History of The Penguin

Today on Variant, we give you the History of The Penguin, just in time for his appearance in The Batman!
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[@smashbro67]

Penguin’s origin is pretty much the “be careful who you call ugly in middle school” meme.

[@daleatsoverton9542]

never seen one of those lol

[@imperiumgrim4717]

LOL that's a good quote to be honest tho

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Like Penetration Ugly America

[@davidvangerner7241]

Now that is karma

[@MrPercy-zo1pi]

​@@daleatsoverton9542you know what one piece is one piece of shit 😂

[@ericnancy4385]

Collin Farrell's pinguin transformation looks so cool. He's really unrecognizable.

[@comora010304]

Same, he looks like a different person, almost intimidating

[@setsuna2071]

He nailed that role. From looks to speech. Can't wait to see his hbo max series

[@Ava_LuxzB]

Who's pinguin?

[@_thethinker5557]

@@Ava_LuxzB John cena and the rocks child

[@BudgetFilmmaking]

How did you screw up the spelling of a word that's right there in the title?! Seriously, just... look up!

[@_thethinker5557]

The penguin was always one of my favourite Batman villains!! The fact that he is not completely crazy and has no particular superhuman powers is awesome and his friendship with Riddler is so entertaining

[@jamesmoales5195]

Riddler

[@darlalathan6143]

They were even closer in "Gotham," lol.

[@ayrtonpietrobelli6972]

@@darlalathan6143 Gotham for a really bad writing had a lot of actors which fit the mannerisms of their characters; Jim Gordon, Alfred, Riddler, Penguin, even Jeremiah and Jerome, but my god the writing was horrific and a lot of points the effects looked bad

[@_thethinker5557]

@@ayrtonpietrobelli6972 I don't see any thing wrong with Gotham it's one of my favourite series right now

[@danzo-zoa2031]

@@_thethinker5557 same im binge watching it

[@milesmorales6305]

When you think about it, almost every Batman villain was bullied to the point where they became a bully. It’s actually kinda sad

[@sarahsims6164]

That is sad to the max; obviously, it doesn't justify most of their actions, but still.

[@Unknokownuser]

I don’t know if the joker was bullied or not tho

[@lurkingShadows]

Scarecrow was never bullied. He was the bully.

[@jjzipzipstudios5208]

@@lurkingShadows not entirely true

[@jjzipzipstudios5208]

90% sure he wasn’t bullied

[@jiml]

i liked Collin as the penguin particularity his accent sounds like a Brooklyn accent he looks like al capone and his mini series would be intriguing to watch but i wish we could get a movie of his backstory with batman in arkham city he clearly states the waynes destroyed the cobblepots and that personal connection makes for great storytelling

[@wholethedogsout880]

he acted like he didnt know the wayne family that intimately tho when he found out who bruce wayne was (funeral scene) and he shows zero resentment towards Bruce in the film (hes nice to him)

[@daleatsoverton9542]

Danny Devitos Penguin was HAUNTING foo , i watched it as a kid & it was mad scary to me as a child

[@thenationaltimelyactionhou9328]

Penguin is definitely one of my favourite villains!

[@quentinfogger5755]

Who do you think did the childhood of the Penguin a living nightmare between his father, brothers and the school bullies? Who do you think he enjoyed getting revenge on?

[@tracebaker]

No matter how horrible of things some of Batman's villains do, I think it's almost completely justified by some of their origins. Penguin is the perfect example of that. I've always rooted for him in every story he's in.

[@km-1867]

I just started watching Gotham. I love this character now, he's a genius. I'm so excited for the movie.

[@quentinfogger5755]

What do you think is the best thing about the Penguin in the comics and which one of his abilities do you think is the best?

[@josephlowry4320]

His ability to be an excellent mob boss and knowing how to kick arse with judo.

