What is penguins real name?

The Penguin (Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of the superhero Batman. The character made his first appearance in Detective Comics #58 (December 1941) and was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger.
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What is penguins real name in Gotham?

Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot (born Kapelput), also known as The Penguin, is a character and one of the main antagonists on the FOX television series Gotham, portrayed by Robin Lord Taylor.
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Why is cobblepot called 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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Does Penguin have a wife?

After talking to Bane, Penguin was released. Once he was free, Oswald learned that, in order to make his point clear, Bane had killed Oswald's beloved Penny Cobblepot - a literal penguin Oswald had married. Cobblepot arranged for her to be buried next to a pre-marked grave plot for himself.
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What is Catwoman real name?

Catwoman, comic character, a wily and agile professional thief and sometime love interest of superhero Batman. Clad in a skintight bodysuit and stylized mask and carrying a whip, Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman, has frequently crossed and recrossed the line between villain and antiheroine.
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Supervillain Origins: The Penguin



What is Robin real name?

Robin the Boy Wonder was actually Dick Grayson, the youngest of a family of circus aerialists, who witnessed his mother and father plunging to their deaths from a sabotaged trapeze.
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What is Riddler's real name?

Created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang, The Riddler — aka Edward Nygma, or “E. Nigma” — is a supervillain who aims to challenge Batman in a battle of wits, leaving clues and riddles for the world's greatest detective to solve in order to catch him. Since debuting in 1948's Detective Comics No.
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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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Do penguins fall in love?

Are penguins monogamous and do they fall in love? Yes, penguins are monogamous and will stay with one partner for a breeding season. However, they don't always stay with the same mate for life.
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Is the Penguin evil?

The Penguin (Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of the superhero Batman.
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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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Why is 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 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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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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Why does Oswald Cobblepot have a limp?

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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What is poison ivy's real name?

Following the events of the DC maxi-series comic Crisis on Infinite Earths, which massively retconned DC Universe history and continuity, Poison Ivy's origins were revised in Secret Origins #36, 1988, written by Neil Gaiman. Poison Ivy's real name is Dr. Pamela Lillian Isley, PhD, a Gotham City botanist.
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Do penguins kiss?

The penguin has a long beak, making it essentially impossible for him to kiss his mate or his young, but penguins have been observed touching their beaks to one another, and pecking each other, possibly as a precursor for endless preening.
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What are baby penguins called?

Baby penguins are called chicks or nestlings. A group of baby penguins that band together for protection against the cold and predators is called a creche, which is derived from the French word that means “manger”.
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Can penguins fly?

No, technically penguins cannot fly.

However, the wing structures of penguins are evolved for swimming, rather than flying in the traditional sense. Penguins swim underwater at speeds of up to 15 to 25 miles per hour . As adept swimmers, penguins spend a lot of time in the water.
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Who killed Penguin's mother?

In this episode, Penguin and Butch release Penguin's mother, but is killed by Galavans, forcing the Penguin into his vengeful conquest against them. Gordon, Bullock and GCPD are forced to protect Theo Galavan from him, but Gordon learns the truth behind Galavan's machinations.
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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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Are Batman and Penguin the same age?

The comic book Penguin is significantly older than Batman. However, Oswald Cobblepot of Gotham seems to be in his mid-twenties. If we assume that Bruce becomes Batman within 10 years (around age 22 or so), that only puts Penguin in his mid-thirties.
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What is scarecrows real name?

The Scarecrow (Dr. Jonathan Crane) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, he made his debut in World's Finest Comics #3 (September, 1941).
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Why did Riddlers name change?

Conversation. Breaking: Paul Dano is THE RIDDLER hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ba… Actually that's from the comics too. In the comics he changes his name from Nashton to Nygma because he's that corny.
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Why was Riddlers name changed?

The Riddler

When Edward got older, he left home and became a carnival performer, using his skills to cheat carnival-goers out of their money. But this was not enough for him. He longed for something more, and became the Riddler, at the same time changing his name to Edward Nigma ("E.
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