with one road shipment and after his factory went up in smoke, The Penguin knew that their muscle, [[Carlton Duquesne]], was out of his league. As The Penguin and Thorne were discussing whom their new muscle would be, Batwoman sneaked into The Penguin's file cabinet. The two caught her, but a fight was unleashed and Thorne agreed with The Penguin they needed to bring someone better in as Batwoman escaped.
   
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While at his lounge, the Penguin called up his new enforcer. [[Bane]] agreed to meet him in the Penguin's frequently used back entrance. As soon as the Penguin got off the phone, Batwoman appeared and wrapped a metallic alloy around him. She squeezed and squeezed him until the Penguin gave in and said "Bane" very mildly. It didn't take long for the Penguin's henchladies and Batwoman to fight. Their fight got taken out into the lounge and the Penguin shot motion-seeking missiles. As the Penguin aimed the missile launching umbrella at Batwoman, Batman came in and the Penguin was pushed to the ground. As Batwoman escaped, Batman was pushed into the lounges' center arctic pool. As the Penguin shot homing missiles into the water, Batman set and detonated a bomb from inside the pool. It caused the lounge to flood and the Penguin was whipped in the face by one of his seals.
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While at his lounge, The Penguin called up his new enforcer, [[Bane]] who agreed to meet him in The Penguin's frequently used back entrance. As soon as The Penguin got off the phone, Batwoman appeared and wrapped a metallic alloy around him. She squeezed and squeezed him until The Penguin gave in and said "Bane" very mildly. It didn't take long for The Penguin's henchwomen and Batwoman to fight. Their fight got taken out into the lounge and The Penguin shot motion-seeking missiles. As The Penguin aimed the missile launching umbrella at Batwoman, Batman came in and The Penguin was pushed to the ground. As Batwoman escaped, Batman was pushed into the lounges' center arctic pool. As The Penguin shot homing missiles into the water, Batman set and detonated a bomb from inside the pool. It caused the lounge to flood and The Penguin was whipped in the face by one of his seals.
   
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The Penguin, Thorne, and Duquesne met with Bane at an isolated warehouse, because the mercenary couldn't come to the lounge due to the previous incident. The Penguin allowed him full control of the operation and showed him the ship and plans he was to be using. Later that night, as the Penguin and Thorne played cards, they got a call to come to the ship. To their surprise, Bane found out who Batwoman was, [[Kathy Duquesne]], Carlton Duquesne's daughter. Batman soon came in and another fight was unleashed. After Batman and Kathy escaped, the two crime bosses ran to the Penguin's boat to retreat for the bomb Kathy had was missing. They ran into the other two Batwomen. As the ship exploded, Sonia was injured and Rocky went after the fleeing felons. She latched onto the boat and the sudden stop made the Penguin and Thorne fly into the water. They were caught and the Penguin, after years of being "reformed", was finally punished for his crimes and sent back to Stonegate with Thorne.<ref name="Batwoman"/>
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The Penguin, Thorne, and Duquesne met with Bane at an isolated warehouse, because the mercenary couldn't come to the lounge due to the previous incident. The Penguin allowed him full control of the operation and showed him the ship and plans he was to be using. Later that night, as The Penguin and Thorne played cards, they got a call to come to the ship. To their surprise, Bane found out who Batwoman was, [[Kathy Duquesne]], Carlton Duquesne's daughter. Batman soon came in and another fight was unleashed. After Batman and Kathy escaped, the two crime bosses ran to The Penguin's boat to retreat for the bomb Kathy had was missing. They ran into the other two Batwomen. As the ship exploded, Sonia was injured and Rocky went after the fleeing felons. She latched onto the boat and the sudden stop made The Penguin and Thorne fly into the water. They were caught and The Penguin, after years of being "reformed", was finally punished for his crimes and sent back to Stonegate with Thorne.<ref name="Batwoman"/>
   
 
Years later, Batman kept one of the Penguin's outfits in the [[Batcave]].<ref name="bb103">{{ep ref|bb|103}}</ref>
  
Years later, Batman kept one of the Penguin's outfits in the [[Batcave]].<ref name="bb103">{{ep ref|bb|103}}</ref>
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{{quote|Perhaps you've heard of my umbrella weapons. Would you like to see which one can do your daughter?}}
  
{{quote|Perhaps you've heard of my umbrella weapons. Would you like to see which one can do your daughter?}}
   
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The Penguin had a large array of umbrella weapons and flight tools and stand as his most recognizable trademark. His umbrellas were controlled by an unseen button on the handle and could be deadly and deceiving. He was also known to carry a hidden machine gun hidden under an umbrella case for emergencies.
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The Penguin had a large array of umbrella weapons and flight tools and stands as his most recognizable trademark. His umbrellas were controlled by an unseen button on the handle and could be deadly and deceiving. He was also known to carry a hidden machine gun hidden under an umbrella case for emergencies.
   