[@CharlieEmmerson1212]

I'm just great at many thing arnt I

[@renatocosta8315]

Had a feeling for sure that The Penguin got an origin video for sure but maybe some more Batman Villain related videos would be necessary especially when knowing how The Batman has lived up to expectations.

[@SCOOTTY_04]

he also now getting his own series I think

[@renatocosta8315]

@@SCOOTTY_04 That’s true with Colin Farrel set to reprise the role for HBO Max but also an 80th Anniversary and I think an 80th Anniversary based on plenty of Batman Villains including Oswald Cobblepot with Danny Devito writing for Penguin’s Story Arc.

[@SCOOTTY_04]

@@renatocosta8315 I heard it will be like a scar face movie which is awesome we get to see the rise of penguin

[@dante666jt]

*penguin 🐧

[@edrama6623]

The Penguin is a very interesting character in The Batman i never thought i would loved his character before, Matt reeves and Collin Ferrell did a great job with his character the Penguin in this movie is so charismatic and funny he became one of my favorite characters from the movie.

[@durellpowell3324]

so you have seen the movie?

[@edrama6623]

@@durellpowell3324 yes i have

[@durellpowell3324]

@@edrama6623 Fuckin awesome dude, alas I have to wait until friday but let me ask you, is it as amazing as it looks.

[@edrama6623]

@@durellpowell3324 imo it is, the best Batman movie ever it rivaled TDK.

[@durellpowell3324]

@@edrama6623 Damn! Cant wait to see it.

[@dylanogg347]

Damn, he gave Bats the slip in Round 1? Way to go Oswald!

[@quentinfogger5755]

What do you think the Penguin would be like if he telepathically controlled birds or had the power to turn into any kind of bird?

[@jodiiperez9591]

Absolutely terrifying 🤣 the thought alone He would definitely rule Gotham if he could do this 🤣🧐

[@davidvangerner7241]

How about him being able to control both birds and being able turning into any species of birds​@@jodiiperez9591

[@brucelau2023]

Legit tho from what I’ve heard , Colin Farrell knocks it out of the park as Penguin , but since we’re getting Mr Freeze next in the Reeves trilogy , god I really hope we get a good Mr Freeze since it’s been more than 20 years since he was in a live action Batman movie and god knows that was an absolute atrocity

[@John-Doe-Yo]

I didn’t know they were planning a trilogy

[@edrama6623]

Yes he did Collin Ferrell did a great job as Penguin his character is so good in this movie.

[@shadowfirekarp]

The Penguin keeps getting away with it because he has a friend who is an expert in bird law.

[@b3ans4eva]

Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law.

[@shadowfirekarp]

@@b3ans4eva Charlie Kelly

[@Lonewolf_Gaming2014]

I love all the Batman it’s absolutely to actually pick a favorite out all of them

[@artfire28]

I did not know how tragic and depressing his origin story is. Now I feel sorry for this fiction character and kudos to the writer. This proves that no matter what, you can not get away from past experience and its up to the being to let it define you or change for the better.

[@snapclub8751]

The Penguin is my second favorite Batman villain. Right below the Joker.

[@dtay8913]

Can't wait to see this movie

[@anubusx]

Same. Seeing it on Saturday.

[@ninjireal]

It’s on hbo max now

[@dakentaijutsu2010]

I respectfully disagree about Batman year one, while it is a great graphic novel to read, but Penguin was not in Batman year one, just to point out!

[@greyworld6242]

Can’t believe this guy is getting his own series because of the new movie! Also damn this dude had a messed up upbringing. At least his mom was ok enough. 10:19 holy shit I did NOT know that! Hmm interesting information.

[@ajeshnilata1540]

You know what I'm thinking We should get a Batman series with Robert Patterson in HBO Max I want to see Batman fight other villains like scarecrow, Mad Hatter, Mr. freeze, poison ivy, Killer Croc, Black mask Batman got cool villains We never see these guys that often In movies

[@greyworld6242]

@@ajeshnilata1540 yep.

