Who created the Riddler?

The Riddler 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.

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How was the Riddler created?

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.
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How did the Riddler get all his information?

It's revealed at The Riddler's hideout that he had been communicating with followers via a 4Chan-style message board, telling them exactly how to prepare while giving them clues and guidance on how to execute his master plan.
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Why did Riddler become evil?

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.
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Who was the Riddler based on?

Not only has Matt said that there is some Zodiac inspiration behind the Riddler, but it's evident in many of the Riddler's actions throughout the film. Of course, the one major difference is that the Riddler eventually gets caught, and he's revealed to be Edward Nashton.
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Origin of The Riddler



What did Batman inject himself with?

Batman injected himself with a shot of adrenaline in order for him to overcome his injuries and continue fighting. After The Riddler's arrest, the villain's final act of terrorism is handed over to his followers, who oversee the flooding of Gotham whilst threatening the civilians with firearms.
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Is the Zodiac Killer the Riddler?

And from the very first trailer for the film, it was clear that The Batman was drawing inspiration from a real life serial killer for its version of the Riddler: the infamous Zodiac Killer who terrorized California in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and whose crimes remain unsolved to this day.
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What is the Riddler's goal?

For most versions of the character, the Riddler's only goal is to prove his intellectual dominance in Gotham City over the only person he sees as his equal—the Batman. And yet, Riddler loses the challenge to his cowled opponent every single time.
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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 does the Riddler suffer from?

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Edward Nigma has a form of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). However much this narcissist sometimes wants to pull a caper without sending a riddle, he cannot. His occasional attempts to fight the compulsion show he knows it can be maladaptive.
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Who was talking to the Riddler at the end?

Stuck in Arkham, Riddler is understandably upset that his horrible plan didn't play out fully. However, he's greeted by a seemingly sympathetic fellow inmate (Barry Keoghan). We only see him momentarily, but his facial scars and creepy laugh hint at his identity. "One day you're on top, the next you're a clown...
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Did Riddler know Batman was Bruce?

Fittingly, The Batman makes a mystery of it—a riddle, if you will—playing the Riddler/Batman dynamic in such a way as to leave viewers confused as to whether or not Riddler (Paul Dano) knew the secret. I'm here to tell you: Riddler does not know who Batman is.
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How did Riddler know who Batman was?

One possible explanation for this is that the Riddler talks of Batman being the true version of himself. Much like when he puts on his mask, the Riddler thinks that when Batman is under his cowl, then that's who he really is and it doesn't really matter who's behind the mask – even if that is Bruce Wayne. Warner Bros.
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Who was Batman's first villain?

Alfred Stryker: The first villain Batman ever encountered.
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Who killed the Riddler?

After realizing that John had set him up, Riddler was shot by a poisoned dart from a drone operated by Tiffany. As he died, he mentioned how they had "broken the Pact". This comment caused Batman to realize that John and "his friends" had been involved with Riddler and his actions.
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How did the Joker become the Joker?

The heist goes awry; the comedian leaps into a chemical vat to escape Batman, surfacing disfigured. This, combined with the earlier accidental death of his wife and unborn child, drives the comedian insane, turning him into the Joker.
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Who killed Bruce Wayne's parents?

In Batman's origin story, Joe Chill is the mugger who murders young Bruce Wayne's parents, Dr. Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne. The murder traumatizes Bruce, inspiring his vow to avenge their deaths by fighting crime as the vigilante Batman.
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Is the Joker immortal?

Part four of the new Batman comic series Endgame was released recently. The new issue revealed the shocking new origin of Batman's most infamous villain, The Joker. As it turns out, The Clown Prince of Crime is actually immortal.
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Does Joker love Batman?

The Joker's obsessive relationship with Batman goes beyond hero and villain - and he constantly admits he's in love with the Dark Knight.
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Are the Riddler and Joker friends?

Filmmaker Matt Reeves has confirmed the character is none other than the Joker, who strikes up an unlikely friendship with Edward Nashton/the Riddler (Paul Dano).
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Who was in jail with Riddler?

It was previously credited as Unseen Arkham Prisoner. The film stars Robert Pattinson as Batman and Paul Dano as the Riddler. Barry Keoghan is seen as The Riddler's new friend The Joker in The Batman's latest film. Matt confirmed that the character was indeed the Joker, seen only in one scene.
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Who was the Riddler talking to in jail?

As Riddler wallows in failure in Arkham Asylum, he has a conversation with the neighboring inmate, who turns out to be the Clown Prince of Crime himself. This finally confirmed fans' suspicions that actor Barry Keoghan would be the next Joker.
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Is the Joker the same as the Riddler?

The Riddler uses wit and intelligence while the Joker uses an assortment of weapons like a flower lapel that sprays substances, a gun, a high-voltage hand buzzer, and his trademark Joker venom. The Joker also shares a unique relationship with Batman having victimized some of Batman's acquaintances and associates.
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Who is the rat in The Batman?

Carmine Falcone (John Turturro) was the rat. Years prior to the events of The Batman, he tipped the police off to his main competitor in organized crime in Gotham, Salvatore Maroni, which led to the biggest drug bust in Gotham history.
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Why was Zodiac Killer named?

The Zodiac originated the name himself in a series of taunting letters and cards that he mailed to regional newspapers, threatening killing sprees and bombings if they were not printed.
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