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{{Character
 
{{Character
 
| name = The Riddler
 
| name = The Riddler
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| real name = Edward Nygma
 
| real name = Edward Nygma
 
| species = Human
 
| species = Human
| hair = Originally red
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| hair = Reddish-brown (later shaved bald)
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| eyes = Blue (later appears as black)
 
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| base = [[Gotham City]]
 
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| voiced by = [[John Glover]]
 
| voiced by = [[John Glover]]
 
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{{quote|Do [[Batman|you]] know what happens to gate crashers? They have to match wits with the Riddler.|source=<ref name="If You're So Smart">{{btas}}, "[[If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?]]"</ref>}}
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{{quote|Do [[Batman|you]] know what happens to gate crashers? They have to match wits with the Riddler.|source=<ref name="If You're So Smart">{{ep ref|btas|40}}</ref>}}
   
 
'''Edward Nygma''' was a former computer software designer. After losing his job, he became the supervillain known as '''The Riddler'''.
 
'''Edward Nygma''' was a former computer software designer. After losing his job, he became the supervillain known as '''The Riddler'''.
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== History ==
 
== History ==
   
Edward Nygma was a brilliant man, a genius in many fields, with an absorbing love for puzzles and games. As a computer software designer for Competitron, he designed "The Riddle of the Minotaur" a game that quickly became a smash hit. Competitron's sales soared, and several people became very wealthy, including Competitron's corporate chair [[Daniel Mockridge]]. [[Image:So Smart Starts.jpg|thumb|left|Edward Nygma argues over his unfair firing.]]However, Mockridge fired Nygma, callously dismissing Nygma's efforts as insignificant, and attributing the company's success to its skill with business negotiations and obtaining favorable contracts (i.e., to himself). In fact, Mockridge was attempting to give Competitron exclusive rights to the game, with an eye on a lucrative sale of the company.
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Edward Nygma was a genius in many fields with an absorbing love for puzzles and games. As a computer software designer for Competitron, he designed the game "[[Riddle of the Minotaur]]", which quickly became a smash hit. Competitron's profits soared, which was a boon for CEO [[Daniel Mockridge]].
   
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[[File:Nygma argues with Mockridge.png|thumb|left|Edward Nygma argues over his unfair firing.]]
Two years later, Mockridge was arranging a deal to sell Competitron to Wayne Enterprises. Nygma resurfaced as "The Riddler," kidnapping Mockridge and planning to kill him. The Riddler offered Batman a chance to save Mockridge, presenting a series of puzzles and riddles to solve, ending with a run through the maze at the Riddle of the Minotaur amusement park (an actual simulation of the game).[[Image:What is Reality Capture.jpg|thumb|The Riddler captures [[James Gordon|Commissioner Gordon]].]]
 
   
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However, Nygma comes into work one morning only to find his office cleaned out and his name tile removed. He is met by Mockridge who says he has been fired. Nygma is not only upset by this, he is perplexed, as it was well known he was the chief designer of ''Riddle of the Minotaur'' and that game made Competitron known in the gaming world. Mockridge casually dismisses Nygma's efforts as insignificant, and attributing the company's success to its skill with business negotiations and obtaining favorable contracts, while Nygma's contract stated that any games he made on company time would be Competitron's intellectual property, and Nygma was not entitled to any royalties. In fact, Mockridge was attempting to give Competitron exclusive rights to the game, with an eye on a lucrative sale of the company to Wayne Enterprises.
Confident in his genius, the Riddler was unprepared for an encounter with a rival intellect; Batman outwitted him, solving the final riddle. Though the Dynamic Duo survived the maze and saved Mockridge, the Riddler had escaped, leaving [[Gotham City]] altogether. In a way, Riddler still had his revenge: though Mockridge made millions from the sale of Competitron, he was paralyzed by fear of Nygma's return, seemingly for the rest of his days.<ref name="If You're So Smart" />
 
   
 
