The Riddler Origin | DC Comics

Who is The Riddler ❓
Edward Nigma grew up as a cipher and was ignored by nearly everyone in his life. After several events in his life, Edwards became a villain obsessed with riddles, puzzles, and brain teasers, who took the alias of the Riddler to commit crimes.
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Interesting facts about The Riddler:
∙ The Riddler once discovered Batman’s true identity as Bruce Wayne.
∙ Arguably, his greatest weakness is being incorrect or failing at something.
∙ Edward was once diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his brain.
∙ After Flashpoint, Edward had been remained to work at Wayne Enterprises.
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[@Purified_Water_Enjoyer]

Riddler is so underrated people often forget just how smart he is he took over gothom, out smarted batman many times, can solve alien puzzles and locks in seconds without even knowing about it,knows batmans idenity,his brilliant death traps,he made the other villans his pawns in his game,he is often described as the man who keeps batmans mind sharp, he is the man who tests batmans intellect,he knows more about Gothom than Batman,and when he was a private investigator guess who batman went too? The Riddler was a better detective than Batman.I hate how the new comics petrey him especially in hush. They made him into this C tier villian who isn't very smart.

[@SkippertheBart]

One of the smartest villains in the Rogues Gallery, and he still manages to overestimate himself.

[@Purified_Water_Enjoyer]

@@SkippertheBart Yes that's part of his character if he wasn't so smug I think he would br able to kill Batman.

[@CBMOA]

Hush (comic book version) is really my second or third favorite, what he did was incredibly good and he’s also few of the villains who knew Batman’s secret identity. There are some parts when he became detective that I’ve always loved the best is when Batman had to ask Edward’s help because of an Egyptian based villain who’s killed people who has something to do of a problem in the museum and it’s really awesome that he and Batman had to work together to solve the case and stop the villain from hunting his next victim

[@genocide6154]

Batman was originally made for kids

[@SkippertheBart]

@@genocide6154 So was Mario.

[@christineking8183]

I feel bad for Edward Nigma even though he is a villain. The thought of someone’s parents hating their own child or someone physically abusing someone for whatever reason makes me want to smack their damn face for it.

[@priscillachapkylo934]

Totally related my parent's still toxic actually my father who makes fun of me and literally was very aware of the coconut spray I was wearing saying oh people with throw pencils erasers that you in class and white girl like you don't not purposes this for black staff that worked in company. he terrible father but years trying forgiven him what done.

[@jaredzhou2428]

Thanks

[@Xehanort10]

In Arkham Knight he even projects his hatred of his dad onto Batman because at one point in the boss fight he says "Die father- I mean Batman." Only unlike his father's abuse his beatings from Batman are deserved especially in the Arkham games with the sick traps he puts people in.

[@jackmix1601]

@@jaredzhou2428 Riddle Me This! Who is the most smartest in all of Gotham? Answer: THE BATMAN!!!!!!!!

[@droga5262]

Can we just agree that the Zodiac Killer is the real life Riddler

[@TheGlitched0ne]

Dear god you’re actually right

[@wolimbwaphillip521]

Riddler:Riddle me this? What is black and keen at night , is very intelligent, protects people of Gotham and is about to whoop my ass any second from now Batman: You know the answer to that question don't you. "WHAM"

[@deshawnedwards6412]

Here's a good one, do The Origin Duela Dent (The Joker Daughter).

[@ionutalexandru9710]

,,Dent" like Harvey Dent ( Two Face).

[@USATheFallen]

@@ionutalexandru9710 yeah she's everyone's daughter to my understanding and Harley hates her.

[@88jl]

The music score is 🔥🔥🔥

[@darkqueen695]

Oooo I'm so excited.A lot of people think Riddler is third grade villian.But we know Riddler is legend.He is genious.But he had a problem,he wants to show himself to Batman.

[@ionutalexandru9710]

I think Joker is more obsessed with Batman because he want crazy because of him. Not god Batman!!!!! Poor Mr. J 😂🃏( Pudding🍮) Why Harllen loves him? Harley and Deadshot are a great couple.

[@starsatellite2413]

@@ionutalexandru9710 For starters I prefer Harley Quinn and Riddler as a great and better couple.

[@darkqueen695]

@@starsatellite2413 OMG.You're right

[@ionutalexandru9710]

@@starsatellite2413 Harllen and Edward😮😶

[@theriddler5631]

Miss ivy, I am flattered by your kind words, I shall bring you a red flower as a thanks.