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At his warehouse he has his scientists create his custom umbrellas and test them on dummies of Batman.<ref name="Batwoman"/>
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At his warehouse, he had his scientists create his custom umbrellas and test them on dummies of Batman.<ref name="Batwoman"/>
   
 
===== Umbrella models and accessories =====
  
===== Umbrella models and accessories =====
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! width="auto" |Umbrella !!width="35%"| Appearances !!width="auto"| Description
  
! width="auto" |Umbrella !!width="35%"| Appearances !!width="auto"| Description
 
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|[[File:Void.jpg|150px]]||
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|[[File:Penguin fires a gas bomb.png|150px]]||
 
* "[[I've Got Batman in My Basement]]"
  
* "[[I've Got Batman in My Basement]]"
 
|| Shot a gas bomb that kept its victim void for over a week
  
|| Shot a gas bomb that kept its victim void for over a week
 
|-
  
|-
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|[[File:IntotheShermanHousewego.jpg|150px]]||
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|[[File:Penguin brakes into Sherman's house.png|150px]]||
 
* "[[I've Got Batman in My Basement]]"
  
* "[[I've Got Batman in My Basement]]"
 
|| Imploded locks for easy break-ins
  
|| Imploded locks for easy break-ins
 
|-
  
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|[[File:GRABTHELITTLEPESTS.jpg|150px]]||
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|[[File:Built-in knife umbrella.png|150px]]||
 
* "[[I've Got Batman in My Basement]]"
  
* "[[I've Got Batman in My Basement]]"
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|| A knife built into the heel of his umbrella
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|| A knife built into the heel of his umbrella.
 
|-
  
|-
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|[[File:PenguinVSBatman.jpg|150px]]||
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|[[File:Penguin and Batman duel.png|150px]]||
 
* "[[I've Got Batman in My Basement]]"
  
* "[[I've Got Batman in My Basement]]"
 
* "[[The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne]]"
  
* "[[The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne]]"
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|| He had a sword hidden in special umbrellas for close combat
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|| He had a sword hidden in special umbrellas for close combat.
 
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|[[File:FlyingPenguin.jpg|150px]]||
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|[[File:Flying Penguin.png|150px]]||
 
* "[[I've Got Batman in My Basement]]"
  
* "[[I've Got Batman in My Basement]]"
 
* "[[Almost Got 'Im]]"
  
* "[[Almost Got 'Im]]"
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|| Helped Penguin fly or escape trouble. Also doubled as a weapon.
  
|| Helped Penguin fly or escape trouble. Also doubled as a weapon.
 
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|[[File:MachineGunned.jpg|150px]]||
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|[[File:MachineGunned.png|150px]]||
 
* "[[Birds of a Feather]]"
  
* "[[Birds of a Feather]]"
 
* "[[The Mechanic]]"
  
* "[[The Mechanic]]"
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|| It had a built in machine gun
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|| It had a built-in machine gun.
 
|-
  
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|[[File:Gassedpranksters.jpg|150px]]||
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|[[File:Penguin gases Pierce and Veronica.png|150px]]||
 
* "[[Birds of a Feather]]"
  
* "[[Birds of a Feather]]"
 
|| Used to gas his victims for an easy kidnapping or robbery.
  
|| Used to gas his victims for an easy kidnapping or robbery.
 
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|-
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|[[File:PickGuin.jpg|150px]]||
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|[[File:PickGuin.png|150px]]||
 
* "[[Almost Got 'Im]]"
  
* "[[Almost Got 'Im]]"
 
|| Penguin used it to burn through a lock at the Gotham Zoo.
  
|| Penguin used it to burn through a lock at the Gotham Zoo.
 
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|[[File:WrongUmbrella.jpg|150px]]||
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|[[File:Spray umbrella.png|150px]]||
 
* "[[Almost Got 'Im]]"
  
* "[[Almost Got 'Im]]"
 
|| Penguin claimed it was the "Wrong umbrella", but it really attracted his hummingbirds with poison-tipped beaks.
  
|| Penguin claimed it was the "Wrong umbrella", but it really attracted his hummingbirds with poison-tipped beaks.
 
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|[[File:PenguinsThreatToEarl.jpg|150px]]||
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|[[File:Penguin threatens Earl.png|150px]]||
 
* "[[The Mechanic]]"
  
* "[[The Mechanic]]"
 
|| Had a razor sharp point at the tip of it that was activated by a gestural move in a key center point of the umbrella. He used it to threaten Earl Cooper's daughter.
  
|| Had a razor sharp point at the tip of it that was activated by a gestural move in a key center point of the umbrella. He used it to threaten Earl Cooper's daughter.
 
