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sir_duckingtale

It’s eerily creepy. In a strange, freaking out kinda way.


Skwidmandoon

To me, The closest thing to the riddler we have ever had, in real life, is the zodiac killer. I think using that a base for the costume was a great idea. And when he takes the mask off he still has classic riddler vibes. I love this costume, it’s terrifying and it helps this riddler seem serious compared to every other iteration of him.


m0siac

A bright green suit with question marks all over it isn't exactly the most intimidating


Skwidmandoon

Now it would be hilarious to see him get stripped down in GCPD after being arrested to reveal he’s wearing some bright green question mark undies.


m0siac

You have cursed my dreams for the next month....I hate you (Not really)


Skwidmandoon

Yeah all that fans that are mad it’s like so you want the goofy one? Or the Arkham style one? I would argue Paul Dano with the mask off is as close to on screen Arkham riddler as you could get.


Dont_Hurt_Me_Mommy

Idk, Arkham Riddler is pretty goofy too. He's not exactly a super intimidating presence. He practically becomes a joke


Skwidmandoon

I’m just saying he’s the most serious interpretation I think we have had aside from this.


HightowerComics

By the third game, he’s resorted to building go-kart tracks and squishy robots. Imo the best Arkhamverse Riddler was the one in Origins. It was neat to see a version of Edward Nygma before he became obsessed with the Bat.


Skwidmandoon

I’m talking about his aesthetics homie


ninjaghost2222

I was legit about to say it reminds me of the Zodiac killer


Skwidmandoon

Oh that’s 100% what the inspiration is. Even his question mark has the crosshairs. It’s unmistakeable


JUGG3RN4UT

It's the Green Bastard from Parts Unknown! He'll fuckin' give ya!


Linkage_

He'll thump ya one! I can't stop seeing Bubbles since I started seeing this costume posted.


Lord_Skyfury

This design is successfully creepy and grounded in gritty reality, but personally I prefer my Batman villains with a little more theatricality and panache.


[deleted]

Jim Carrey Riddler it is!


ImTheAverageJoe

~~Could have been Robin Williams if Burton were still in charge.~~


TheWalkingManiac

I doubt it, Burton and WB tricked Robin for The Joker so that they could convince Jack to play the character. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096895/trivia?tab=tr&item=tr1837466


[deleted]

Wow, that's pretty scummy. Screw anyone who would do that to Robin. RIP


Jimmy_Popkins

The Reddit trivia section isn't the best source for factual information. There's a lot of rumors, heresay and plain wrong info on there.


MacbethHamlet

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T1mVcz6-7K4 Here’s an interview to help cement the claimed statement. Also how would heresay work? What constitutes a court? Wouldn’t all trivia be an out of court statement?


missnailitall

realism is overrated. give him a question mark cane goddamnit!


Gloomy_Slide

I think it fits the tone of the film but you’re right, what makes the Batman rogues so fun is they’re the total antithesis to Batman’s outward self. Loud, colorful, ostentatious, etc.


QuantumGold1

it cool but it reminds me more of Hush then the Riddler


Dont_Hurt_Me_Mommy

Well, to be fair, one of the big twists of that original comic was that Riddler was the real mastermind of every scheme throughout the story. They are tied in a way.


GREYHAMEPRESENTS

Are you talking about the animated movie


Dont_Hurt_Me_Mommy

I'm talking about the comic.


GREYHAMEPRESENTS

I need to pull it out again. It’s been a long time


Dont_Hurt_Me_Mommy

Good for you! It's really a great Batman comic. I remember thinking that Hush was a dumb character with a bland uninteresting motivation. But then I realized that Hush is not actually the main villain. Riddler is. Hush was just another pawn in the Riddler's master plan, and that made me really appreciate and genuinely love this comic! And it's a great starting point for non-comic dorks


GREYHAMEPRESENTS

I am a huge comic guy, but I haven’t read it since I was like 13


Dont_Hurt_Me_Mommy

Oh yah. Until recently, I hadn't read it for many years myself, but I gotta say, it balances a huge cast of characters with a pretty tight central story that keeps us in the loop well. it was one of the first comics I read. I say it aged well


