Origin of The Riddler

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Today on Variant, we give you the modern comic book Origin of The Riddler just in time for DC Fandome!
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[@kingshadow8782]

Woa

[@kingshadow8782]

Nice

[@kingshadow8782]

Amazing

[@bldmafi3760]

Can you do a history of episode of Captain Atom pls ☺☺👍

[@____Zer0____]

Well about damn time you did Riddler

[@marvelgeek9577]

“What does a liar do when he’s dead? He lies still.” Man this version of Riddler is gonna be awesome

[@poshievenj5545]

New rockstars I presume😏

[@fresh1889]

Testical? Buh Dum Tssss 🥁

[@user-yo7vn4eo2q]

"Riddle me this Batman, If quizzes are quizzical. Then what are test?" - The Riddler (probably)

[@CosmicErrata]

Go nuts.

[@timdrake8972]

Testicles

[@marcamusprime9513]

"A challenge, obviously" - (New 52) Edward Nigma

[@joeyp.hernandez7740]

#Boy's

[@maybachyard]

Tampon !

[@willbrightmore1737]

His battle of wits with Batman at the end of Zero Year is really underrated.

[@X-Warrior.1119]

Some of the moments of of that Riddler... was from the Jim Carrey's Riddler in "Batman Forever"...

[@willbrightmore1737]

@@X-Warrior.1119 thankfully they spared us of the silver sequin leotard from the end of the movie 😂

[@X-Warrior.1119]

@@willbrightmore1737 - Let's be real Jim Carrey's Riddler performance is so underrated... 😒😏

[@quentinfogger5755]

@@X-Warrior.1119 what do you think Jim_Carrey was lacking as the Riddler? Do you think he should play Plastic_Man in the DCEU?

[@willbrightmore1737]

@@X-Warrior.1119 ngl I would’ve loved to see Robin Williams as the Riddler back in the day 😂 shame he turned it down because he was manipulated as a way of getting Jack Nicholson to accept the role of the Joker in Batman ‘89.

[@taylormademyself89]

Riddler is so 🔥 when the right person is writing 🤟

[@BasketCase420]

@A . B Shah yep

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

like who? Got any examples? Genuinely asking!

[@patricklacey4946]

Most underutilized villain in the Batman mythos, outside of Adam West series and amazing animated series, he doesn't get the respect he deserves.

[@edoardocastelnovi7154]

@@patricklacey4946 totally agree... My favorite Dark Knight foe by far, but you have to write... cunningly, the most cunning of them all (?😎?)

[@ric_2694]

“i’m tired of you themed villains” bro your dressed like a bat

[@SpaceMonkey15]

The Riddler's origin is a pretty realistic version of how his disorders would form, and I find that very interesting.

[@techno-pow4245]

*I have been waiting an eternity for you to release a History of The Riddler.* Glad to know it's coming!

[@UCONN_HUSKIES]

I love the dude who played the Riddler in Gotham he did great 🤩

[@iguchikikue6418]

Agreed so much

[@troythemighty3683]

Yea but the show ended on a terrible note. Horrendous season

[@superstarultra28]

My favorite Riddler is Frank Gorshin.

[@PLUTOXGOAT]

Agreed, Cory Michael Smith, he was amazing, yeah Gotham was a great show, just had a terrible ending

[@C_itsNemo]

@@PLUTOXGOAT what was wrong with it

[@renatocosta8315]

It's finally time for one of my favorite Batman/Comic Book characters get his own history of video, Paul Dano as Riddler definitely brings promotions of The Batman to a whole new level for the character's existence.

[@thepubknight6144]

Paul even looks like the comic Riddler

[@luna5678910]

Literally. He's perfect for the cast and his acting skills are top tier

[@thecardbunker801]

@@luna5678910 I'd rather Jim Carey tbh or dude from Gotham. They can make the riddler look more smooth & known.

[@agent_w.]

Who else is excited to see The Riddler in the new Batman movie coming out?

[@kingshadow8782]

Long time Agent W.

[@josephlowry4320]

I am fucking excited dude, very hyped up. "If you are justice, please do not lie. What is the price for your blind eye?" The Riddler.

[@ironforged2329]

@@josephlowry4320 "What's Black and Blue and Dead all over?"

[@adamredfire]

@@ironforged2329 YOU

[@chestergonzales7038]

corey michael smith

[@dalegend7215]

Gotham's Riddler made me love this character so much. (Penguin aswell)

[@traphimawari7760]

He used to be the Mask, that's why he has a green suit and mask

[@metalpachuramon]

I loved the Riddle in the first batman Arkham game, it was interesting how batman managed to solve his riddles and put him in jail without even fighting him physically

[@ericnancy4385]

The Riddler really is an underrated character. I think we should see him more in a live action movie, just like how we do with the joker.