[@killuanear6522]

For me Riddler has one of the saddest stories because I think that not being loved and appreciated by your own parents is a pitty. (Also he was physically hurt in some comics) He just wanted a little of attention and love and surely if he had had they, he would not have the psychological problems that he has

[@starsatellite2413]

For the record I find Edward Nygma aka Riddler a great villain with genius level intellect. His genius level intellect is considered a great ability and he can't be mind-controlled due to being an A-lister and too smart. Riddler is to be one of the smartest Batman villains and DC villains around with trickery, puzzles, mysteries, and dangerous traps make Riddler a force to be reckoned with and that's what I like about him and that's what makes Riddler so great and he's even smarter than Joker himself. It would also be better if he had fighting skills like martial arts for instance which would make him more dangerous. Riddler may be underrated but Riddler will always be my my favorite DC villain and he's a legend. P.S. Riddler's best line. Riddle Me This!

[@Your-Least-Favorite-Stranger]

Riddler is meant to be tragic (like many DC villains); he has the capacity but due to his upbringing, squanders what might otherwise be species-uplifting potential. Imagine how fulfilling his life could be as a college professor, a well-respected researcher or cryptographer - imagine Quinn, Ivy, and Riddler's lives if they weren't abused, subjected to trauma, or introduced to hopeless cases in a literal insane asylum? They could be great boons to humanity, but due to circumstances became villains - living quite free from social restraints but facing limited upward growth because they're their only standard for improvement. There's no "top"; they just live day to day. They find their niche and stay there; no growth outside the things they were interested in when their minds reached that great schism between lawfulness and lawlessness.

[@ionutalexandru9710]

Nice origin but Riddler is just a crazy mastermind lets see others Batman villians like ( Two Face, Killer Croc, Joker, Firefly, Mister Freez, Clayface, Ras al Ghul, Black Masck, Hush) And other justice league heroes: Green Arow, Blue Bettel, Cyborg and Bwana beast.

[@erosion271]

Riddler is not JUST a crazy mastermind.

[@ionutalexandru9710]

@@erosion271 Yes sometime is a great detective just like Batman after is redemption in difrent version but in Batman Forever is just a Terrorist.

[@dawg4546]

I really like the Riddler not because of his goofy looking costume or humour. But because he's a real pain to batman and the Gotham City Police. And to me he's the most realistic person with a justified and understandable desire to be the centre of attention since he didn't get any attention from anyone in his life including his parents from his childhood.

[@marvel_and_dc_anime_squad3697]

My favorite Batman Villain

[@yorkshiremackem1433]

I would love to see Harvey Dent Two Face origin, Joker origin, Mad Hatter and scarecrow origin as well, keep up with the great content.

[@ionutalexandru9710]

👍👍

[@captainbeastwinger4940]

I mean the killing joke origin has now been canonized by three jokers

[@jalenikezeue4114]

Jacob Aveyard I can't wait too see the riddle in the new batman

[@yorkshiremackem1433]

@@jalenikezeue4114 Same, looks the film looks good.

[@jalenikezeue4114]

@@yorkshiremackem1433 What Do think of Robert as batman

[@claudiuplugariu1488]

I can't wait to see this video. The Riddler is a very interesting character. Also, can you please make a Reverse Flash's origin?

[@batfamilymovies]

One of my favourite villains🙂💝

[@trexadvent4726]

So we're going to see the origin of the Batman's enigma of the villain known as Edward Nygma AKA the Riddler. How many of you can't wait to see the Riddler in the Batman movie with Robert Pattinson as Batman where he will be played by Paul Dano?

[@seanpatrickcain2]

I am

[@trexadvent4726]

Can you do comic book origin of Star Sapphire, Larfleeze and Atrocious along with Saint Walker and Nekron along with the Flash Villains like Turtle, Magenta, Cobalt Blue, Mirror Master and Top?

[@ionutalexandru9710]

In the flash tv series Magenta is just a poor teanage girl not a supervillian.

[@rexflamevermillion5527]

In terms of intelligence he actually is a good Batman villain

[@homemaranha5649]

Can you do Swamp Thing or Scarecrow origins

[@KCAwesomeStudio]

The riddler is one of my favorite batman villains

[@ottooctavius9552]

A very good ending. Adding the riddle was an excellent finish too.

[@ivangomez123]

Riddle me this, Riddle me that... Who is the best comic book Channel in all over the World?? You guys of course. I've been waiting a long time for the Riddler origins. And I would like to see more origins like Scarecrow, Black Manta or Blue Beetle.