[@IAmImprintJones]

Another great video and Rogue Son looks AMAZING!!

[@sladetuner8661]

i just read the first issue this afternoon and i liked it too #ImageComics

[@vincentfranklin17]

I've always liked the Penguin. He's one of my favorite Batman foes!

[@yoshexbruhh9351]

I just watched The Batman, it’s really good. Music is a highlight.

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of Alfred Pennyworth, Batwing, Flame Bird, Batwoman, Azrael, Signal(Duke Thomas), Bluebird, Stephanie Brown and Carrie Kelly?

[@quentinfogger5755]

What do you think Oswald Cobblepot would have been like if his father got him a Plastic surgeon to fix his big nose? Is he best at being a crime boss and getting ruffians to do his dirty work?

[@lysanderthemagician6413]

I think that could make him more insecure, since that would be like his father telling him he’s ugly. It would make him more bitter because he’d see how people might treat him better after getting a nose job, even if he’s still the same guy. I think the newer mob boss Penguin is best at hiring others for that since some versions of him play both sides (being a mob boss & informant for Batman/the cops). However the versions who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty are also great in their own ways.

[@jayzedd_]

Danny Devito will never be topped, but Farrell is a close second.

[@RobandRosieRR]

So many of Batman’s Rogue’s Gallery were either picked on as a child or came from some sort of broken home.

[@_thethinker5557]

Yeah now that I think about it 😅but, they live in Gotham and it's not the best place to live and his villains are really awesome

[@dante666jt]

Someone like the bat himself

[@ayrtonpietrobelli6972]

Probably due to the fact that a lot of DC writer’s experience this themselves and wanna emphasise how important a loving home is

[@ianfinrir8724]

They still made the choice to be criminals.

[@imperiumgrim4717]

@@ianfinrir8724 true

[@mostafafarweez3161]

Great Video. Hope to see a video of the riddler like this 1, since he is the main villain in The Batman movie

[@anubusx]

Joygasm!!!

[@vermatakasugi4659]

Robin lord taylor 's Penguin is the best penguin of all time.

[@quentinfogger5755]

Since you are doing history of the characters who are going to appear in the Matt Reeves Batman movie with Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight, can you please do history of Alfred Pennyworth in your next video? Who do you think should be the Robin for this trilogy?

[@theflash7688]

Been waiting on this

[@exodia9817]

My favorite version of the Penguin is the version that quacks a lot.

[@orinoco500]

Pinguin does look good, like a mob boss.

[@mikecrip]

Gotta love Gotham City. Even without Batman you could make series after series on the city alone.

[@spiddyman0079]

Gotham

[@johnlawful2272]

@@spiddyman0079 which sucked

[@spiddyman0079]

@@johnlawful2272 i didnt watch it. I did see the joker parts on youtube

[@ManuRios_Girl]

@@johnlawful2272 It’s not that bad

[@ManuRios_Girl]

@@spiddyman0079 His name is Jerome Valeska and he’s only inspriration for the Joker

[@JohnDoe97637]

Only a few days left.😭

[@donjoel6754]

The penguin has been my second favorite Batman villain only second to the Joker. Thanks to the Batman Arkham games series, media and comic books.

[@alisonsmith4436]

Hi love your videos so much information ℹ️

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

Mr Freeze is supposed to be the next villain in Matt Reeves franchise. Hopefully he'll really be Mr Freeze or become him at some point. Be really cool if Reeves has the guts to do THE MR FREEZE. Send the statement that his movies are indeed Batman movies. That they are indeed comic book movies and not tryna deny it.

[@football8897]

I’d love to see a modern, grounded take on the character. However I feel like the more grounded version of him is Captain Cold. I’m sure it would be the most interesting iteration of a Batman rogue and I’d love to see it

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

@@football8897 Mr Freeze comic book form might not fit but at the same time it probably could. Mr Freeze is a complex human character and anti villain. So him being in comic book form or eventually reaching comic book form could maybe still work in a grounded setting without taking away from the emotion, humanity, and grounded tone of this universe.

