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The Riddler ( Edward Nigma, later Edward Nygma or Edward Nashton) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang, and debuted in Detective Comics #140 in October 1948.
The Riddler is a criminal themed around riddles, puzzles and games, and frequent enemy of Batman. Co-created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang for Detective Comics #140 (October 1948), Edward "E." Nigma (sometimes Nygma and Nashton ), he themes his crimes around these, even leaving clues for Batman and the police to solve hinting to his plans.
Possessing a genius-level intellect, the Riddler creates elaborate, sometimes Rube Goldberg-esque traps, and is even willing to use innocent civilians as bait. Although not physically imposing, the Riddler's brilliance, neurosis and lack of empathy make him an incredibly dangerous foe.
Edward Nigma, Edward Nashton, or Edward Nygma, also known as The Riddler, is a super-villain enemy of Batman who commits crimes revolving around an obsession with riddles.
Dec 12, 2023 · Everyone is the hero of their own narrative. Paul Dano and Stevan Subic's The Riddler: Year One plays with this concept as it details Edward Nashton’s tragic backstory.
Feb 18, 2022 · How Paul Dano and Matt Reeves crafted a 'more terrifying' Riddler in The Batman. Dano reflects on sleepless nights as the Riddler and the scene that made him go, "F---, this is making a movie.
Feb 23, 2022 · It’s Jim Carrey’s Riddler, in Joel Schumacher’s campy opus Batman Forever. More than that, it’s Bill Finger and Dick Sprang’s Riddler, created in 1948 as one of many colorful opponents for Batman to face. So, why does Riddler so often feel like a children’s story character? Well, because he is one. And that’s okay!
Jun 21, 2022 · Who Is the Riddler, the Sadistic and Enigmatic Villain in ‘The Batman’? By Emily Bernard. Updated Jun 21, 2022. Link copied to clipboard. Critics are raving about The Batman, the latest...
Jan 12, 2022 · The Riddler is one of Batman's most iconic foes, to the point where his catchphrase has become a pop culture touchstone all its own ( Key & Peele's hilarious 'Batmans'...
Aug 29, 2020 · Among the many reveals and teases throughout the Batman trailer that has people talking is the first sight of The Riddler, as portrayed by Paul Dano in director Matt Reeves’ highly anticipated ...