[@Bobbybillybillbob]

Firefly, Ras Al Ghul and Every Clayface haha

[@edwardbeaty8899]

Riddler in Gotham was kind of a Shock. While a Criminal, Riddler wasn't known for being a killer. That's somewhat changed in recent years. But I don't remember Riddler killing anyone prior to about 2008 except 1, and that had been an accident. Note, that's just what I remember. Even though I have 70 years of comic book knowledge even I can't know appearance. But after a certain point he did start killing.

[@Bobbybillybillbob]

The Flash Rogues, Harvey Two Face, Scarecrow, Static Shock

[@JoeAlFoBet]

I love The Riddler, I would have loved to have seen him in The Dark Knight. (I would also love to see a movie about his origin story).

[@DarthVader-jv9rv]

Cant wait to watch the video once it comes out. You make such amazing quality content.

[@kanna231]

I would get back at the bullies and as for his parents they have no hearts and brains at all.

[@sarahsims6164]

Same, but wait until they get to Scarecrow.

[@Manuel-gu9ls]

This is the new details of the old villains of Batman almost none can be found in watchmojo

[@kylemoylan5339]

So glad you chose to cover 'Questions multiply the Mystery' as Edward's origin.

[@unknownperson1716]

Mr riddler origin story

[@krombopulost4699]

this is how you write a villain. its a damn tragedy

[@legoarkhamiteproductions4869]

Great video. And you couldn’t have picked a better version of Riddler’s origin, too. I like how... mundane this version of his origin is. No abuse from his parents, no overdramatic deaths, no random connections to Bruce Wayne, just a man with an ego larger than Ego the living planet. And for you to cover in the future, I suggest Quentin Turnbull, the arch nemesis of Jonah Hex.

[@deforeestwright2469]

The Riddler is my favorite Batman villain. I think he is kind of held back by the writers making him an attention hog though. His gimmick would work better if he was a sort of “Moriarty” figure who methodically planned complicated criminal plots from behind the scenes, only revealing his influence on a big arc by sending a riddle clue. Not to say that you’d never see him, but seeing him less and allowing him to be a subtle mastermind would increase the impression of his intelligence on the audience. The problem for him is that he is always being written as having to prove his intelligence while setting himself up for failure or having a meltdown when people he underestimates solve his riddles. . . All that stuff makes him look like a joke because the whole time we are being told he is super smart, he is making serious errors. I like the way he was done in the animated series best, especially in the first episode, because even though he was smug he was open to the idea that Batman might be a match for him and planned well enough to escape at the end. And even though he didn’t kill the guy he wanted to kill the guy still lived his life in terror of the Riddler coming back to finish the job. I loved that. The Riddler’s intelligence and scare-factor as a villain come out way better when he doesn’t underestimate his opponents, is a step ahead of them all the time, and removes himself from the action that he remains a little mysterious while his planning and foresight speak for themselves.

[@NG480]

Great video. Riddler is a very underrated villain and Query and Echo are very interesting characters; they both really fleshed out Edward's character out a whole lot. Really would love to see them make more appearances in the comics as well as in film and televsion. ^_^

[@trexadvent4726]

Is the Riddler one of Batman's toughest villains compared to the Joker and the Penguin? What do you think could be his toughest riddle he could give the Dark knight?

[@TylerGotRax]

Toughest riddle: Lil pump's lyrics

[@milanbeerepoot4260]

“Riddle me this Batman: Why dont you LEAVE ME ALONE?” -The riddler, lego batman 2 dc superheroes

[@kaylaturnis9486]

In the BTAS episode, " If You Are So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?", The Riddler was a game designer until he was fired by the greedy owner of the company he worked at and decided to get his revenge on him.

[@TheMasteroftheDucks1]

I’m excited for this one you always do you like the cool music in the cool intros in like the cool things also the cool narrator voice which actually been meaning to wonder and like ask you in this comment Is that your voice or do you have a guy that can like do the narration and stuff for you

[@brandonchen8313]

The effects are so cool and narration is on point. Keep up the good work

[@Xenomorphdude472]

I like his catchphrase: Riddle me this, riddle me that.

[@billybizzare8204]

Can you please do killer croc, I really want to know his origin

[@humanperson3601]

So good! Love this!