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|[[File:Gotcha.jpg|150px]]||
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|[[File:Penguin trapped.png|150px]]||
 
* "[[Blind as a Bat]]"
  
* "[[Blind as a Bat]]"
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|| A knife built into the tip of his umbrella
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|| A knife built into the tip of his umbrella.
 
|-
  
|-
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|[[File:Shotguin.jpg|150px]]||
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|[[File:Shotguin.png|150px]]||
 
* "[[Blind as a Bat]]"
  
* "[[Blind as a Bat]]"
 
|| Shot white lasers
  
|| Shot white lasers
 
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|-
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|[[File:ElectroGuin.jpg|150px]]||
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|[[File:ElectroGuin.png|150px]]||
 
* "[[Blind as a Bat]]"
  
* "[[Blind as a Bat]]"
 
* "[[Batgirl Returns]]"
  
* "[[Batgirl Returns]]"
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|| An electric charge that would electrocute the victim
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|| An electric charge that would electrocute the victim.
 
|-
  
|-
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|[[File:Boomboompenguin.jpg|150px]]||
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|[[File:Penguin shoots at Roxy.png|150px]]||
 
* "[[The Ultimate Thrill]]"
  
* "[[The Ultimate Thrill]]"
 
|| Shot like a regular umbrella gun but could be sped up like a machine gun
 
|| Shot like a regular umbrella gun but could be sped up like a machine gun
 
|-
  
|-
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|[[File:ToomyGuin.jpg|150px]]||
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|[[File:ToomyGuin.png|150px]]||
 
* "[[The Ultimate Thrill]]"
  
* "[[The Ultimate Thrill]]"
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|| A umbrella holder that contained a machine gun
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|| A umbrella holder that contained a machine gun.
 
|-
  
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|[[File:MistleingBatGuin.jpg|150px]]||
  
|[[File:MistleingBatGuin.jpg|150px]]||
 
* ''[[Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman]]''
  
* ''[[Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman]]''
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|| A test umbrella that shot bat-seeking missiles. It came into play when Batwoman interfaced his lounge.
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|| A test umbrella that shot bat-seeking missiles. It was used when Batwoman intervened in his lounge.
 
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|[[File:ShootingDuck.jpg|150px]]||
  
|[[File:ShootingDuck.jpg|150px]]||
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== Rogues gallery encounters ==
  
== Rogues gallery encounters ==
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[[File:Trio.jpg|thumb|The Penguin with the [[Joker]] and [[Two-Face]].]]
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[[File:Trio.png|thumb|The Penguin with the [[Joker]] and [[Two-Face]].]]
 
The Penguin has either collaborated or met with much of Batman's rogues' gallery (along with a [[Superman]] rogues gallery member), including:
  
The Penguin has either collaborated or met with much of Batman's rogues' gallery (along with a [[Superman]] rogues gallery member), including:
   
 
* '''The [[Joker]]''' ("[[The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne]]"; "[[Almost Got 'Im]]"; "[[Batgirl Returns]]"; "[[Joker's Millions]]")
  
* '''The [[Joker]]''' ("[[The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne]]"; "[[Almost Got 'Im]]"; "[[Batgirl Returns]]"; "[[Joker's Millions]]")
 
* '''[[Two-Face]]''' ("The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne"; "Almost Got 'Im"; "Batgirl Returns"; "[[Judgment Day]]")
  
* '''[[Two-Face]]''' ("The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne"; "Almost Got 'Im"; "Batgirl Returns"; "[[Judgment Day]]")
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* '''[[Poison Ivy]]''' ("Almost Got 'Im" ; "[[Girl's Night Out]]")
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* '''[[Poison Ivy]]''' ("Almost Got 'Im"; "[[Girl's Night Out]]")
 
* '''[[Killer Croc]]''' ("Almost Got 'Im"; "Judgment Day")
  
* '''[[Killer Croc]]''' ("Almost Got 'Im"; "Judgment Day")
 
* '''The [[Mad Hatter]]''' ("[[Knight Time]]")
  
* '''The [[Mad Hatter]]''' ("[[Knight Time]]")
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== Background information ==
  
== Background information ==
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Originally, the Penguin was required to be based on the ''Batman Returns'' version of the character; the movie came out roughly around the same time as the original animated series. When the revamped episodes entered production the creative team was able to use the character's classic appearance, which they had wanted to use from the beginning. There was never any explanation however for the massive change of the Penguin's physical appearance on screen.
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Originally, The Penguin was required to be based on the ''Batman Returns'' version of the character; the movie came out roughly around the same time as the original animated series. When the revamped episodes entered production, the creative team was able to use the character's classic appearance, which they had wanted to use from the beginning. There was never any explanation, however for the massive change of The Penguin's physical appearance on screen.
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* The Penguin was the only character allowed to smoke, outside of the gangsters in ''[[Batman: Mask of the Phantasm]]''. He stopped smoking after the [[revamp]].
  