Two years later, Nygma resurfaced as "The Riddler", kidnapping Mockridge and planning to kill him. He offered Batman a chance to save Mockridge, presenting a series of puzzles and riddles to solve, ending with a run through the maze at the Riddle of the Minotaur amusement park (an actual simulation of the game).
Because Batman has figured out his true identity, the Riddler undertook a campaign to eliminate all traces of his former self, breaking into banks and government buildings to destroy records bearing his name. He also sent a computer to the Gotham Police with a virtual reality simulation that ended up trapping [[James Gordon|Commisioner Gordon]]. Batman entered the virtual reality world to rescue Gordon, and in his concentration on defeating Batman, Riddler accidentally caused his dream world to disintegrate. Batman and Robin found Riddler at his hideout, where his brain had been temporarily suspended through an electronic backlash.<ref name="What Is Reality?">Idem, "[[What Is Reality?]]"</ref>
 
   
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[[File:Riddler captures Gordon.png|thumb|The Riddler captures [[James Gordon|Commissioner Gordon]].]]
He recovered sometime later, though, briefly appearing as a member of the jury and court prosecuting Batman in [[Arkham Asylum]]. Riddler was absent, however, from the final third of the trial. This suggests he knew the inmates' freedom was to be short-lived, and fled before Batman could nab him. If so, Riddler was arrested once again.
 
 
Confident in his genius, the Riddler was unprepared for an encounter with a rival intellect; Batman outwitted him, solving the final riddle. Though the Dynamic Duo survived the maze and saved Mockridge, the Riddler had escaped, leaving [[Gotham City]] altogether. Indirectly, the Riddler got his revenge: though Mockridge made millions from the sale of Competitron, he was traumatized by the whole near-death experience, seemingly scared of the Riddler's return for the rest of his days.<ref name="If You're So Smart" />
   
 
Because Batman had figured out his true identity, the Riddler undertook a campaign to eliminate all traces of his former self, breaking into banks and government buildings to destroy records bearing his name. He also sent a computer to the Gotham Police with a virtual reality simulation that ended up trapping [[James Gordon|Commissioner Gordon]]. Batman entered the virtual reality world to rescue Gordon, and in his concentration on defeating Batman, the Riddler accidentally caused his dream world to disintegrate. Batman and Robin found the Riddler at his hideout, where his brain had been temporarily suspended through an electronic backlash and at first feared getting him out alive could be a riddle no one could solve.<ref name="btas48">{{ep ref|btas|48}}</ref>
Some time later, the Riddler was released from Arkham and appeared to have reformed. Joining with one of Gotham's well-known toymakers, Charles Baxter, the Riddler invented several puzzles that quickly became popular with children, also using his Riddler persona to boost the company's profile.
 
   
 
He recovered sometime later and briefly appeared as a member of the jury and court prosecuting Batman in [[Arkham Asylum]]. However, the Riddler was absent from the final third of the trial, and possibly seized the opportunity to escape. If so, he was soon arrested once more.
However, in secret he continued to commit daring robberies, and leaving clues through his company advertisements. Although Batman was stumped, he confronted Riddler, telling him that he knew Riddler would never be able to stop being a criminal, and that he, Batman, would catch him sooner or later. Riddler decided he was right, and lured Batman into a booby-trapped warehouse. Batman survived, however, and Riddler was returned to Arkham. He appeared to have been driven insane by his perplexity about how Batman escaped from his "perfect" trap, which Batman refused to tell him.<ref name="Riddler's Reform">Idem, "[[Riddler's Reform]]"</ref>
 
   
 
The Riddler was released once again from Arkham and appeared to have reformed. Joining with one of Gotham's well-known toymakers, Charles Baxter, the Riddler invented several puzzles that quickly became popular with children, also using his Riddler persona to boost the company's profile.
When [[The Judge]] was incarcerating rogues, The Riddler appeared conducting a random heist. The Judge dropped an over-sized book on him, which seemingly killed him. He survived to resurface once again though, against all odds.<ref name="Judgment Day">{{tnba}}, "[[Judgment Day]]"</ref>
 