[@shadowmoonanimation]

Thank you for making this video, as The Riddler is one of my favorite Batman villains. I hope you will one day make one with Mr. Freeze

[@daphire7602]

I like how u explain comics nice job dude

[@tomwood555]

Great to see you back. Saw Wonder Woman 1984 yesterday 😁🐆🦸‍♀️

[@anything7330]

AMAZING video as always , I feel kind sad that I didn't watch it the same moment it's was posted

[@Jaidynz17]

You Portray These Amazingly Well! Awesome Job 👌 Maybe In The Future You Could Do DarkSeid? Would Love To See More Of Him And Especially With Your Touch For Detail.

[@JackSloane333]

Another excellent origin video, great job! Could we please have a vid starring Mister Miracle and Big Barda? It could be your first couple video, and that'd be some Comics Origins history.

[@theriddler5631]

My father hated me, he called me a moron. But now I am the greatest mastermind ever!

[@Thorax7x686]

He is a genius

[@cole6843]

Questions multiply the mystery. One of the best comic origins ever :D

[@pauielicious4433]

Please do an origin of all the robins (including Stephanie), Killer Croc, Clayface, and even though I already know Punchline's origin, I would love to see it in ur fantastic narration 💗

[@raykoshorek683]

Nice work on his Origin Story, Comic Origins 🤘🤓😇😍🤘

[@CrazyLegs1835]

Yay, I’ve been waiting for this

[@Mister-Red]

5:23 and he quote the great Michael Jackson

[@uncxrrect3868]

He's unworthy strong speed 0% he's only ability is the.. RİDDLE!!

[@CorbCorbin]

Umm, your forgetting software engineering!

[@TarhosTheKnight]

Super awesome Riddler character study. Could you do one on Scarecrow, the Master of Fear himself?🎃🎃

[@ox8833]

Just found this channel. Fantastic! Would you consider doing a video on Bane or Mr. Freeze?

[@vigneshdanisthaakavic3260]

Great content

[@rkmanzo]

So no super powers at all and is hard for Batman to beat? The riddler is awesome

[@JavierMartinez-oj3rg]

I have great respect for the Riddler yet he could’ve found many ways to gain great wealth with his intellect yet he chose to be the petty thief, but you know what he could’ve found other ways to succeed as a criminal. He didn’t just have to be riddles I mean, he said he’s almost as smart as Batman. He just needs some training and other capabilities to match up.

[@raykoshorek683]

In the CWA (Colorado Wrestling Action) Universe, Leatherface teamed up and assisted w/ "WOKEN" Riddler (Edward Nygma)!!!

[@__.kellypoo]

Riddle me this it start in 31 hours riddle me that I will come back in 31 hours

[@nasreenakhtar5264]

Hey wanna play aumong us

[@__.kellypoo]

@@nasreenakhtar5264 sure

[@edwardbeaty8899]

Oh, have you done one on Arkham? I'd like to know who built it, the guy who invented Tissue paper? Mayor of NYC? Wille E. Coyote? Arkham Asylum might as well not even bother with having doors and windows and bars! It can't seem to hold anyone for more than a few seconds! With all the advanced technology available in the DC Universe you would think that Batman could get together with say Mr. Miracle, and some others like Will Magnus, gather up some Martian, Kryptonian, Rann, Thanagarian, New Genesis, and Oa'an technology and build something that could actually hold the various Criminals! Marvel has addressed this several times, the Vault, Negative Zone, Vault 2 that was in the water, Using Pym Particles etc. But except for the one attempt at putting them on another planet DC seems to keep relying on 1930s methods! I mentioned Will Magnus because he has created several different versions of Metal Men, including backup teams of other metals (Silver, Cobalt, etc), female versions (with Platinum Man for Tina). It would be a lot harder to escape a prison guarded by a couple hundred sentient robots with powers, also never sleep, also self repair, can hear any escape plan etc. That's if the Criminals can get past 100 traps personally designed by Batman and Mr. Miracle. Walls and bars made of the DC equivalents of Adamantium and Vibranium. Except for heavy hitters like Amazo, Bizzaro, Black Adam, Zod, Doomsday, Mongul, and Darkseid I'm sure something Batman personally designed with Mr. Miracle and guarded by an army of tireless sentient Super Powered robots would stop almost any escapes. I imagine there would still be some, as even all the well thought out Marvel attempts have all eventually failed. And it must also be remembered that while they rarely do, Marvel heroes are more willing to go lethal.

[@deepankarnakarmi8215]

this would be something.

[@Katabiss]

Dude what was that song in the beginning, shit was my jam!

