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 he called the Penguin?

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 Oswald Cobblepot evil?

Oswald Cobblepot is one of Gotham's main characters - but even though he's a villain, he's been on the side of good sometimes. Penguin may have been one of the many (many) villains at the center of Gotham, but that doesn't mean that he was always the bad guy... or at least, that he only ever did terrible things.
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Why does Oswald hate being called Penguin?

Season 1. 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 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 Penguin become evil?

Born Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot, the Penguin was teased very much in his childhood due to his short stature, obesity, and bird-like nose. These traits made him an outcast in his rich, debutante family. Their rejection drove him to become evil.
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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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Is Oswald cobblepot a virgin?

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But, after several long moments, Oswald becomes frustrated with himself and simply blurts out, "I'm not sexually attracted to you." Oswald and Edward navigate their new relationship after Oswald reveals his asexuality.
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Is the Penguin evil?

Penguin is an iconic villain in Batman's rogues gallery. He is not as insane as some other characters, but is certainly no less cruel or devious. After a well-received portrayal in the Gotham TV series, Penguin will receive yet another portrayal from Colin Farrell in the upcoming The Batman (2021) film.
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How did Penguin lose his eye?

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 the penguins face scarred?

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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Why does Penguin have a scar?

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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Who is Harley Quinn 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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Do penguins eat meat?

Penguins are carnivores; they eat only meat. Their diet includes krill (tiny crustaceans), squid and fish.
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Why can't penguins fly?

To dive deep, to catch fast-swimming prey, and to survive frigid temperatures, their bodies have huge fat supplies, heavy muscles, and densely packed feathers. There's no way they could fly with such short wings and heavy bodies.
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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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Is Penguin a psychopath?

They're psychopaths. Is Oswald Cobblepot as psychopath? Take, for example, Oswald Cobblepot (Robin Lord Taylor). The man known as the Penguin appears on the surface to be simply a clumsy, stuttering ne'er-do-well, but underneath he is a calculating criminal and ruthless killer completely lacking in remorse or empathy.
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Is Penguin an anti hero?

He prominently appears as the antihero and supporting protagonist in the second season and fifth season.
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Are Penguin and Gordon friends?

Jim Gordon: Jim Gordon is Penguin's former friend turned greatest adversary. When they first met, Jim was a rookie cop and Oswald was simply Fish Mooney's umbrella boy.
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Does Penguin get fat in Gotham?

The actor didn't dance around the "hefty" subject, although his answer will surely leave some disappointed: In the time period we are shooting the show, unfortunately he will not get fat. What you definitely will see this year is more of the iconography of the Penguin.
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What is the 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 killed Penguin in Batman Returns?

Batman foils his scheme and the Penguin dies following a climactic duel with the Dark Knight where he succumbs to the wounds sustained from the fall from his ceiling and from the toxic sewage. His penguin family carries out a makeshift funeral, pushing his body back into the water.
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How is the Penguin a villain?

One source claims that he became a criminal after the bird shop and all of it's birds were repossesed after the death of his mother to pay off her debts. Another source claims he was driven to crime after being rejected by his high-society family.
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Are the Joker and Penguin friends?

Joker and Penguin will never be the best of friends but they managed to get along well in the past and even worked together multiple times. Their goals are very different but when it comes to it, they can still overcome their differences and be evil side by side.
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Who was Batman's first villain?

Alfred Stryker: The first villain Batman ever encountered.
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