[@fingreen2663]

Riddler is so awesome! He is so smart that no one will ever understand him.

[@wowisntitanamazinglyamazin9550]

He's gonna be in the new Batman film

[@kraken5838]

something in the wayyyy mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@Shearper2]

that's actually a cool origin story. prior to this video, I had only known the origin stories from Batman Forever and The Batman cartoon

[@austinmorrison6953]

Truly one of the greatest intellects of DC. What I like the most about this is how his goal evolved. At first he just wanted recognition and no longer be mediocre but now he wants both recognition for true intellect and to keep challenging his own IQ.

[@ilijacogelja6580]

My favourite DC villain ( yes , I love him more than Joker ) , can't wait to see The Batman and Paul Dano's preformance

[@jorgecarbajal8076]

I’ve known the Riddler for years, but this might be my first time learning about his comic book origin. I’ve seen different origin stories in the Riddler’s various depictions in other media, such as Batman Forever and Gotham.

[@kenneththomas415]

I would've liked to seen Johnny Depp take a jab at the Riddler.

[@MazeDaGr8]

Yea he would've been Perfect for that role

[@hackman669]

@@MazeDaGr8 And Charlie Sean as his partner, but he must be drunk Charlie!!!!

[@hishamnct1708]

- History Of The Bane - History Of The Two Face - History Of The Penguins - History Of The Poison Ivy - History Of The Killer Croc - History Of The General Zod - History Of The Bizzaro

[@Delete240]

You don’t need to put “the” before every name😂

[@mikeburkhart8336]

That panel with the explosing box and riddles on parachutes,I could just hear Frank Gorshin's Gleeful Riddler giggle.

[@ANativeWroteThis]

The Riddler. Right on! It's about time we got a good version of him. He's one of my absolute favorites. Riddler, in my mind, is second only to the Joker.

[@Inkbkank.2029]

Ugh no offense but why is your profile pic a pic of a prego test ?

[@ANativeWroteThis]

@@Inkbkank.2029 That's my daughter. Got a problem with it? Eat me

[@abasicyoutubeviewer276]

Much appreciated, this is my favorite villain in all of fiction.

[@kyleclarke5810]

Boring

[@velociraptor4you3291]

_"Riddle me this, riddle me that. Who's afraid of the big, black _*_BAT?"_*

[@velociraptor4you3291]

@@rational_uppercut1392 Jim Carrey’s Riddler said that in “Batman Forever.”

[@seth9655]

@@velociraptor4you3291 That verision was terrible. They made the character a literal joke. Let's just forget that.

[@velociraptor4you3291]

@@seth9655 See, I feel differently about Jim’s interpretation than you do; believe it or not, “Batman Forever” was how I was personally introduced to the character of the Riddler. I concur he’s not a 100% interpretation, but I for one can’t really bring myself to hate that version, either. I do understand how you feel, though (😉). Let’s *not* fight about this, OK?

[@damianstarks3338]

One of Batman’s greatest enemies.

[@Figure000]

exactly

[@rickybobbyroode9814]

Great video as usual. So glad this channel has gotten so big I remember watching when he was at 10k subs and now it’s over 2 million. Well deserved.

[@dacoby]

Run, Riddler, Run is another Riddler reading recommendation.

[@BenDover-tk3jj]

Lovin these origin videos, keep em coming!!!

[@Kindo_Playz]

Hey Arris, after villains months, do you think we can get a history of Adam Warlock? Since he's said to be Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3, and to be played by Will Poulter

[@joshandcolbyobsessor]

Riddler was phenomenal. Paul dano is such a good actor and he’s so underrated

[@anubusx]

Paul Dano will crush it as him.

[@cole6843]

I'm excited to see Paul Dano play Riddler in The Batman!

[@lapislazuli5035]

Props to Frank Gorshin for popularizing The Riddler on the 1966 show. Before that, The Riddler had been an obscure character used only a handful of times in the comics.

[@dontlikeamericagetout6642]

I hope they bring Red Lion to the DCEU!

[@shadeshadow4315]

Hell yes. Ever since the dark knight. I had hope that he would be on the big screen. I mean I had wish that he would the main villain for the dark knight 3. But now, oh yeah. I can not wait to see him.

