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 Riddler - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Riddler, (Edward E. Nigma), is a DC Comics supervillain and an enemy of Batman.
Riddler had deduced, apparently during the madness (or as Nigma calls it, clarity) following exposure to the Lazarus Pit, that Bruce Wayne was Batman, that Jason Todd was once Robin, and that Jason's death antagonizes Bruce to this day.
The storyline of the Riddler becoming supremely psychotic even served as the springboard for the character's actions in the 2003 LEGO fan film, Batman: Revenge (The Batman LEGO Film), although the film was not a sequel to Batman Forever.
en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Riddler   (3336 words)

  
 Riddler: WGSH Gallery: Mego Museum : Mego Riddler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Mego captured the Riddler perfectly, because his gloves didn't have gauntlets Mego used painted hands instead of oven mitts (all the Superfoes got colored hands actually) and his belt is a more purple Batman utility belt.
The Riddler head sculpt captures the characters look perfectly, next to the Joker he may be the best of the Superfoes.
Riddler remained in the WGSH until 1979 when he was dropped from the assortment, the figure was available on both type 1 and type 2 bodies.
www.megomuseum.com /wgsh/riddler.html   (474 words)

  
 Seanbaby's Super Friends Page - The Riddler
The Riddler's power was giving the heroes clues to help them on their way.
The Riddler is about as tough as someone who scratches their name on a bathroom wall.
The Riddler should be embarrassed about a lot of things, but making a card with Gleek's face on it is the kind of things your friends will bring up 15 years later to get you to shut up.
www.seanbaby.com /superfriends/riddler.htm   (1052 words)

  
 World Famous Comics >> Law is a Ass - Bob Ingersoll, Feb 25, 2003
It was always part of the Riddler's charm, that he became obsessed with puzzles as a child, because his name was E. Nigma and adopted his obsession as a motif for crime as an adult.
First, Riddler may not be a homicidal maniac like the Joker, but he's not so "small-time" that Batman wouldn't bother with him.
Riddler, knowing that Sphinx was going to kill people in the course of a robbery and that she was going to engage in a course of conduct which would result in the murder of two or more people, helped Sphinx do it by asking the riddles.
www.worldfamouscomics.com /law/back20030225.shtml   (1512 words)

  
 Riddler - DC Database - A Wikia wiki
On one occasion however, the Riddler was injected with a dosage of Venom, which imbued him with super-human strength for a short period of time.
The Riddler has used a variety of gadgets throughout his career, the most notorious of which, is a green walking stick with a question mark-shaped brass handle.
The Riddler has a counterpart on Earth-3 called the Quizmaster who is a member of Lex Luthor's Justice Underground.
www.dcdatabaseproject.com /Riddler   (1184 words)

  
 Printer Friendly: Batman Adventures #11 Review - Silver Bullet Comics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Sure, he giggled like mad, but if you ever doubted the threat in his titter, Gorshin would stop in mid-fit and clip his voice to the cold chill of a murderous psychopath; though it would be some years later when I learned exactly what that meant.
While understanding the Riddler's needs, the authors also comprehend the dangers in sicking Batman on a charismatic and by comparison to the Joker or Killer Croc harmless kook.
Riddler must stay out of Arkham and still find a means to attract Batman's attention.
www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com /reviews/107734473793459,print.htm   (438 words)

  
 OAFE - Riddler Mini Flyer C3 Minimates review
The Riddler is one of Batman's craftiest foes, able to actually match wits with the world's greatest detective.
Though Riddler's recently had a completely stupid metrosexual makeover in the comics, this Minimate is the classic version: green jumpsuit with dozens of little question marks all over it.
Riddler's got a bemused look on his face, and features two hair pieces: one with a green bowler, one with just his hair.
www.oafe.net /yo/dcmmc3rmf.php   (774 words)

  
 The Riddler
He needs to be the Riddler to truly express the real Edward Nygma, in turn completely separating himself from any normalcy he once had.
The Riddler uses a vast array of computer and electronic gizmos in his arsenal, but is best known for the lethal use of his "?" cane.
When his plans are ultimately foiled by Batman, The Riddler's hatred turns to an obsession to outwit and ultimately destroy Batman.
www.batmantas.com /cmp/riddler.htm   (206 words)

