How did Penguin get his scars?

Warner Bros. According to "The Art of the Batman," the Penguin makeup took anywhere from three-and-a-half to four hours to apply, and was made of several facial prosthetics, including cheek pieces, a false nose, a brow, and even ears.
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Why does the Penguin have scars on his face?

In The Batman, Colin Farrell's Oswald is outfitted with a tuxedo, and the actor wore facial prosthetics to give off a rougher and scarred appearance (even his nose is shaped like a beak).
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How did cobblepot get his limp?

Cobblepot starts out as a small-time criminal working for mobster Fish Mooney (Jada Pinkett Smith). After Mooney discovers that Cobblepot is an informant for the Gotham City Police Department (GCPD), she hobbles him by breaking his ankle, giving him a waddle-like limp that befits his hated nickname, "Penguin".
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What happened to Penguins face?

When one such client who couldn't pay, a barroom brawl broke out, which resulted in a broken beer bottle that was lodged into Penguin's left eye, a favor which Cobblepot repaid by taking both of the client's eyes, as well as left him wandering blindly through the Gotham freeway at rush hour.
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Why is Penguin deformed in Batman Returns?

Danny DeVito as Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin: Abandoned at birth due to his hideous appearance by his aristocratic parents, he spends his life living in the sewers of Gotham City. He eventually rises and thickens a plot to take over Gotham as its new Mayor.
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What is Joker's real name?

Jack Napier, also known as the Joker, is a fictional character introduced in the 1989 superhero film Batman, directed by Tim Burton. Primarily portrayed by Jack Nicholson, the character was based on the iconic supervillain the Joker.
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What is Two Face's real name?

Two-Face (Harvey Dent) is a supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of the superhero Batman. The character was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger and first appeared in Detective Comics #66 (August 1942).
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Is Penguin a cannibal?

Penguin is one of few Batman rogues that is recognized as sane, others including Catwoman, Bane, and Ra's al Ghul. However, some stories show him as an inmate at Arkham Asylum and he, on at least one occasional, committed acts of cannibalism.
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Why is Penguin called Cobblepot?

Traditionally in Batman lore, Cobblepott is called "Penguin" due to the way he looks and dresses. Born short and round with a beak-like nose, Oswald was often clad in black and white evening suits, giving him the appearance of a penguin and earning him the corresponding nickname from an early age.
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Is Penguin the Joker?

Back in October, a reddit user posted a theory that blew many a mind in the "Gotham" fandom: that fan-favorite Oswald Cobblepot (Robin Lord Taylor) was not actually Batman's villain The Penguin, but the Joker himself.
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What is wrong with Oswald cobblepot?

He lost his power after being driven underground by Theo Galavan and later was sent to Arkham where he was rehabilitated and reunited with his long lost father until his stepfamily killed him and abused Oswald to the point where he had a psychotic break and then killed them.
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Why does Oswald walk like that?

Limp: After being punished for betraying Fish Mooney, Cobblepot's leg never healed right, leaving him with a visible limp. He later had an ankle brace which restored his ability to walk right.
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Who is Harley Quinn in Gotham?

Ecco was specifically created to serve as the Gotham version of Harley Quinn. The two, aside from physical traits, share a number of similarities, including their devotion to their bosses (Jeremiah and the Joker) and usage of terms like "Puddin'".
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Is Penguin blind in one eye?

Use. The monocle is a circular corrective lens owned by Oswald Cobblepot. He wore it after a fatal injury he received during the final days of the No Man's Land crisis left his right eye permanently dilated and discolored.
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Why is The Riddler a villain?

The Riddler appears in The Question series, being convinced to become a "big-time villain" by a prostitute he meets on a bus. He hijacks the bus and begins asking riddles, killing and robbing anyone that gets them wrong. Question quickly subdues him by asking him philosophical riddles in return.
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What crimes did the Penguin commit?

Using the prison's workshop, Penguin made some mechanical wings that enabled him to escape from prison. He and his henchmen then committed a series of crimes using the mechanical wings which involved abducting Robin so that they can get Batman to reveal his true identity.
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Why does the Penguin use umbrellas?

Apparently, Penguin's father died of pneumonia in a rain storm and his "overprotective mother" made him carry around an umbrella with him everywhere.
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Are penguins asexual?

Penguins are monogamous, meaning they mate with one partner per year. The ratio of females to males is 3:2, which creates competition between the females in finding a mate. After a female finds a mate, the female lays an egg after 8 short months.
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Why does Two-Face flip a coin?

As Two-Face, he would flip the coin when making any significant life decisions. If the coin lands on the scarred side, Two-Face will pursue acts of evil. If the coin lands on the unmarked side, he is compelled to commit acts of good.
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What is Harvey Dent's tragic flaw?

Harvey Dents hamartia, which is the tragic flaw that eventually leads to his downfall, was that he was trying to put away all of the thugs and the gangsters in Gotham City in hopes of increasing the safety, security, and overall quality of life for those residing in the city.
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Why did Two-Face became Two-Face?

Harvey became Two-Face due to a combination of Maroni's scarring, untreated mental illness, marital stress and his own personal choices. But one has to wonder if Batman and Gordon ever lay awake at night haunted by the role they played in Harvey's downfall.
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Was all of Joker in his head?

1. It's all in his head. Before the credits roll on Joker, audiences are asked to suspend all belief that what they've been watching is actually true. As the movie heads into its final chapter, it becomes increasingly clear that the Harlequin of Hate has been telling a few porky pies.
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Is Joe Chill the Joker?

This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the film Joker and is an adaptation of Joe Chill. The original character was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane and first appeared in Detective Comics #33.
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Why can't they call Jerome the Joker?

"They did not want to dilute the very lucrative brand. It allowed for creativity on our end." The reveal finally explains why Gotham has never officially labelled Jerome or his brother Jeremiah as the DC villain, despite the characters bearing a striking resemblance to the Clown Prince of Crime.
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