[@maxmichael2851]

Getting excited!! You should do a Dark knight returns video! I said this in the teaser review video. It would be great keeping with the Batman theme. I’d like to see something like this after villains month. Keep up the good content!

[@cjxsavage116]

I like The Batman movie’s origin way better. Gives him more of a backing than just being a bratty kid

[@Unknokownuser]

Exactly

[@godzillakingofthemonsters6540]

I just realised something….The Riddler’s Origins could’ve been prevented if he only knew what was Google,you feel me?

[@woodbridgesfinest1904]

Hands down one of my favorite villains of all time. Bravo!

[@BasketCase420]

Great video. I was always curious about Riddler's origin.

[@ComicBookGuy420]

Riddler always interested me, first saw him in 90s Batman TAS, "if you're so smart, why aren't you rich" then 60s Batman reruns Then I brought the Batman 1995 collection Batman "Featuring two face/Riddler" Both their original origin comics and surrounding issues, and it had an introduction by Mark Hamill🔥 Been a Riddler fan ever since

[@azirirfan7999]

I am imagining riddler with some new genz hacker style, wearing a hacker jacler code with goggles on his face and his jacket had this ? Spray on the shirt

[@kimkom5648]

i just finished playing arkham knight and collected all the riddler trophies ..hate and rage flows in me...

[@jeffk7881]

So sick! Thanks for answering this riddle for us. Here’s another ;) What has a mouth but never speaks, Always runs but has no feet, Has a bed but never sleeps?

[@Powherkrangunch]

I think that's a river right? Cool riddle! from one riddle and riddler fan to another!

[@jeffk7881]

@@Powherkrangunch ayyy you got it! No exploding box for you!

[@dinoboyo6639]

"What's black, blue and dead all over?" "You". - Edward Nashton (2022)

[@8200fern]

Did Riddler ever find out why leaves are green though????

[@samsonjack362]

I always thought Jim Carey was perfect casting for The Riddler just in a more serious note

[@d3m1g0d4]

He owned the role

[@joshelxiour1404]

@@d3m1g0d4 he didnt

[@kyleclarke5810]

@@joshelxiour1404 cry 🤡

[@thecardbunker801]

He killed that role. Jim & dude from Gotham best to ever do it

[@kraken5838]

@@thecardbunker801 not anymore

[@kcollier2192]

I hope they combine that origin with bits from B"TAS Riddler origin, where he got cheated out of the rights to a hit video game and came after his former boss.

[@trevorghalt1881]

Ruddler is a fantastic villain and I thought he was pretty good in Gotham

[@jawofajackass4047]

When he said the gates of heaven yarned open I don't think he just meant the vault... Hubba Bubba😂

[@luisz222]

The Riddler from the Batman seems to be very different from Riddler in the comics. I was never scared or intimidated by Riddler in the Arkham Games but he was more of a villain that challenged Batman’s mind and when Riddler loses he acts kind if like a child. The Riddler in the Batman seems to be more cold and calculated like someone who wouldn’t throw a tantrum when Batman beats him but immediately starts planning his next moves.

[@gamespy1965]

A bald man doing a promotion for keeps is the one of most hilariously ironic things that I've seen.

[@kyorakatsu5484]

That man is ichibei

[@mostafafarweez3161]

That's a very nice video :) 1 of my favorite origins of Riddler is from the batman animated series :)

[@quentinfogger5755]

Can you do history of the Elementals, Cyclone and Sandman along with Kurt Conners the Lizard, Electro, Rhino, Kraven the Hunter, Chameleon, Scorpion and the Human Fly along with Morbius, Alistair Smythe the Ultimate Spider Slayer and Loxias_Crown AKA Hunger?

[@boja2907]

'sees the thumbnail' Batman, riddle me this, who was in Paris?

[@jrocket93]

Good work 👍

[@mr.e401]

Yo I just thought y’all should do a riddler episode

[@JYDY-if5rf]

Jim Carrey played riddler once in Batman forever

[@seth9655]

Yeah, and it was really bad

[@jendersonmohammed443]

One of my favourites EVER!

[@thebatman9309]

Can’t wait!!!

[@mayurs4991]

Thanks for the info about the Riddler.

[@wayned.ashford9296]

LOVE 2 see Riddler in his OWN series as a Private Investigator, occasionally matching with against Bats...especially now that he knows Bat's "secret" identity..!!

[@HardcoreHarvey]

How dare Edward say that? Boise is unforgettable!

