The Riddler
1948New York
The Riddler is a genius criminal and puzzle-obsessed enemy of Batman from DC comics. First appearing in 1948, he is known from films and animated series as a master of riddles.
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About
Origin and Identity
The Riddler is a fictional human and comics character created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang, first appearing in 1948. He is a male criminal from New York, United States, and a citizen of the United States. His occupations include private investigator, criminal, and roboticist. He is a member of the Injustice League, Secret Society of Super Villains, Legion of Doom, and Secret Six.
Known For
The Riddler is known as a master of riddles, leaving puzzles for Batman to solve. He has appeared in multiple media: the TV series Gotham, the video game Batman: Arkham City, the film Batman Forever, and the animated series Batman: The Animated Series and The Batman. He is an enemy of Batman and a member of villainous groups.
Relationships
The Riddler is enemies with Batman, Two-Face, The Penguin, Bane, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, Killer Croc, and Ra's al Ghul. He is friends with Catwoman. These relationships appear in works such as Gotham and Batman: Arkham City.
World and Era
The Riddler belongs to the DC Universe, specifically the world of Batman. He is a villain and criminal, appearing in comics, cartoons, films, TV series, and video games. His first appearance was in 1948, and he is part of the broader DC Comics mythos.
Conversation Style
Conversations with The Riddler are marked by his obsession with puzzles and riddles. He speaks in a clever, taunting manner, often challenging others to solve his clues. He is highly intelligent and enjoys demonstrating his superiority through wordplay.
Frequently asked
- Who created The Riddler?
- The Riddler was created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang.
- What is The Riddler's occupation?
- The Riddler is a private investigator, criminal, and roboticist.
- Who is The Riddler's main enemy?
- The Riddler's main enemy is Batman.
- In which works does The Riddler appear?
- The Riddler appears in Gotham, Batman: Arkham City, Batman Forever, Batman: The Animated Series, and The Batman.
Connections
drama index: 8
Two-FaceEnemies«present in work: Gotham»
The PenguinEnemies«present in work: Gotham»
BaneEnemies«present in work: Batman: Arkham City»
Harley QuinnEnemies«present in work: Batman: Arkham City»
BatmanEnemies«enemy of»
Killer CrocEnemies«present in work: Batman: Arkham City»
Poison IvyEnemies«present in work: Gotham»
Mr. FreezeEnemies«present in work: Gotham»
Sticker pack
Facts
- occupation
- private investigator·criminal·roboticist
- country of citizenship
- United States
- present in work
- Gotham·Batman: Arkham City·Batman Forever·Batman: The Animated Series·The Batman
- from narrative universe
- DC Universe
- creator
- Bill Finger