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* In ''[[DCAU Comics|The Batman Adventures Volume 2]]'', the Penguin was elected as Gotham's mayor, some time after the events of ''[[Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman]]''. He outlawed Batman, severing all his connections with the police, and placing him at the top of the city's wanted list. It later turned out that in the actual ballot, the Penguin only came sixth; [[Clock King]] had rigged the results as part of his revenge on [[Hamilton Hill|Mayor Hill]].
  
   
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In ''[[DCAU Comics|The Batman Adventures Volume 2]]'', The Penguin was elected as Gotham's mayor, sometime after the events of ''[[Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman]]''. He outlawed Batman, severing all his connections with the police, and placing him at the top of the city's wanted list. It later turned out that in the actual ballot, The Penguin only came in sixth; [[Clock King]] had rigged the results as part of his revenge on [[Hamilton Hill|Mayor Hill]].
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The Penguin had an unspeaking cameo originally written by [[Paul Dini]] for ''[[Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker]]'', in which he was to be interrogated by [[Batman]] about the whereabouts of both the [[Joker]] and [[Robin]] during the flashback sequence (possibly doing a reference to his interrogation scene in Alan Moore's popular ''[[Wikipedia: Batman: The Killing Joke|Batman: The Killing Joke]]'' comic book). This scene was cut from the final film,<ref>[http://www.platypuscomix.net/onlyme/rotj.html ''Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker'' original script by Paul Dini] at [http://www.platypuscomix.net platypus comix]</ref> but remains in the film's comic book adaptation along other deleted scenes.
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The Penguin was the only character allowed to smoke, outside of the gangsters in ''[[Batman: Mask of the Phantasm]]''. He stopped smoking after the [[revamp]].
 
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Batman rogue

"Sorry about the intrusion, sir, but at least you were ransacked by a man of impeccable taste."[1]

Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot, also known as The Penguin, was one of Gotham City's most dangerous criminals who later hid his activities under the guise as a trendy restaurateur as owner of the Iceberg Lounge.

Unlike most of Batman's rogues gallery, the Penguin was not insane, as he would be sent to Stonegate Penitentiary if found guilty of a certain crime, instead of Arkham Asylum where his "fellow rogues" went for rehabilitation.

History

The "rambunctious days"

Penguin startled by uninvited guests

The Penguin and his henchmen have some uninvited guests.

One of The Penguin's early plots was to procure the Vonalster Fabergé Egg. He sent his two henchwomen, Jay and Raven, to retrieve it, but Batman intervened. The two managed to escape but The Penguin scolded them by pointing out that his pet, Scrap, was the only thing that kept them from getting caught. To their surprise, Batman tracked them down and Scrap found two kids, Roberta and Sherman, spying on the meeting. After Batman buried the trio under birdseed, The Penguin burrowed his way out and pelted Batman with a gas bomb that would "keep him nice and void for a good week". As the kids helped Batman's motionless body into the Batmobile, The Penguin and his men vainly attempted to open the Batmobile's driver compartment. The kids started the Batmobile's engines and it sent The Penguin's two men flying into a dumpster. The car stopped for a dramatic pause as The Penguin sat dazed and confused, then quickly restarted. Before it could run into a ladder, The Penguin retreated via umbrella.

Scrap tracked the kids down eventually at Sherman's house with The Penguin and his crew right behind. The Penguin and his men bolted through the house, destroying everything near. The kids’ petty booby traps were mere annoyances and they tracked the kids to the basement where Batman lay. As the Penguin reunited with the egg, he attempted to shred Batman with the propellers from his umbrella, but Batman took the capsules Sherman gave him shortly before The Penguin's arrival and scuffled with The Penguin's bodyguards. The Penguin and Batman had a final duel, but Batman sent the Penguin flying into a nearby basement shelf and knocked him unconscious. His pet, Scrap, was donated to the Gotham Zoo while The Penguin himself was sent to Stonegate.[3]

Penguin argues

The Penguin notices that there is no point in fighting amongst themselves.

The Penguin was soon after called by Dr. Hugo Strange to attend a mysterious auction. He, along with Two-Face and the Joker, arrived by plane to find a limo awaiting them to take them to Yucca Springs. When the auction finally took place, it was revealed that the item was proof of Batman's secret identity. The Penguin's initial bid was a million dollars, but after seeing Two-Face and the Joker bickering, he had the idea to not fight but share the bidding. Thus, the three of them decided to split the payment.

