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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.
- Edward Nigma (later Nygma or Nashton)
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- Detective Comics #140 (October 1948)
- Origins. The Riddler's compulsion stems from parental abuse that he endured as a child. After Edward got high scores on some important tests in school, his father, unable to grasp the fact that his son was brilliant and believing he had cheated, beat him out of envy.
- Hush. In the 12 part storyline Hush, it is revealed that Riddler had suffered from cancer, which also afflicted Dr. Thomas Elliot's mother. Riddler used one of Ra's Al Ghul's Lazarus Pits to rid himself of the disease, and offered Elliot the chance to cure his mother as well, provided he paid a large sum of money.
- Aftermath. The fallout from Riddler's failed scheme would be played out in Batman: Gotham Knights #50-53. In the story "Pushback," Hush reappears and beats Riddler senseless across a rooftop.
- The New 52. In DC's 2011 relaunch of all of its monthly titles, The New 52, Riddler appears as an inmate at Arkham Asylum in Batman #1. Redesigned in the style of the new titles, he sports a green mohawk in the shape of a question mark.
Learn about Riddler, one of the Dark Knight's most notorious villains, who challenges him with clever and calculated crimes and puzzles. Discover his character facts, powers, origin, and how he became a resident of Arkham Asylum.
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. His mental psychosis results in a deep inner need to prove that he's smarter and therefore better than others, which causes him to leave behind clues in otherwise perfect crimes.
Dec 12, 2023 · A prequel to The Batman film, this comic explores Edward Nashton's backstory as the Riddler, a serial killer who sees himself as a hero. The book challenges the reader's perspective and explores the themes of perception, corruption and madness in Gotham City.
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Jan 12, 2022 · Learn about the origins, evolution and variations of the Riddler, one of Batman's most iconic foes, from his Golden Age debut in 1948 to his modern-day appearance in The Batman movie. Find out how his name, real name, motives and schemes have changed over time, and how they relate to his pop culture popularity and adaptations.