Batman’s Rogues: The Evolution Of Evil
I'm a 35 year old Canadian living in Ontario. I read comics, I love to draw and I collect comic art. I also teach karate, play hockey, and am a dad to 3 girls! My comic book passion lies with Batman and his pals with Nightwing taking a very close #2 favourite position. I began collecting comic art in 2013 and I have several commissions done by Ken Lashley and an amazing Francis Manapul Batman. As well I have sold a few of my own creations!
No. 5: The Riddler
Of the classic Batman villains The Riddler came in to comics relatively late first appearing in Detective Comics #140 (Oct. 1948). He was created by writer Bill Finger and artist Dick Sprang. Looking up pictures for his first appearance I was surprised to see Riddler in the full question mark body suit. I figured that was something ridiculous that had been conjured up for the ’66 Batman series.
For a while now Edward Nigma appears a bit more dapper and much more intelligent with a suit, hat and cane. While it’s not all that surprising that comic artists have dropped the leotard, he is one of the few classic villains that had a major overhaul in appearance and personality.