However, Batman had switched the tapes, and The Penguin and the other two angrily watched a recording of Strange trying to cheat them out of money by making a fake tape. Batman had used Strange's machine to imagine him admitting to the scam and recorded it on tape and intercepted the signal to broadcast that instead of the Bruce Wayne tape. The Penguin's own umbrella pistol destroyed the tape and the trio went after Strange in a high speed chase. They caught up with him at Gotham International Airport and took Strange off in his own plane to dispose of him. Batman tampered with the engine and the plane crashed. A police blimp was at the ready overhead and The Penguin, the Joker, Two-Face, and Strange were taken into custody.[4]

Penguin shocked by his cassowary's defeat

The Penguin gazes in disbelief as his cassowary is beaten by Batman.

The Penguin later attempted to steal a pair of breeding condors from the Gotham Zoo. As he was about to break in, Batman showed up and knocked him to the ground. The Penguin sprayed pollen on Batman which attracted his hummingbirds. Batman had to fight the hummingbirds, which had their beaks tipped in poison. Batman escaped them, and Penguin sent his cassowary to rend him apart. Fortunately, Batman was able to take one of The Penguin's poison-tipped hummingbirds and infect the cassowary. The Penguin was then forced to escape using his umbrella copter.

He soon retreated to a night club and played cards with the Joker, Two-Face, Poison Ivy and Killer Croc. After the group told stories of how they almost killed Batman, in which The Penguin told about his most recent encounter, they were stunned to learn Croc was a disguised Batman all along. Before they could do anything, they were ambushed by the police who were disguised as patrons.[5]

Birds of a Penguin

The Penguin and Veronica at the opera as Pierce spies on them with binoculars.

Out of prison again, Penguin attempted to steal a priceless Audubon painting from a museum, but was foiled by Batman. He spent some time in jail, but upon his release, he found he was not quite welcomed in the manner he had hoped. He had to take a shoddy bus back to Gotham. Though he tried to convince Batman he was reformed, the Dark Knight did not buy it. Soon after, Gotham socialite Veronica Vreeland called him for a date. On their first date, they were mugged, but as The Penguin fended them off, Batman came and trashed the muggers while thinking The Penguin was behind it. Veronica defended The Penguin and they left as Batman stood puzzled.

The Penguin and Veronica went to the opera and afterwards a party. He overheard her and her friend Pierce Chapman talking about how they planned to use him to attract publicity for their party. Enraged, he knocked both unconscious with sleeping gas. He kidnapped Veronica and flew away right as Bruce Wayne entered the balcony, vainly trying to rescue her. Penguin demanded Pierce deliver the ransom. Pierce went to the delivery point in a condemned part of the city. The Penguin called him by phone booth and instructed him to take one step out and start walking left. Pierce did as commanded and fell into the sewers via a trap door. He was caught by The Penguin's duck mobile and The Penguin led Pierce to his headquarters above his sewer lair: the opera hall. Batman came in as The Penguin was about to dispose of both Veronica and Pierce, and The Penguin retreated to a higher stage platform. He came back out in a Viking helmet and rode a giant metallic dragon. The Penguin and Batman had a prevailing fight as the chandelier that held Veronica was loosening. Batman saved them in the nick of time; he stopped The Penguin by slicing the dragon's wires with a batarang. Penguin crashed into the stage curtains. The Penguin was taken by the police soon after.[1]

Earl tells his story

The Penguin as he is dully listening to Earl's story of how he met Batman.

Sometime later, The Penguin had his new henchmen Eagleton, Falcone and Sheldrake, steal the reversed Audubon stamps. Unbeknownst to him, they were chased by Batman. After they managed to get back to the sewer lair, The Penguin was furious to discover that the stamps they stole weren't the reversed versions. After the failure he was about to have his new pet, Percival, poke out Eagleton's eyes if he couldn't come up with a good reason not to have that done. In this instance, Falcone got his friend Arnold Rundle. Rundle, who worked for an auto parts store, had isolated several purchases which coincided with times the Batmobile was damaged. It led him and now, The Penguin to Earl Cooper's shop. They tampered with the Batmobile and abducted Earl's daughter Marva. After Batman retrieved his car from a very suspicious Cooper, The Penguin took control of the Batmobile on an interstate highway. He controlled it from his newly fixed limo. He drove the Batmobile off the top of a parking garage, but he was horrified to find Batman and Robin right behind his limo on gliders.