   
 
However, in secret he continued to commit daring robberies, leaving clues through his company advertisements. Although Batman was stumped, he confronted the Riddler, telling him that he knew that Nygma would never be able to stop being a criminal, and that he would catch him sooner or later.
Riddler, the [[Mad Hatter]], and [[Bane]] banded together to control Gotham during Batman's mysterious absence. With Batman mysteriously gone, few could challenge them. However, [[Superman]] had arrived in Gotham and, impersonating the Dark Knight with [[Robin|Robin's]] aid, quickly foiled their scheme.<ref name="Knight Time">{{tnsa}}, "[[Knight Time]]"</ref>
 
   
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[[File:Riddler in anguish.png|thumb|left|200px|Nygma is driven insane after being outwitted by Batman again.]]
== Abilities and Equipment ==
 
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The Riddler had no metahuman powers, but had a genius level IQ. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of a wide variety of subjects, which he incorporated into his riddles and puzzles. He was also quite skilled with technology, and had developed several cutting edge inventions.
 
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The Riddler decided he was right, and lured Batman into a booby-trapped warehouse. Presuming his rival to finally be out of the picture, Nygma decided to go straight permanently, burning his old costume. However, Batman had secretly survived by simply concealing himself in a nearby safe, and confronted the shocked Nygma. Trying and failing to figure out how Batman escaped, Nygma offered to reveal where he had hidden his stolen riches, in exchange for Batman explaining how he escaped — unknowingly confessing his crimes to Commissioner Gordon via a two-way radio on Batman’s person. As he was arrested, Nygma begged to learn how Batman escaped, but the Dark Knight refused. The inability to solve the puzzle seemed to have been driven him mad — much to the chagrin of his fellow inmates.<ref name="btas79">{{ep ref|btas|79}}</ref>
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Some time after his incarceration, Nygma returned to his Riddler persona again, donning a much gaudier costume. When the [[Two-Face|Judge]] was incarcerating rogues, the Riddler appeared conducting a random heist. The Judge dropped an oversized book on him, which appeared to have at least critically injured him. He survived to resurface once again though, against all odds.<ref name="tnba209">{{ep ref|tnba|209}}</ref>
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The Riddler, the [[Mad Hatter]], and [[Bane]] later banded together to control Gotham during Batman's mysterious absence as few could challenge them. However, when [[Superman|"Batman"]] returned with [[Robin]]'s aid, the two quickly foiled their scheme.<ref name="stas302">{{ep ref|stas|302}}</ref>
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At some point in the future, Batman took possession of one of the Riddler's costumes and kept it under glass in the [[Batcave]].<ref name="bb103">{{ep ref|bb|103}}</ref>
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== Abilities and equipment ==
 
The Riddler had no metahuman powers, but had a genius level IQ. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of a wide variety of subjects, which he incorporated into his riddles and puzzles. He was also quite skilled with technology, and had developed several cutting edge inventions.
   
 
His question-cane incorporated several different weapons, including firearms and hacking equipment.
 
His question-cane incorporated several different weapons, including firearms and hacking equipment.
   
Batman understood that his major weakness was his inability to resist showing off how smart he was, by leaving clues that invited someone to try and catch him. To do him credit, Batman was usually the only one who could, which Riddler acknowledged, calling Batman "the only one worthy of the game."
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The Riddler was unique in which the Batman had to use brainpower rather than brute force to defeat him. The Dark Knight understood that his major weakness was his inability to resist showing off how smart he was, by leaving clues that invited someone to try and catch him. To do him credit, Batman was usually the only one who could, which the Riddler acknowledged, calling the Caped Crusader "the only one worthy of the game".
   
