A reformed villain, and a rival of the Joker.
Description[]
The Riddler appears as a slim man of medium height with a narrow face that has a hooked nose and long pointed chin. He wears a tight green suit with purple shirt and tie, and on his head he has a green bowler hat. The cane or walking stick that he always carries has a prominent handle in the shape of a question mark. As he speaks in his relaxed manner while twirling the cane, we learn that he likes to either solve riddles himself or leave them around town as baffling puzzles for Batman. Riddler boasts that he always knows the solution to any riddle and has a low opinion of those who cannot match this ability, but his inability to resist solving riddles can be a problem.
We are told that he has been in Arkham Asylum but has been released having apparently been cured of his villainous ways, and he tells us he has 'gone straight', now earning his living as a consulting detective. Although Green Arrow still considers him to be 'certifiable', the Justice League are prepared to cooperate with him and make use of his problem-solving ability. His rival, the Joker, successfully antagonises him by copying his modus operandi (i.e. leaving riddles around) to seek redress for an insult suffered while in prison with Riddler.
In combat, Riddler uses his cane to hit and hook onto opponents, and spins it above him threateningly as he leaps forwards.
Appearances[]
- 39. The Brain Buster (cameo)
- 40. E. Nigma, Consulting Detective
Links[]
- Riddler at Wikipedia.
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