Eagleton drove into the airport flying dock, only to crash into a moving loading truck. As his limo lay in ruins and Eagleton and Sheldrake were unconscious, The Penguin came out with his hostage at gun point. She stepped on his feet and with that he was about to shoot her when Robin came down and kicked him to the ground. Helpless, he was taken to Stonegate once more. Later as he was polishing the license plates at the prison he grabbed one that said "1BAT4U". He broke it in half out of anger.[6]

Out of prison once again, he was reunited with Eagleton, Falcone and Sheldrake. He stole Wayne Tech's prototype helicopter, the Raven X1-11, blinding Bruce Wayne in the process. He kept it for ransom; he destroyed a bridge to demonstrate his seriousness. Mayor Hill broadcast a message saying he would comply with the demands. It was a trap, and Batman threw a net around The Penguin and Falcone as they retrieved their payment. They got out via The Penguin's umbrella, got back into the Raven and went after the Batwing. The Batwing ran the Raven down with spiked round casings.

Penguin attacks a Gotham bridge

The Penguin and his henchmen attack a Gotham bridge.

The Raven brought the Batwing down as well using its sonic lasers even while handicapped with flight. Batman ran helplessly into a nearby building as Penguin and Falcone watched in amusement. After Batman beat Falcone, the charge that kept the mask he was using to see died leaving him helplessly blind. It didn't take long for The Penguin to realize Batman was blind and he started to toy with him. Batman almost fell into a vat of liquid metal, but was able to hang onto some pipes. He managed to even the playing field by fogging up the room. Penguin was then easily defeated, and left for the police.[7]

Still an avid lover of birds, he ordered a stuffed extinct penguin that the Ventriloquist & Scarface had available. They tried to get him interested in other stuffed creatures they stole from the Vreeland exhibit. He never got his penguin because Batman and Catwoman interfered with the Ventriloquist's plans.[8]

The Penguin and Two-Face had an apparent fight as Two-Face had stolen a rare Avis from him. Batman interrogated him at Stonegate after Two-Face was kidnapped, but Penguin had no part in the plot.[9]

The Penguin also stole plutonium from Wayne Tech's lab and threatened to blow up Gotham City.[10]

According to Batman, The Penguin once tried to kidnap a famous singer named Ricky. Batman was on stakeout for a month, apparently watching to see when Penguin made his move.[11]

The "legitimate businessman"

"I'm a legitimate businessman now; I don't to want to draw attention to myself!"
Penguin and Roxy

The Penguin gives Roxy Rocket her "nest egg".

The Penguin later opened Gotham's hottest nightclub, The Iceberg Lounge. He presented himself as reformed and a businessman, but after hours, he engaged in smuggling and other ruthless professions.

The Penguin soon became overwhelmed about the Joker's new found fortune so he threw him a party at his club, only for it to be overpowered by gunfire by King Barlowe 's right-hand bodyguard. Though Nightwing and Batgirl came in and stopped the gun noise, The Penguin lay in panic.[12]

The Penguin soon found use for Roxy Rocket and had her steal some valuables. After she was putting his operations at risk, he attempted to do away with her. She prevailed and escaped, leading him to order his henchwomen to kill her before she told someone about his empire. As The Penguin was set for bed at his skyscraper suite, Batman came in and asked about the location of Roxy. The Penguin didn't come quietly and shot at Batman with a machine gun. Batman overwhelmed The Penguin and hung him off over his balcony before he gave in.[13]

When he saw three ladies fighting (Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy and Livewire) at a table in his lounge, he tried to cease the commotion. When Livewire back talked him and called him "Lard Butt", he ordered them out. They rebelled and left his lounge smothered in tree-sized vines and thorns. Soon after, Supergirl and Batgirl interrogated him on were the trio of ladies were while he was overseeing a team of hired arborists cutting through the growth. The Penguin was at first reluctant, but then gave in and told them he had a hunch they were at the old Gotham Zoo.[14]

Penguin's deal

The Penguin negotiates with Two-Face and Killer Croc.

The Penguin was later interrogated by Superman (disguised as Batman) on the whereabouts of the Mad Hatter (for Bruce Wayne went missing after mind control probes were found on his office phone). Only after "Batman" kicked a desk which smashed to pieces and narrowly missed Penguin who was shocked at his uncharacteristic strength did he comply.

After he had a small dealing with Killer Croc and Two-Face who were dissatisfied by their profits at the end of their deal, The Penguin was encountered by The Judge. The Penguin was chased through his design studio. As his henchwomen were tied up, he was alone. He was crushed by a giant penguin prop that the Judge set loose. He survived, but was listed in critical condition at the hospital.[15]

Batwoman in the belfry

PenGuns

The Penguin, Carlton Duquesne, and Rupert Thorne discuss their shipment to Kaznia and their bat threat.

"Batman, Batgirl, Batwoman. What is it about this city, the water?!"

