Riddler

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The Riddler, real name Edward Nygma, was a former computer engineer. He became set on revenge after being fired from his job.

History

Edward Nygma, a brilliant genius in many fields including computers and electronics, has an obsessive talent for puzzles and games. Nygma formerly worked for Competitron, a software company, where he developed "The Riddle of the Minotaur" game. The coporate chair, Daniel Mockridge, however, had him fired. Two years later when Mockridge was ready to sell out Competitron to Wayne Enterprises, Nygma resurfaced as the Riddler to get his revenge. Nygma had no interest in the multi-million dollar deal but rather in killing Mockridge. Nygma compulsively left clues in the form of riddles to either Batman or the Gotham City Police Department. Riddler held Mockridge in the local amusement park's own "Riddle of the Minotaur" maze but the Batman and Robin arrived in time to save Mockridge from being killed by the Minotaur robot. Since then, Riddler became obsessed with outsmarting Batman only to be defeated over and over. The Riddler once attempted to reform and sell his games but he couldn't resist his criminal dealings and soon returned to crime.

Powers & Abilities

The Riddler hasn't metahuman powers, but has a genius level IQ. He makes difficult riddles and leaves Batman and the police to solve them. However, he isn't a skilled fighter and can be easily knocked with a single punch. He uses a ? shaped cane that can fire explosive spheres and can hack computers and ectract information.

Appearances

• If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?

• What Is Reality?

• Trial

• Riddler's Reform

• Over the Edge

• Knight Time

• Judgement Day

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