Why does Penguin wear a monocle?

The monocle is a circular corrective lens owned by Oswald Cobblepot
Oswald Cobblepot
Origin. 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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. 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 does the Penguin Have a glass bottle in 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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How did Penguin lose an eye?

In the ensuing firefight, Cobblepot loses his right eye when a grenade explodes in front of him, which he covers with a glass eye and a monocle.
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Why does 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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Why does Penguin look different in Arkham Knight?

In Arkham City, Penguin was older. His hairline had receded significantly since Origins. On his eye was what at first glance appeared to be a monocle, but was later revealed to be the bottom half of a broken glass bottle that had been shoved into his eye during a bar fight at the Iceberg Lounge.
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Countershading: Why Do Penguins Wear Tuxedos?



Is the Penguin a mobster?

The Penguin is a Gotham City mobster who fancies himself the number one "Gentleman of Crime". He is most often seen wearing a monocle, top hat, and tuxedo while carrying his signature umbrella.
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Why does the Penguin 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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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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How did Penguin become a villain?

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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Why does Penguin have a British accent?

His family have lived in Gotham for 6+ generations. He went to a public (private in the US) school in England but that would give you a very posh, RP accent since most people in public schools are from wealthy, upper class families.
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Is Oswald Cobblepot the Joker?

Could the Penguin really be the Clown? 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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Do Oswald and Ed get together?

In one of the interviews, Robin confirmed that Oswald is still in love with Edward. CBR listed Riddler and Penguin as number 4 on their "20 Most Menacing Supervillain Couples" list.
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Is Jerome the Joker?

Gotham star Cameron Monaghan and the show's producer John Stephens have confirmed that the character Jerome is not the Joker and also that the show will never be allowed to use a proper version of the iconic Clown Prince of Crime.
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Is Penguin British in Batman?

3. Why Penguin is British. In the comics, Oswald Cobblepot is part of a proud family that's called Gotham home for multiple generations.
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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 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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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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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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What is Bane's real name?

Finally, as far as television is concerned, in Season 5 of Gotham, Bane was introduced with the real name of Eduardo Dorrance, and with a background that combines his history in the comics with his role in The Dark Knight Rises.
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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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Does Robin Lord Taylor wear a fake nose in Gotham?

Yes, prosthetic nose. And they paint my teeth, fyi.
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Is Penguin a good guy in Gotham?

Penguin is always after power, and actually gets it a few times in Gotham - and once, even gets it (almost) legitimately. As Mayor, Penguin might not always be the most upstanding citizen, but he does actually try. He's also on the side of 'good', as far as Gotham goes; he wants the city to be peaceful and prosperous.
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How old is Bruce Gotham?

That could mean that Gotham is following a clear two-years-per-season timeline, though, as that would put Bruce at 12 in season 1, 14 in season 2, 16 in season 3, and in this season, 18 and just about ready to graduate high school.
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Is the Penguin insane?

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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Does Penguin know Batman identity?

The Penguin Also Has a Motive

But since he did, Cobblepot not only confirmed that Bruce is Batman, but potentially found himself an ally against Bane in the process. Alternatively, since Bane already knows who Batman is, he could have simply just told Oswald.
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