The Penguin soon allied himself with Rupert Thorne to smuggle illegal weapons to Kaznia. As Batwoman interfered with one road shipment and after his factory went up in smoke, The Penguin knew that their muscle, Carlton Duquesne, was out of his league. As The Penguin and Thorne were discussing whom their new muscle would be, Batwoman sneaked into The Penguin's file cabinet. The two caught her, but a fight was unleashed and Thorne agreed with The Penguin they needed to bring someone better in as Batwoman escaped.

While at his lounge, The Penguin called up his new enforcer, Bane who agreed to meet him in The Penguin's frequently used back entrance. As soon as The Penguin got off the phone, Batwoman appeared and wrapped a metallic alloy around him. She squeezed and squeezed him until The Penguin gave in and said "Bane" very mildly. It didn't take long for The Penguin's henchwomen and Batwoman to fight. Their fight got taken out into the lounge and The Penguin shot motion-seeking missiles. As The Penguin aimed the missile launching umbrella at Batwoman, Batman came in and The Penguin was pushed to the ground. As Batwoman escaped, Batman was pushed into the lounges' center arctic pool. As The Penguin shot homing missiles into the water, Batman set and detonated a bomb from inside the pool. It caused the lounge to flood and The Penguin was whipped in the face by one of his seals.

The Penguin, Thorne, and Duquesne met with Bane at an isolated warehouse, because the mercenary couldn't come to the lounge due to the previous incident. The Penguin allowed him full control of the operation and showed him the ship and plans he was to be using. Later that night, as The Penguin and Thorne played cards, they got a call to come to the ship. To their surprise, Bane found out who Batwoman was, Kathy Duquesne, Carlton Duquesne's daughter. Batman soon came in and another fight was unleashed. After Batman and Kathy escaped, the two crime bosses ran to The Penguin's boat to retreat for the bomb Kathy had was missing. They ran into the other two Batwomen. As the ship exploded, Sonia was injured and Rocky went after the fleeing felons. She latched onto the boat and the sudden stop made The Penguin and Thorne fly into the water. They were caught and The Penguin, after years of being "reformed", was finally punished for his crimes and sent back to Stonegate with Thorne.[10]

Years later, Batman kept one of the Penguin's outfits in the Batcave.[16]

Weaponry

"Perhaps you've heard of my umbrella weapons. Would you like to see which one can do your daughter?"

The Penguin had a large array of umbrella weapons and flight tools and stands as his most recognizable trademark. His umbrellas were controlled by an unseen button on the handle and could be deadly and deceiving. He was also known to carry a hidden machine gun hidden under an umbrella case for emergencies.

At his warehouse, he had his scientists create his custom umbrellas and test them on dummies of Batman.[10]

Umbrella models and accessories
Umbrella Appearances Description
Penguin fires a gas bomb Shot a gas bomb that kept its victim void for over a week
Penguin brakes into Sherman's house Imploded locks for easy break-ins
Built-in knife umbrella A knife built into the heel of his umbrella.
Penguin and Batman duel He had a sword hidden in special umbrellas for close combat.
Flying Penguin Helped Penguin fly or escape trouble. Also doubled as a weapon.
MachineGunned It had a built-in machine gun.
Penguin gases Pierce and Veronica Used to gas his victims for an easy kidnapping or robbery.
PickGuin Penguin used it to burn through a lock at the Gotham Zoo.
Spray umbrella Penguin claimed it was the "Wrong umbrella", but it really attracted his hummingbirds with poison-tipped beaks.
Penguin threatens Earl Had a razor sharp point at the tip of it that was activated by a gestural move in a key center point of the umbrella. He used it to threaten Earl Cooper's daughter.
Penguin trapped A knife built into the tip of his umbrella.
Shotguin Shot white lasers
ElectroGuin An electric charge that would electrocute the victim.
Penguin shoots at Roxy Shot like a regular umbrella gun but could be sped up like a machine gun
ToomyGuin A umbrella holder that contained a machine gun.
MistleingBatGuin A test umbrella that shot bat-seeking missiles. It was used when Batwoman intervened in his lounge.
ShootingDuck Shot pellets lit in a greenish color
Acidssmoke Had an acidic smoke compound that blew acid once unleashed

Rogues gallery encounters

Trio

The Penguin with the Joker and Two-Face.

The Penguin has either collaborated or met with much of Batman's rogues' gallery (along with a Superman rogues gallery member), including:

Background information

Originally, The Penguin was required to be based on the Batman Returns version of the character; the movie came out roughly around the same time as the original animated series. When the revamped episodes entered production, the creative team was able to use the character's classic appearance, which they had wanted to use from the beginning. There was never any explanation, however for the massive change of The Penguin's physical appearance on screen.

In The Batman Adventures Volume 2, The Penguin was elected as Gotham's mayor, sometime after the events of Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman. He outlawed Batman, severing all his connections with the police, and placing him at the top of the city's wanted list. It later turned out that in the actual ballot, The Penguin only came in sixth; Clock King had rigged the results as part of his revenge on Mayor Hill.