[@ravencuper8286]

Can you do Origins about Thunder and Lightning

[@scourgedarkpaw9949]

I love the music

[@drswag0076]

i got a riddle. where are you if you find yourself six feet underground?

[@deshawnedwards6412]

Hey Comic Origins, how about you make an second channel that focus only on Marvel Characters? That way you don't have to mix your DC stuffs with Marvel.

[@jamesstewart9341]

My most favorite villain

[@Skill-wt2lj]

THANK YOU!!!🥺😭

[@asha_vere]

I hated how in the Gotham live action series, they showed him as some incel who was pissed off that a woman who he worked with originally didn't like him because she was with an abusive douchebag, then freaked out when she went on a date with him because he was practically obsessed with her and was possessive of her, so she rejected him and he became a villain. It had nothing to do with his abilities like most of the villain origin stories, which explain where their powers/abilities come from.

[@gerlisantiago8567]

Do scarecrow next

[@markherron1407]

THE RIDDLER: Enigmatic Villain Birthday: April 1,1988 The Riddler gets his supervillain identity 🆔 from his love 💞 of creating and solving puzzles. He leaves riddles at all of his crime scenes in Gotham City, challenging Batman to solve them which the Dark 🕶️ Knight usually does. The Riddler is frequently locked 🔒 up in Arkham Asylum, although he claims to know a variety of ways to escape if he ever wants to! Merry Christmas ⛄🎄 Blessings and hugs ❤️🤗💞🤗🙏!

[@markherron1407]

His Birth Card is Seven of Spades Blessings and Hugs 💖🤗🙏🤗🙏🤗🙏🤗🙏🤗🙏!

[@markherron1407]

The Riddler is DC version of the Arcade! Blessings and Hugs 💖🤗🙏🤗🙏🤗🙏🤗🙏🤗🙏🤗🙏🤗🙏🤗🙏🤗🙏!

[@jaredzhou2428]

I’m finally being noticed

[@homemaranha5649]

Riddler you won't get away this time (and your riddles too)

[@callofseiiki]

Fantastic i never knew he had female sickkicks curious if ok to ask What happen to those girls? Will they be seen again? Also X3 the songs prefecr fit X3

[@sidneychannel]

Cool this story is a riddle

[@user-ip1jc1pe7p]

personally Ive never find the Riddler clinically insane compared to batman and the other criminals he faced I'd say he is more sane than any of them including batman. However he does display some form of Autism, bit of OCD as a autistic person myself I can relate to him

[@cadeshanley218]

I hope you'll do The Joker next! XD

[@doggocat1942]

Please do Two-Face!

[@keshiaharrison5318]

Comic Origins do a mera please.👍

[@bluetarantulaproductions6179]

Riddler is one of my favorite Batman villians

[@riches3581]

when is a villain not THE villain ? - Batman

[@trexadvent4726]

Is the Riddler similar to the clue master and Clock King? Can you do comic book origin of Clue Master and Clock King?

[@deshawnedwards6412]

Can you do The Origin of The Mad Hatter and Maxie Zeus?

[@garveyneal1672]

Can you do the origins of the Scarecrow?

[@edwardbeaty8899]

Why put anyone in Arkham! That place can't hold anyone!

[@trexadvent4726]

Can you do comic book origin of lesser known DC villains Shade and Folded Man?

[@ionutalexandru9710]

Who is Folded Man?

[@alexisogun]

Please talk about Black Lightning, Static Shock, Superman, Batman, Black Orchid, Mazikeen, Nightwing or Andrew Bennett

[@dragonballtalk8527]

He riddles people with bullets

[@deshawnedwards6412]

Do The Origin of Hawkfire (Mary Elizabeth Kane).

[@lilyblake8954]

I'm hoping to eventually see and origin video of Victor Zsasz.

[@flyingprinprin]

Please do one on Starfire.

[@Xehanort10]

Riddler's smart but what lets him down is his OCD causing him to have to leave clues and also his ego.

[@raykoshorek683]

What is this song, Comic Origins?

[@pretzel6090]

please do scarecrow

[@ansasqogme2430]

hi , why you don’t make crazy Jane please 😭😭😭😭😭 I’m waiting for long time 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@ansasqogme2430]

@Layla Castillo hi , also riddler in Gotham tv series!!!

[@kilrogg4935]

Please what is this awesome song name ?

[@zuizs1491]

whats the song that plays in the background?

[@user-rf7go9nh3d]

Do mr.freeze origin.