==Background information==
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== Background information ==
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In ''[[Batman Animated]]'', [[Paul Dini]] wrote that the Riddler had the "honor" of being the most difficult of Batman's rogues to write episodes for: a cerebral villain whose main criminal purpose was showing off how smart he was instead of causing mayhem or seeking revenge. As a result, many Riddler scripts have been rejected for being too long or too silly — which explains the Riddler's relatively few appearances in the [[DCAU]], along with the difficulty in coming up with compelling riddles.
In the DC comics, Edward Nygma (or Nashton) loved brain teasers and puzzles as a child. When his teacher challenged his class to solve a puzzle, Edward broke into the classroom at night to allow himself extra time to solve the puzzle. However, his father discovered what happened, and beat Edward horrendously, causing Edward to develop a psychological defense mechanism by telling the truth in a riddle.
 
   
 
In the [[DC Comics]], Edward Nygma (or Nashton) loved brain teasers and puzzles as a child. When his teacher challenged his class to solve a puzzle, Edward broke into the classroom at night to allow himself extra time to solve the puzzle. However, his father discovered what happened, and beat Edward horrendously, causing him to develop a psychological defense mechanism by telling the truth in a riddle.
Following a diagnosis with a brain tumor, Riddler used a Lazarus Pit to save his life. In the temporary insanity following, the Riddler realized Batman's real identity as Bruce Wayne, and the information to his doctor, Thomas Elliot, allowing him to become the villain Hush and take revenge on Wayne. Batman was able to keep the Riddler quiet since his riddle compulsion would prevent him from revealing it, and also threatend to turn him over to [[Ra's al Ghul]] if he tried something like Hush again. Riddler suffered cranial trauma during Infinite Crisis, causing him to forget Batman's identity (though he remembers knowing something shocking about Bruce Wayne) and also cured him of his riddle compulsion. Nygma now works as a private detective in Gotham City, tolerated by Batman, but still keeping an eye on him.
 
   
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The character was unimportant with only a handful of appearances until the 1960s live action ''Batman'' series popularized him with the famous performance by the late [[Wikipedia:Frank Gorshin|Frank Gorshin.]]
Although the Riddler is willing to kill in the DCAU, DC comics Riddler is actually one of Batman's least violent rogues (granted, Batman's rogues gallery does include some of the more violent villains of the DC comics, such as Two-Face, Victor Zsazs, Ra's al Ghul, and the Joker, who is the single highest serial killer in the DC universe).
 
===Revamp===
 
Like most of Batman's rogues, the Riddler underwent a [[revamp]] when he transferred from {{btas}} to {{tnba}}. His outfit changed significantly, sporting a green, question mark branded jumpsuit as opposed to the question suit-coat. His appearances in the latter series were brief, and he had no episodes specifically featuring him.
 
   
===Portrayal===
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=== [[Revamp]] ===
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Like most of Batman's [[Rogues gallery|rogues]], the Riddler underwent a [[revamp]] when he transferred from {{btas}} to {{tnba}}. After his original outfit was destroyed in "[[Riddler's Reform]]", he now sports a green, question mark branded jumpsuit, and he no longer wears a mask. He also has his head shaved completely bald, similar to the planned design of the Riddler during the early develoment of [[Wikipedia:Batman Forever#Production|the third ''Batman'' live-action film]], in which singer [[Wikipedia:Micky Dolenz|Micky Dolenz]] and late actor [[Wikipedia:Robin Williams|Robin Williams]] were considered for the role before [[Wikipedia:Tim Burton|Tim Burton]] was replaced by [[Wikipedia:Joel Schumacher|Joel Schumacher]] as the director of [[Wikipedia:Batman Forever|third installment.]]<ref>[http://www.batman-online.com/features/2011/9/3/interview-with-batman-forever-screenwriter-janet-scott-batchler#sthash.6FLfESBY.dpbs]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TizGvUlAybY]</ref> His appearances in the latter series were brief, and he had no episodes specifically featuring him.
The Riddler was voiced by [[John Glover]], who in recent years has become famous as main antagonist Lionel Luthor on the series ''Smallville''.
 