[@football8897]

@@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu he’s a really interesting character with a lot of depth. It’s a shame his only live action iteration was the 90’s movie

[@asmitoshshinde]

been waiting for this vid.

[@cyberneticthezero]

Great video bro ! 🐧

[@LuciferMorningstar-zu1ud]

Finally saw the penguin teaser just now and omfg I cannot wait!!!

[@jamesstewart9341]

The penguin is one of my most batman favorite villains

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of the villains of the Stargirl TV show like Mr_Bones, Dragon king, Brainwave and Icicle? When are you going to do history of the Flash Villains Mirror Master and Top since the second half of season 6 of the Flash has finished? Can you do history of the Blackhawks, Rocket Red Brigade, Blue_Beetle, Mr Terrific and Plastic Man along with the history of the Villains Dr Alchemy and Abracadabra?

[@webgeek919]

YES!!! I knew you were going to make one about Penguin

[@quentinfogger5755]

When are you going to do history of Marvel's Sandman and Kurt Conners the Lizard since they made a live action comeback in Spider-Man No Way Home along with the Elementals who were mentioned in Spider-Man Far From Home?

[@vinceofficial94]

Wakey, wakey Mr. Wayne..... aawww do yer need me to call yer butler? -The Penguin, Arkham City circa. 2011

[@MONEYTEAMTBE]

Been waiting on this one

[@Dom_510]

I can’t wait to see the movie on Friday! Also can’t wait for his spin-off show. And why did you recommend year one? Penguin is not in that story.

[@owenitzura]

Robin Lord Taylor played the absolute best and most entertaining Penguin ever in "Gotham".

[@rowiepalacpac9914]

Penguin became one of my fave Batman villains in One Bad Day : The Penguin

[@_thethinker5557]

About time 😄❤

[@GoldProduct9999]

I’d just Ike to point out, he didnt actually kill those kids in Gotham Central, Harvey just thought he did. It was actually some old lady

[@Bluesol302]

Watching this makes me want to play the first Lego Batman game

[@daleatsoverton9542]

you need to start covering Manga / Anime regularly bro ! your one of my favorite channels & im browsing it at least once a day but it’d be so fuckn clutch if y’all turned into a one stop shop for all my comic book / manga needs brody 💯💚☘️🍀

[@TheRMF1]

Yes

[@dr.lumpypants3530]

Feel like this would’ve happened a long time ago

[@jruedas81]

So glad the Penguin is getting his own spin off series!

[@tehjboney4249]

Danny Devito will always be my Penguin and of course his Batman The Animated Series version was awesome as well.

[@AndreaBerenats]

please do one of these for killer crock

[@user-bm8sd5gp4l]

The Batman boutta be so good

[@rotakurotaku6531]

I like the gotham series penguin he was amazing and portrayed the role perfectly in my opinion

[@homesteadspirit9209]

I grew up with BATMAN and Batman Returns. I didn't know the original story for any of the villains unless they where explained in BTAS. So I assumed Penguins origin was that of the movie. I loved that version of the penguin but as an adult and a comic book reader I have grown to love the original version. Danny Daveto is my favorite actor to play the part but I love the sophisticated mob boss

[@JYDY-if5rf]

Danny Devito played penguin in Batman returns

[@Imthesoulofthes]

Y’know, If Oswald just got Nose surgery at Birth he wouldn’t be doing so Bad...

[@MackEastwood23]

I love Nolan North’s version of the Penguin his cockney accent made the character

[@RacerC45]

Do History Of MODOK and Hit Monkey episodes.

[@johnnyboy-ws3we]

I enjoyed seeing the penguins all the time in batman series all the time he was a awesome i enjoyed seeing him in the batman movie and i really can't wait for the spin off series to i hope the graphics can be similar to scarface movie

[@ALJ_1981]

WHAT!!!???!!! I had no idea that was Collin Farrell. Great job guys.

