Who was the best Riddler?

The Batman: The 10 Best Riddler Actors, According To Ranker
  1. 1 Cory Michael Smith - Gotham (2014 - 2019)
  2. 2 Paul Dano - The Batman (2022) ...
  3. 3 Frank Gorshin - Batman (1966) & The Legends Of The Superheroes (1979) ...
  4. 4 John Glover - Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1994) ...
  5. 5 Jim Carrey - Batman Forever (1995) ...
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What is the best version of the Riddler?

1 Best: The Batman's Riddler Is Dark and Murderous, But Sympathetic
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Was Jim Carrey a good Riddler?

In the previous year, a trifecta of mega hits (Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber) launched Carrey into super stardom. Most importantly, his comedic timing and physical presence were perfect for what the Riddler had been in the past, and for how much farther the character could be pushed.
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How many Riddlers were there?

There have been five live-action versions of the Riddler, each actor imbuing the character with their own distinct style. Of all the villains in Batman's rogues' gallery, few have proved more difficult to place a finger on than the Riddler.
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Who is the Riddler's greatest enemy?

Enemies
  • Poison Ivy. ...
  • Quincy Sharp. ...
  • Ra's Al Ghul. ...
  • Red Arrow. ...
  • Red Robin. ...
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  • The Red Death. An alternate Bruce Wayne from Earth -52, he forcefully fused himself with the Flash and afterwards became a more ruthless crime fighter. ...
  • Tim Drake. Tim Drake is one of several characters to have portrayed Batman's sidekic, Robin.
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Every Live-Action Version Of The Riddler Ranked Worst To Best



Who was the real Riddler?

The Riddler (Edward Nigma, later Edward Nygma and Edward Nashton) 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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Who is the better villain Joker or Riddler?

With that said, as terrifying as the Riddler is, The Dark Knight's Joker is the better villain in terms of his overall competence and character development despite the fact that the Riddler managed to cause more serious damage to Gotham.
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Who was the first Riddler?

Hollywood Flashback: In 1966, Frank Gorshin Was Batman's Original Riddler. The character actor's maniacal laugh and acrobatic moves set the tone for future incarnations of the villain, from Jim Carrey to Conan O'Brien to 'The Batman' actor Paul Dano.
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Are there 2 Riddlers?

Instead, The Riddler may be a step on Elliot's path to becoming Hush in The Batman 2 (or whatever Warner calls its inevitable sequel). The evidence — When The Riddler is captured in the diner near the end of The Batman, the police find two IDs: Patrick Parker and Edward Nashton.
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Who first played the Riddler?

Frank Gorshin played the character in the series, the first incarnation to wear a green derby hat and jacket on occasion. John Astin played the character in two episodes, where he was the first incarnation to carry a question mark-shaped cane. In 1979 Gorshin returned as the Riddler in Legends of the Superheroes.
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Who is the best Batman ever?

Despite only acting in three Batman movies, Christian Bale is the most popular opinion among fans as the best Batman of all time. This is in part because of Bale's incredible performance in all three movies as Batman/Bruce Wayne, and also partially due to the unbelievably high quality of all three films in the series.
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Is the Riddler accurate in The Batman?

Following the steps of Frank Gorshin and Cory Michael Smith, Paul Dano's Riddler was an ode to the brilliance of the DC villain. While The Batman's Riddler is accurate in several ways, the movie also added outlandish aspects to the classic foe.
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Did Riddler know Bruce was Batman?

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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Is hush the Riddler or Thomas Elliot?

In the comic, we learn that Bruce's childhood friend Thomas Elliot was Hush, which ends up being one of the most shocking betrayals ever for Bruce. Yet, while Hush was the face of it all, it turns out that the Riddler is actually the mastermind behind everything.
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Who played the best Penguin in Batman?

The Batman: The 10 Best Penguin Actors, According To Ranker
  1. 1 Robin Lord Taylor - Gotham (2014–19)
  2. 2 Danny DeVito - Batman Returns (1992) ...
  3. 3 Burgess Meredith - Batman (1966) ...
  4. 4 Colin Farrell - The Batman (2022) ...
  5. 5 Paul Williams - Batman: The Animated Series (1992–95) ...
  6. 6 Norlan North - Batman: Arkham (2009–present) ...
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Why was Frank Gorshin replaced as the Riddler?

The reason was due to Frank Gorshin asking for a pay rise for the second season as he felt he deserved so after he was the star of the first season, with being the most prominent villain of that season and also being nominated for a bafta with his role as Riddler.
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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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Who is Batman's first villain?

Alfred Stryker: The first villain Batman ever encountered.
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Who was Riddler talking to 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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Is the Riddler autistic?

More than your average textbook weirdo, The Riddler is a patient of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Categorized by inappropriate social interactions, severe behavioral disturbances, and obsessive habits, this disorder aptly explicates The Riddler's compulsion to ask riddles as well as his total lack of social skills.
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Why is silk like grass?

Riddle: Why is silk like grass? Answer: They are both sold by the yard.
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Who is smarter Joker or Batman?

Batman is smarter in tactical knowledge and science, physics and in that realm while joker is smarter in the sense that he can outsmart and outgun anyone because of the shee r amount of insanity alone. Also joker is a strategic master mind even batman admitted it in the man who laughs comic.
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Does Penguin date Riddler?

So, the Penguin and the Riddler are officially dating on Gotham. Does that surprise you? The revelation shocked quite a few fans watching Fox's Batman prequel series, and many of them weren't too happy about it.
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Who said riddle me this?

In the 1960s Batman TV series, the villain The Riddler, played by Frank Gorshin, often prefaced riddles he would use to taunt Batman with the phrase riddle me this.
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