The Penguin had an unspeaking cameo originally written by Paul Dini for Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, in which he was to be interrogated by Batman about the whereabouts of both the Joker and Robin during the flashback sequence (possibly doing a reference to his interrogation scene in Alan Moore's popular Batman: The Killing Joke comic book). This scene was cut from the final film,[17] but remains in the film's comic book adaptation along other deleted scenes.

The Penguin was the only character allowed to smoke, outside of the gangsters in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. He stopped smoking after the revamp.

Appearances and references

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Menville, Chuck (story) & Stephens, Brynne (teleplay) & Paur, Frank (director) (February 8, 1993). "Birds of a Feather". Batman: The Animated Series. Season 1. Episode 52 (airdate). Episode 47 (production). FOX Kids.
  2. ↑ Melniker, B., Uslan, M., Schwartz, S., Burnett, A., Dean, M. M., Page, K., Geda, C. (Producers), & Geda, C. (Director). (2003). Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman. United States: Warner Bros. Animation.
  3. ↑ Graham, Sam, Hubbell, Chris (writers) & Paur, Frank (director) (September 30, 1992). "I've Got Batman in My Basement". Batman: The Animated Series. Season 1. Episode 20 (airdate). Episode 13 (production). FOX Kids.
  4. ↑ Wise, David (story) & Reeves-Stevens, Judith, Reeves-Stevens, Garfield (teleplay) & Paur, Frank (director) (October 29, 1992). "The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne". Batman: The Animated Series. Season 1. Episode 29 (airdate). Episode 37 (production). FOX Kids.
  5. ↑ Dini, Paul (writer) & Radomski, Eric (director) (November 10, 1992). "Almost Got 'Im". Batman: The Animated Series. Season 1. Episode 35 (airdate). Episode 46 (production). FOX Kids.
  6. ↑ Bright, Laren, Perry, Steve (story) & Rogel, Randy (teleplay) & Altieri, Kevin (director) (January 24, 1993). "The Mechanic". Batman: The Animated Series. Season 1. Episode 48 (airdate). Episode 55 (production). FOX Kids.
  7. ↑ Underwood, Mike, Wein, Len (story) & Wein, Len (teleplay) & Riba, Dan (director) (February 22, 1993). "Blind as a Bat". Batman: The Animated Series. Season 1. Episode 54 (airdate). Episode 59 (production). FOX Kids.
  8. ↑ Dini, Paul (writer) & Kirkland, Boyd (director) & September 13, 1995). "Catwalk". Batman: The Animated Series. Season 4. Episode 3 (airdate). Episode 74 (production). FOX Kids.
  9. ↑ Dini, Paul, Reaves, Michael (story) & Conway, Gerry (teleplay) & Kirkland, Boyd (director) (September 17, 1994). "Second Chance". The Adventures of Batman & Robin. Season 3. Episode 2 (airdate). Episode 80 (production). FOX Kids.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Melniker, B., Uslan, M., Schwartz, S., Burnett, A., Dean, M. M., Page, K., Geda, C. (Producers), & Geda, C. (Director). (2003). Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman. United States: Warner Bros. Animation.
  11. ↑ Dini, Paul (writer) & Riba, Dan (director) (August 28, 2004). "This Little Piggy". Justice League Unlimited. Season 1. Episode 5 (airdate). Episode 6 (production). Cartoon Network.
  12. ↑ Dini, Paul (writer) & Riba, Dan (director) (February 21, 1998). "Joker's Millions". The New Batman Adventures. Episode 7 (airdate). Episode 7 (production). Season 1. Kids WB!.
  13. ↑ Bader, Hilary J. (writer) & Riba, Dan (director) (September 14, 1998). "The Ultimate Thrill". The New Batman Adventures. Episode 1 (airdate). Episode 11 (production). Season 2. Kids WB!.
  14. ↑ Bader, Hilary J. (writer) & Geda, Curt (director) (October 17, 1998). "Girl's Night Out". The New Batman Adventures. Episode 7 (airdate). Episode 20 (production). Season 2. Kids WB!.
  15. ↑ Fogel, Rich, Burnett, Alan (writers) & Geda, Curt (director) (October 31, 1998). "Judgment Day". The New Batman Adventures. Episode 9 (airdate). Episode 24 (production). Season 2. Kids WB!.
  16. ↑ Goodman, Robert (writer) & Riba, Dan (director) (January 31, 1999). "Black Out". Batman Beyond. Season 1. Episode 3 (airdate). Episode 3 (production). Kids WB!.
  17. ↑ Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker original script by Paul Dini at platypus comix

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