  
 .::BATMAN ON FILM -- A History of The Batman: "THE RIDDLER"::.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Riddler is known for his purple mask and green, question mark-covered costume -- it’s usually tights or a business suit and bowler hat.
The Riddler was introduced to mainstream audiences by actor Frank Gorshin who portrayed the character in the 1960s BATMAN television series and live-action movie.
Before the television series, the character was a minor, “gimmick villain,” but due to the success of the TV series the popularity of the character as portrayed by Gorshin, The Riddler became a major villain in the comics.
www.batman-on-film.com /historyofthebatman_riddler_villains.html   (493 words)

  
 The Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comic Book Writing
The first Bill Finger Awards were presented to veteran writer Arnold Drake, who accepted in person at the 2005 Comic-Con International in San Diego, and to Jerry Siegel, co-creator of Superman; Siegel's widow Joanne accepted for her late husband.
It was after he joined EC Comics in 1949 that he especially distinguished himself with both humor work, as the editor-creator of Mad and author of its classic early issues, and with war comics as the editor/writer of Two-Fisted Tales and Frontline Combat.
The 2006 awards are being underwritten by DC Comics (the major sponsor), this year joined by Comics Buyer's Guide (CBG), Heritage Auctions, and TwoMorrows Publishing (supporting sponsors).
www.comic-con.org /cci/cci_finger.shtml   (974 words)

  
 Comics You Should Own #5 - Batman "Dark Knight, Dark City" » PopCultureShock
Milligan puts the Riddler in a situation that makes sense (in the context of a comic book, true, but still...) and the characters comment on why he has become more bloodthirsty and cruel.
This is not the Riddler we know, and we wonder along with the characters what has happened to him.
Anyway, those three comics were some of the first comics I ever got, and the one panel with Batman standing over the baby with the knife, ready to cut in is just disturbing.
popcultureshock.com /features.php?id=1169   (1521 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
A genius, Riddler is able to stump and confound almost everyone in Gotham--everyone except The Batman.
Knowing that he would be helping Detective Ellen Yin to discover his riddles, Riddler moved them across the city, stopping his containers of "explosives." The explosives, in reality, turned out to be nothing more than gelatin desert.
Chasing Riddler down, they found him at the site of where the original clue was given.
www.freewebtown.com /comicsanimated/tb_riddler.html   (151 words)

  
 The Batman Villains: The Riddler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Edward Nigma, the Riddler, is a man who delights in the setting up of a crime, and in forewarning the police (and Batman) of his upcoming capers.
The Riddler discovered how fun and challenging puzzers were when he was a young boy (he cheated on a puzzle in school to win a prize), and he gradually turned to crime as he got older.
The Riddler often has two female assistants that help him, Quiz and Query.
thebatman.bravepages.com /comics/villains/riddler.htm   (87 words)

  
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The Riddler is a very interesting character, and has been a persistent plague of the Dynamic Duo for over fifty years.
The Riddler tests Batman to his very mental limit, but has yet to be very sucessful as a criminal, due to his clue giving.
The Riddler wasn't boosted into the ranks of big time Bat villians until Frank Gorshin's portrayl of the Riddler on the 1960's Batman TV show.
www.angelfire.com /wi/outsiders4life/riddler.html   (262 words)

  
 Riddler Edward Nigma Bio Origin 1st appearance - Batman Forever - Batman Characters | Legions Of Gotham Comic Book Cave   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Cold, aloof, and possessed of a steely wit, the Riddler challenges Batman to a duel of wits by leaving a trail of riddles, puzzles and cryptograms.
In fact, he is psychologically incapable of committing any crime without offering a clue as to how he can be caught.
Unfortunately for the Riddler, he has met his match in Batman who's been able to decipher even his cleverest conundrums.
www.legionsofgotham.org /BIOSriddler.html   (136 words)

  
 Comics & Cartoons - Questions, Answers, Fun Facts, Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
This comic strip was created by Bill Holman in 1935.
Which comics included the Bumpkin Billionaires and Lolly Pop and what was the premise of these two comic strips?
I'm trying to remember a comic strip character in the Sunday edition of the New York Daily News in the 1950s named either Flopsy or Mopsy, but was not a rabbit.
www.funtrivia.com /en/Entertainment/Comics-Cartoons-14841.html   (829 words)

  
 Legends Of The Dark Knight #187
This is part of a new story arc that is suppose to establish the Riddler as a major bad-azz.
But they also tell us that the Riddler was a "child protege." Um, I guess they meant "child prodigy." At any rate, we are now suppose to believe the Riddler is a major threat who flmails some rich buffoon and almost kills Batman.
This is about the fourth time the Riddler has been revamped since the 1980s and this one is probably the least convincing.
comicbookbin.com /legendsofdarkknight187.html   (246 words)