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=== [[Bat-embargo]] ===
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There were plans to include the Riddler in the [[Legion of Doom]] in the third season of {{jlu}}, but because of the [[Bat-embargo]], this was not possible.<ref>[http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/jlu/backstage/interviews/wayne01.php]</ref> The Riddler's inclusion would have been a tribute to the fact that he was one of the original 13 members of the Legion in the show ''Challenge Of The Super Friends''. It's supposed that if the Riddler would have appeared in {{jlu}}, he would have had a new redesign, and [[John Glover]] was also supposed to reprise the role.
   
 
== Appearances ==
 
== Appearances ==
 
{{BTAS}}
 
{{BTAS}}
*"[[If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?]]"
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* "[[If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?]]"
*"[[What Is Reality?]]"
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* "[[What Is Reality?]]"
*"[[The Worry Men]]" {{cameo|as a puppet and on computer screen}}
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* "[[The Worry Men]]" {{cameo|as a puppet and on computer screen}}
*"[[Trial]]" {{cameo}}
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* "[[Trial]]" {{cameo}}
*"[[Riddler's Reform]]"
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* "[[Riddler's Reform]]"
   
 
{{TNBA}}
 
{{TNBA}}
*"[[Over the Edge]]"
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* "[[Over the Edge]]" {{cameo}}
*"[[Judgment Day]]"
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* "[[Judgment Day]]"
*"[[Mad Love]]" {{mo}}
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* "[[Mad Love]]" {{mo}}
   
{{TNSA}}
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{{STAS}}
*"[[Knight Time]]"
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* "[[Knight Time]]"
   
 
{{GG}}
 
{{GG}}
 
* "[[Gotham in Pink]]" {{mo}}
 
* "[[Gotham in Pink]]" {{mo}}
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* "[[Hear Me Roar]]" {{Mo}}
 
 
{{BB}}
 
{{BB}}
*"[[Terry's Friend Dates a Robot]]" {{cameo|as a robot}}
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* "[[Black Out]]" {{cameo|as mannequin}}
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* "[[Disappearing Inque]]" {{cameo|as mannequin}}
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* "[[Splicers]]" {{cameo|as mannequin}}
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* "[[Terry's Friend Dates a Robot]]" {{cameo|as a robot}}
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* "[[Sneak Peek]]" {{cameo|as mannequin}}
   
== Footnotes ==
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==== Feature film ====
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* ''[[Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker]]'' {{cameo|as a mannequin}}
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== References ==
 
{{Reflist}}
 
{{Reflist}}
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==External links==
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== External links ==
 
* {{dcdp|Riddler}}
 
* {{dcdp|Riddler}}
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[[Category:A to Z]]
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[[Category:Arkham Asylum inmates]]
 
[[Category:Batman rogues|Riddler]]
 
[[Category:Batman rogues|Riddler]]
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[[Category:Individuals with above average intelligence]]
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[[Category:Residents of Gotham City]]

Revision as of 19:08, 10 April 2020

Batman rogue

"Do you know what happens to gate crashers? They have to match wits with the Riddler."[1]

Edward Nygma was a former computer software designer. After losing his job, he became the supervillain known as The Riddler.

History

Edward Nygma was a genius in many fields with an absorbing love for puzzles and games. As a computer software designer for Competitron, he designed the game "Riddle of the Minotaur", which quickly became a smash hit. Competitron's profits soared, which was a boon for CEO Daniel Mockridge.

Nygma argues with Mockridge

Edward Nygma argues over his unfair firing.

