Comic biography of Edward Nygma, the Riddler, from his first appearance in 1948 to recent storylines, highlighting his puzzle obsession, green suit and question mark cane, role as the mastermind behind Hush, his time as a private investigator, and his status as a Batman nemesis.
Edward Nygma appears as a minor criminal in Detective Comics #140, created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang. He is later developed into a major Batman villain with a signature green suit and question mark cane. #DCComics #Riddler
The Riddler returns in Batman #171, 'The Remarkable Ruse of the Riddler,' now wearing his iconic green suit and leaving riddles, solidifying his modus operandi. #DCComics #Batman
The Riddler is portrayed by Frank Gorshin in the Batman TV series, whose manic performance makes the character a pop culture icon. #TV #Batman
The Riddler appears alongside the Joker and Penguin in Batman #201, the first team-up of Batman's three greatest foes. #DCComics #Batman
The Riddler returns in Batman #227, 'The Riddler's Return,' after a brief hiatus, continuing his pattern of leaving riddles for Batman. #DCComics #Riddler
In Detective Comics #446, the Riddler devises a complex riddle-based crime spree. #DCComics #Riddler
The Riddler turns Gotham into a giant puzzle in Batman #291. #DCComics #Riddler
In Batman #336, the Riddler claims to be retiring after one last crime. #DCComics #Riddler
The Riddler returns in Batman #348 with a musical-themed crime spree. #DCComics #Riddler
In Batman #377, the Riddler challenges Batman to solve a series of deadly puzzles. #DCComics #Riddler
The Riddler reveals his knowledge of Batman's secret identity in Batman #452, though he is disbelieved. #DCComics #Riddler
A one-shot comic focuses on the Riddler's origin and psychology. #DCComics #Riddler
The Riddler appears in the 'Batman: Cataclysm' storyline, taking advantage of the earthquake-devastated Gotham. #DCComics #Batman
During the 'No Man's Land' event, the Riddler establishes a territory in Gotham's ruins. #DCComics #Batman
In Batman #608-619, the Riddler orchestrates the 'Hush' plot, manipulating events to expose Batman's identity. #DCComics #Hush
At the end of the Hush storyline, the Riddler is shot by the Joker, losing his memory of Batman's identity. #DCComics #Hush
The Riddler appears briefly in the 'War Games' crossover. #DCComics #Batman
The Riddler slowly recovers his memory and begins plotting anew in Batman #651. #DCComics #Riddler
The Riddler fully returns in a one-shot, resuming his criminal career. #DCComics #Riddler
In the 'Battle for the Cowl' event, the Riddler explores the power vacuum in Gotham. #DCComics #Batman
The Riddler is rebooted in the New 52, appearing in 'Batman: The Court of Owls' arc. #DCComics #New52
In 'Batman: Zero Year,' the Riddler blackouts Gotham and becomes the city's ruler. #DCComics #ZeroYear
The Riddler appears in the weekly series 'Batman: Eternal,' aiding or hindering Batman. #DCComics #Batman
Batman defeats the Riddler, who is imprisoned in Arkham Asylum at the end of 'Zero Year.' #DCComics #ZeroYear
In 'Endgame,' the Riddler is infected by the Joker's toxin and becomes a zombie-like thrall. #DCComics #Batman
The Riddler appears in the 'I Am Gotham' arc of the Rebirth series. #DCComics #Rebirth
The Riddler appears in the 'Dark Nights: Metal' event as a captive of the Batman Who Laughs. #DCComics #Metal
The Riddler appears in the lead-up to Batman and Catwoman's ill-fated wedding. #DCComics #Batman
The Riddler is featured in a short story in Detective Comics #1000. #DCComics #DetectiveComics
A one-shot ties into 'Year of the Villain,' with the Riddler receiving a power boost from Lex Luthor. #DCComics #YearOfTheVillain
During 'The Joker War,' the Riddler plays a minor role in the chaos. #DCComics #JokerWar
Young Bruce Wayne encounters the Riddler in the limited series 'Batman: The Knight.' #DCComics #Batman
In 'Infinite Frontier,' the Riddler reinvents himself as a private investigator, using his intellect for good. #DCComics #InfiniteFrontier
A six-issue limited series, 'The Riddler: Year One,' written by Paul Dano, explores the character's origins. #DCComics #Riddler
The Riddler appears in comic tie-ins to the film 'The Batman,' focusing on Edward Nashton. #DCComics #TheBatman
A one-shot focusing on the Riddler's status quo as a private detective. #DCComics #Riddler
The Riddler appears in a multi-part storyline in Detective Comics dealing with his PI business. #DCComics #DetectiveComics
A new ongoing series starring the Riddler as a detective is announced. #DCComics #Riddler
The Riddler plays a role in the 'Gotham War' event, siding with Catwoman against Batman. #DCComics #GothamWar