  
 Riddler Gallery - www.patfullerton.com
The Riddler only made two comic book appearances in the forties, both in 1948.
The result, basically unmemorable, was highlighted by the appearances of Adam West and Burt Ward as Batman and Robin, as well as Frank Gorshin reprising his role of The Riddler.
The Riddler as he appeared on the 1978-79 TV cartoon CHALLENGE OF THE SUPERFRIENDS, as a member of The Legion Of Doom.
www.patfullerton.com /batman/riddler.html   (419 words)

  
 Polite Dissent » Believable?: comics, medicine, and medical comics
One of the concluding ideas of the Hush storyline in Batman was that the Riddler knew that Bruce Wayne was Batman, but that it didn’t really matter because nobody would believe him because he was the Riddler.
Barely a year later, the Joker is saving the Riddler’s life in Batman: Gotham Knights because he wants to find out from the Riddler who killed his wife.
But at the end of the story when Batman asked Riddler where Jason’s body was, Riddler wouldn’t give him an answer, and got clocked for it.
politedissent.com /archives/114   (476 words)

  
 Hush (comics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hush is a DC Comics supervillain and an enemy of Batman.
While he went on to Harvard and became a successful surgeon, Elliot continued to hold an irrational grudge towards his childhood friend for having the good fortune he never had.
It was revealed that the Riddler was the real mastermind behind the whole plot, guiding Elliot and providing him with information from the shadows.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hush_(comics)   (1574 words)

  
 Comics
This irked many gay comics fans already well-versed in the subtler nuances of queer comic code.
Apollo and Midnighter, two members of the Authority, from DC Comics' Vertigo imprint, have been known to engage in a bit of affectionate smooching aboard their high-powered spacecraft.
In 1997 several gay comics fans, finding other online sites to be unfriendly, formed the Gay League to help clarify who's who, and who's dating whom.
www.planetout.com /pno/entertainment/comics/superheroes/comics.html   (274 words)

  
 IGN: Dini on Detective Comics
During the question and answer period of the call, Dini was asked why he chose to "ret-con" (or erase) the Riddler's knowledge of Batman's secret identity.
During the Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee storyline called "Hush" the Riddler discovers that Bruce Wayne is Batman.
The most obvious example of this mix would be Harley Quinn, a sidekick to the Joker, who originated in the cartoon and eventually appeared in the comics.
comics.ign.com /articles/740/740787p1.html   (1013 words)

  
 Comics Continuum
He said he understood Riddler's importance among Batman's villains in writing the episode.
"Riddler is fun because he's so sinisterly smart -- but hard for the same reasons.
With gameplay that unfolds through interactive comic book panels, players are seamlessly integrated into the game via simultaneous multiple visual perspectives.
www.comicscontinuum.com /stories/0505/20/index.htm   (1285 words)

  
 Frank Gorshin Website-The Riddler
The Riddler delights in leaving Batman (Adam West) and Robin fiendish clues to his crimes and the series played up the camp potential of heroes and villains in fancy dress, with fist fights overwritten with such words as “Pow”, “Zap”, “Biff” and “Boff”.
His manic portrayal of The Riddler in the Batman TV series was directly responsible for turning the character in the comics from a minor villain into one of Batman's top major recurring enemies.
Clad in a green suit, green tights and bowler hat, all covered in question marks, Gorshin's cackling, frenzied portrayal of one of Batman's craftiest supervillains, whose catchphrase was "Riddle me this, Batman", not only set the tone for the hugely popular series, but inspired future nemeses of the "caped crusader".
www.therealfrankgorshin.com /the_riddler.html   (315 words)

  
 STL COMICS - Calling All Comics Weekly: Vol.1 #4 - by KEVIN McCARLEY
I met Frank twice, both times at comic conventions, and found him most approachable and appreciative to his fans.
Although he is probably best-known for his portrayal of The Riddler, Gorshin had actually already established himself in Hollywood well-before his appearance on Batman.
On his role of The Riddler, Gorshin said, "When I was first approached to play the Riddler, I thought it was a joke.
stlcomics.com /columns/cac/X   (797 words)

  
 WizKids - DC HeroClix
One of the classic Batman villains, Riddler’s no pushover, but he’s not a straightforward combatant either.
All of Riddler’s combat values are on the low end, but he can use Perplex to help out his teammates by increasing their abilities or lowering your opponent’s.
The DC Bullet and all characters, names, logos, distinctive likenesses and related indicia are trademarks of DC Comics.
www.wizkidsgames.com /heroclix/dc/figuregallery.asp?unitid=2410   (143 words)

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