However, Nygma comes into work one morning only to find his office cleaned out and his name tile removed. He is met by Mockridge who says he has been fired. Nygma is not only upset by this, he is perplexed, as it was well known he was the chief designer of Riddle of the Minotaur and that game made Competitron known in the gaming world. Mockridge casually dismisses Nygma's efforts as insignificant, and attributing the company's success to its skill with business negotiations and obtaining favorable contracts, while Nygma's contract stated that any games he made on company time would be Competitron's intellectual property, and Nygma was not entitled to any royalties. In fact, Mockridge was attempting to give Competitron exclusive rights to the game, with an eye on a lucrative sale of the company to Wayne Enterprises.

Two years later, Nygma resurfaced as "The Riddler", kidnapping Mockridge and planning to kill him. He offered Batman a chance to save Mockridge, presenting a series of puzzles and riddles to solve, ending with a run through the maze at the Riddle of the Minotaur amusement park (an actual simulation of the game).

Riddler captures Gordon

The Riddler captures Commissioner Gordon.

Confident in his genius, the Riddler was unprepared for an encounter with a rival intellect; Batman outwitted him, solving the final riddle. Though the Dynamic Duo survived the maze and saved Mockridge, the Riddler had escaped, leaving Gotham City altogether. Indirectly, the Riddler got his revenge: though Mockridge made millions from the sale of Competitron, he was traumatized by the whole near-death experience, seemingly scared of the Riddler's return for the rest of his days.[1]

Because Batman had figured out his true identity, the Riddler undertook a campaign to eliminate all traces of his former self, breaking into banks and government buildings to destroy records bearing his name. He also sent a computer to the Gotham Police with a virtual reality simulation that ended up trapping Commissioner Gordon. Batman entered the virtual reality world to rescue Gordon, and in his concentration on defeating Batman, the Riddler accidentally caused his dream world to disintegrate. Batman and Robin found the Riddler at his hideout, where his brain had been temporarily suspended through an electronic backlash and at first feared getting him out alive could be a riddle no one could solve.[2]

He recovered sometime later and briefly appeared as a member of the jury and court prosecuting Batman in Arkham Asylum. However, the Riddler was absent from the final third of the trial, and possibly seized the opportunity to escape. If so, he was soon arrested once more.

The Riddler was released once again from Arkham and appeared to have reformed. Joining with one of Gotham's well-known toymakers, Charles Baxter, the Riddler invented several puzzles that quickly became popular with children, also using his Riddler persona to boost the company's profile.

However, in secret he continued to commit daring robberies, leaving clues through his company advertisements. Although Batman was stumped, he confronted the Riddler, telling him that he knew that Nygma would never be able to stop being a criminal, and that he would catch him sooner or later.

Riddler in anguish

Nygma is driven insane after being outwitted by Batman again.

The Riddler decided he was right, and lured Batman into a booby-trapped warehouse. Presuming his rival to finally be out of the picture, Nygma decided to go straight permanently, burning his old costume. However, Batman had secretly survived by simply concealing himself in a nearby safe, and confronted the shocked Nygma. Trying and failing to figure out how Batman escaped, Nygma offered to reveal where he had hidden his stolen riches, in exchange for Batman explaining how he escaped — unknowingly confessing his crimes to Commissioner Gordon via a two-way radio on Batman’s person. As he was arrested, Nygma begged to learn how Batman escaped, but the Dark Knight refused. The inability to solve the puzzle seemed to have been driven him mad — much to the chagrin of his fellow inmates.[3]

Some time after his incarceration, Nygma returned to his Riddler persona again, donning a much gaudier costume. When the Judge was incarcerating rogues, the Riddler appeared conducting a random heist. The Judge dropped an oversized book on him, which appeared to have at least critically injured him. He survived to resurface once again though, against all odds.[4]

The Riddler, the Mad Hatter, and Bane later banded together to control Gotham during Batman's mysterious absence as few could challenge them. However, when "Batman" returned with Robin's aid, the two quickly foiled their scheme.[5]

At some point in the future, Batman took possession of one of the Riddler's costumes and kept it under glass in the Batcave.[6]

Abilities and equipment

The Riddler had no metahuman powers, but had a genius level IQ. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of a wide variety of subjects, which he incorporated into his riddles and puzzles. He was also quite skilled with technology, and had developed several cutting edge inventions.