[@miltons.2462]

Can you do a history of Alfred episode? He is an essential character in the batman mythos and I would love to see a video about his origin and his past

[@BevanBoychuk]

Riddler is my favourite Batman villain, but I never knew his origin! Thank you

[@urboislim2757]

Half of batman villain is just need some hug bro

[@charlessands7649]

So is the way to beat the Riddler to just ignore him 🤷‍♂️

[@Figure000]

he would rage and just kill you or something, idk

[@windstyle2026]

I love how you made this right after I re-downloaded Arkham knight to try and get all the riddler trophies

[@SuperReddishLogan]

This is the story of the Riddler

[@teeganfoust9520]

Could you make a playlist with all history of

[@dragonballtalk8527]

I don't know how you could explain 70 years worth of material in 8 minutes

[@Nothingamatters]

This was 🔥

[@donniedube150]

Hey Variant Comics. Have you already done a video on Duke Thomas aka The Signal. Just remembered that in Zero Year he was training to answer The Riddler's riddles, so they are kinda, kinda connected

[@quentinfogger5755]

Apart from Bat_Family, What would happen if the smartest superheroes from DC comics like Mr_Terrific and Dr_Mid-Nite challenged the Riddler? Can you do history of Mr_Terrific and Dr_Mid-Nite?

[@yesg651]

Omg that keeps transition 😂

[@W.13th]

Been writing to DC for years to revamp The Riddler. New look isn't ideal but I'm lookin' frwrd to seein' what he has in store for the Bat

[@ashryan3539]

I love you variant comics 😍

[@theflashdcuniverse]

Thanks! Can you please do one for poison ivy since she will be the main villain of Batwoman season 3? And do one for penguin 🐧 too since he's in the batman movie as well and will get his own hbo max series.

[@SenojX88]

Is that a Bugs bunny pez dispenser, also a mickey mouse clock at 4:45 ?

[@DennisBPierreLouis]

The best back story of any Batman's rogues gallery IMO

[@quentinfogger5755]

It's about time you did the origin of the Riddler. Are you going to do origin of the Penguin in your next video?

[@Unipeg59]

Riddler is the Loki of dc

[@youngsplash2600]

Like that shirt bro 💯

[@Hallel2006]

one of my favorites

[@ameerulhakeem2002]

Riddler is so underrated man.He's literally the second main nemesis to batman besides Joker.Then there's two face,Bane & Scarecrow...

[@alessandroortiz379]

Are you gonna do a history of riddler video when the batman is almost out?

[@jonathanhendrix2925]

Duh? You new here?

[@alessandroortiz379]

@@jonathanhendrix2925 no I'm just curious

[@abbii7280]

I love this kind of origins no aliens or majic or redio active thingy.

[@alexandermono1496]

I guess you've already guessed why I clicked on this video so fast.

[@krystalgazerkg1329]

The Riddler , is the green guy they use on the, gambling / bingo ,site in the UK, but he's called Mr Green with a green bowler hat and Cane , so I can put a bet on with the Riddler can I ? .

[@isiaharellano3789]

I wouldve to see a reference to the Riddler trophies in the movie. That would be hilarious.

[@ericatom393]

My favorite fictional character of all time. I recommend Detective Comics #705-#707 - that is my favorite Riddler story personally.

[@KrazyArrows]

The riddler if written correctly can do a lot of damage. It sad that their answer to not being able to do the trick is violence.

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

Got any examples? ALL of batman's villains use violence. They ALL end up doing that inveitably.

[@KrazyArrows]

@@Gadget-Walkmen no, when he was a kid dealing with the bullies.

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

​@@KrazyArrows LOL what? What are talking about? What "bullies" are you even saying? You mean when the riddler was a kid? Childhood bullies aren't apart of his actions as a villain at all.

[@KrazyArrows]

@@Gadget-Walkmen it’s a reflection of real life situation. Stuff like this happens all the time.

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

@@KrazyArrows But what does that have to with your first comment on riddler doing "Alot of damage"? Riddle DOES do alot of damage along side violence as what ALL villains do.

[@crazyfire9470]

So early, great video

[@daustin8888]

"It can be cruel, poetic or blind. But if it is denied, it is violence you will find!"

[@johnlawful2272]

5:08 relatable

[@polymorphicblacksteve5038]

After being bitten by a radioactive riddle he gained all the powers and strengths of a riddle

[@captajnmax2265]

Nice vid, the riddler is my favorite batman villain

[@neomatrixdna2]

Arris, where did you get that awesome shirt?

[@CrusaderofLight1]

Riddler has always been my favourite villain since the animated series in the early 90s.