[@jackieanderson9408]

Sweet 👍

[@darthshadow3008]

Nice

[@jesusjimenezhernandez7163]

@VariantComics Do Wonder Woman villainess DC Circe origin video and history of Circe video.

[@RG-zt1dp]

In the Gotham Central comic Penguin didn't kill or have the high school team killed, it is however later revealed who actually had the kids killed, if you read the comic you'll find out who it was.

[@BigBWolf90]

So Oswald's father came from a socially high level family.... "I suppose it's true what they say; society is to blame. High society" -the Penguin Batman the Animated Series Ep. 47 "Birds of a Feather."

[@quentinfogger5755]

Is Colin Farrel going to be as good as or better than Danny Devito as the Penguin? Which movie and show do you think did a great job in portraying him?

[@nisarga9420]

Robin Lord Taylor did an exceptional Penguin in Gotham.

[@ultimatewolf1878]

@@nisarga9420 indeed My favourite penguin

[@jackkelly9048]

Dang I'd love to have that shirt that Arris is rocking here Not like that exact shirt but just one of it ya know

[@marvelboi3416]

The best Oswald Cobblepot aka The Penguin in my opinion is the one from the hit TV show "Gotham"!

[@chikowashere]

I'm still waiting on Joe Pesci to be cast as Penguin.

[@dakentaijutsu2010]

Too old!

[@imperiumgrim4717]

To old bruh

[@chikowashere]

@@imperiumgrim4717 That's why I said I'm still waiting. I've been wanting him to be mob boss Cobblepot since he started doing gangster movies. And now it's too late, unless they do Batman Beyond with an older Batman.

[@darthshadow3008]

Cool

[@UnseenHitman-1932]

A sith lord, here ?

[@realamericannegro977]

He post crisis story is basically Batman Returns Penguin

[@dr.lumpypants3530]

Putting the wives tales of catching pneumonia with a wet head in the book. Most days in the winter I’d take a shower and then have to go to the bus stop. My hair was frozen every single day. I never caught pneumonia.

[@brandonscott5544]

The penguin one Batman enemy 🐧

[@JavierMartinez-oj3rg]

If you heard of the gentleman pirate, it was just a rich guy who wanted to be a pirate because his life became hard after losing his family but he was an unsuccessful. Pirate look him up steed bonnet.

[@trevionmoreno4214]

I Lowkey hope they show this origin where he gets revenge on his bully in the Penguin series on HBOmax 🔥

[@My2cents.]

One doesn’t experience self transcendence, the illusion of self only dissipates- 🎈

[@RickyD1984]

Do the batmobiles of movies and TV and comics

[@aaronbood1999]

Is penguin in batman year one, strange choice for a reading recommendation

[@ReiCaixa]

As someone who likes comic stuff but never got too deep into Batman's or even DC stories. I have barely any idea of who Penguin is. But if you're someone on a Comic YT channel comment section, I can understand why'd you believe that is the case.

[@bashidas9705]

I love Batman's all villens

[@nolanhewitt2563]

The penguin is in production

[@dblshotz75]

Gru from Dispicable Me always reminds me of Penguin

[@blakegrant6181]

Now do history of Vigilante,Judomaster and White Dragon

[@jointhearumanati8574]

I missed when he had lobster claw syndrome it was so cool for his character

[@E_man2002]

Damn, all batman villian origins are always so dark XD

[@That80sGuy1972]

So... a bad guy comes from a childhood of abuse and bullying? Shocking. If that was all it was, he'd also be redeemable. Penguin, for some reason, just isn't redeemable... as if he's a comic book iconic bad guy or something.

[@mrmysterious8124]

Can you look at the Origins and History of The Brain from Teen Titans\Doom Patrol🧠🤖

[@orielya5624]

The pinguin is amazing villain

[@DannyPhantomBeast]

Penguin vs. Kingpin Death Battle...