His question-cane incorporated several different weapons, including firearms and hacking equipment.

The Riddler was unique in which the Batman had to use brainpower rather than brute force to defeat him. The Dark Knight understood that his major weakness was his inability to resist showing off how smart he was, by leaving clues that invited someone to try and catch him. To do him credit, Batman was usually the only one who could, which the Riddler acknowledged, calling the Caped Crusader "the only one worthy of the game".

Background information

In Batman Animated, Paul Dini wrote that the Riddler had the "honor" of being the most difficult of Batman's rogues to write episodes for: a cerebral villain whose main criminal purpose was showing off how smart he was instead of causing mayhem or seeking revenge. As a result, many Riddler scripts have been rejected for being too long or too silly — which explains the Riddler's relatively few appearances in the DCAU, along with the difficulty in coming up with compelling riddles.

In the DC Comics, Edward Nygma (or Nashton) loved brain teasers and puzzles as a child. When his teacher challenged his class to solve a puzzle, Edward broke into the classroom at night to allow himself extra time to solve the puzzle. However, his father discovered what happened, and beat Edward horrendously, causing him to develop a psychological defense mechanism by telling the truth in a riddle.

The character was unimportant with only a handful of appearances until the 1960s live action Batman series popularized him with the famous performance by the late Frank Gorshin.

Revamp

Like most of Batman's rogues, the Riddler underwent a revamp when he transferred from Batman: The Animated Series to The New Batman Adventures. After his original outfit was destroyed in "Riddler's Reform", he now sports a green, question mark branded jumpsuit, and he no longer wears a mask. He also has his head shaved completely bald, similar to the planned design of the Riddler during the early develoment of the third Batman live-action film, in which singer Micky Dolenz and late actor Robin Williams were considered for the role before Tim Burton was replaced by Joel Schumacher as the director of third installment.[7][8] His appearances in the latter series were brief, and he had no episodes specifically featuring him.

Bat-embargo

There were plans to include the Riddler in the Legion of Doom in the third season of Justice League Unlimited, but because of the Bat-embargo, this was not possible.[9] The Riddler's inclusion would have been a tribute to the fact that he was one of the original 13 members of the Legion in the show Challenge Of The Super Friends. It's supposed that if the Riddler would have appeared in Justice League Unlimited, he would have had a new redesign, and John Glover was also supposed to reprise the role.

Appearances

Batman: The Animated Series

The New Batman Adventures

Superman: The Animated Series

Gotham Girls

Batman Beyond

Feature film

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Wise, David (writer) & Radomski, Eric (director) (November 18, 1992). "If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?". Batman: The Animated Series. Season 1. Episode 41 (airdate). Episode 40 (production). FOX Kids.
  2. Isenberg, Marty, Skir, Robert N. (writers) & Sebast, Dick (director) (November 24, 1992). "What Is Reality?". Batman: The Animated Series. Season 1. Episode 45 (airdate). Episode 48 (production). FOX Kids.
  3. Burnett, Alan, Dini, Paul, Rogel, Randy (story) & Rogel, Randy (teleplay) & Riba, Dan (director) (September 24, 1994). "Riddler's Reform". The Adventures of Batman & Robin. Season 3. Episode 3 (airdate). Episode 79 (production). FOX Kids.
  4. 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!.
  5. Goodman, Robert (writer) & Geda, Curt (director) (October 10, 1998). "Knight Time". Superman: The Animated Series. Season 3. Episode 2 (airdate). Episode 43 (production). Kids WB!.
  6. Goodman, Robert (writer) & Riba, Dan (director) (January 31, 1999). "Black Out". Batman Beyond. Season 1. Episode 3 (airdate). Episode 3 (production). Kids WB!.
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