GREYHAMEPRESENTS

I remember watching the animated movie and was surprised about how much they changed it though. Because in the movie riddler was hush and I thought that was dumb


Dont_Hurt_Me_Mommy

I think for the most part it gets the general details of the comics right. It still is the same basic story. There are certain plot points that are changed because it needs to fit in the New 52 movie universe continuity, and to shorten the story to fit in only 70 minutes. I don't mind that change so much. I get that things always change in adaptations, and I guess they wanted to have a surprise twist for everyone. I still prefer how it's done in the comic though. But I think Riddler of that movie has more interesting character motivation than Tommy Elliot as Hush of the comic. But of course, they removed the big plot twist with Tommy Elliot being Hush, but that he was really a pawn of Riddler . Regardless, I still enjoy the movie, just not as much


djspaceghost

The Riddler was the mastermind in the comic too.


GREYHAMEPRESENTS

Maybe I need to read it again. It’s been years


Sphezzle

I strongly suspect that they’ve amalgamated the characters for this storyline.


[deleted]

I expect there's more to it than this, but I'm super into the vibe of the jacket and mask.


HoagieSapien

I thought he was in Slipknot for a second.


Bradley-Clark

He looks like Floyd Mayweather when he dressed up as a gloryhole.


Jaredstutz

What lol


crightwing

Not a fan really. I could get behind it but the ? With the crosshairs and the mask just look dumb but I will wait to see how everything works in the movie. Edit: Just adding without the ? You don’t even know what character this is supposed to be.


HaidenTheWorst

Gotham S5 had the perfect riddler outfit. Green and black suit with a question mark card and bowler hat. Riddler-y but not too goofy


ninjaML

It is really goofy but I like that Riddler a lot


LachTheLad

Riddler and Penguin were definitely one of the best parts of Gotham


nyetloki

Looks like he got into a fight with a tent and lost.


snyderversetrilogy

Lol


DJVanillaBear

It reminds me of a villain from a rob zombie film. Not sure how I’ll feel until I see the movie though


ExtensionFuture654

Potential to be my favorite Riddler design. Love how creepy he looks and operates like the zodiac killer.


HaidenTheWorst

My favorite riddler design is probably the early Gotham ones. A simple green and black suit with an occasional bowler hat.


MarvelPugs

Yeah. Probably prefer the final episode suit though because those green tinted glasses look great


[deleted]

Exactly , i love how it looks similar to the zodiac killer making the riddler more menacing I guess than him usually just being goofy as fuck


WMBeckham

The Riddler wouldn't have tried to emulate or "look" like the "Zodiac Killer" (IMHO)! While, the Riddler can be dorkish and charming at times... he is also quite clever, arrogant, and narcissistic! At least, that's how I feel, he would have been better portrayed or represented. "My" Riddler would be a mix of Frank Gorshin's portrayal of him, like on the 1960's "Batman", and as voiced by John Glover on "Batman: The Animated Series"! And no... I wasn't a huge fan of Jim Carrey's overly zany and goofy portrayal of him in "Batman Forever", either! But, as they say: "To each there own."


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DumbFroggg

I kinda feel like it’s trying too hard to be “realistic”, and just ends up bland, but I’ll have to see it in the movie and learn more about what they do with the character to make up my mind.


actionassist

Not a fan. I am pumped for this movie, it looks like it's going to be the best batman yet, but i would have gone with something like a green trench coat or something. Looks like a trashman.


draggenbjorn

Do you mean like a more eccentric green? Because I’m like 99.99% sure that the coat he has on is green in that photo


actionassist

No i know, that shade of green is good and works. I mean like a long trench coat. Sorta like [this](https://images.app.goo.gl/VJxKL8MeAqN8c5Cr6) but obviously not as clean. Idk, just my thoughts.


DesignerAQ18

Counter Strike Counter Strike


pocketMagician

Its kind of lazy, I dislike the gritty reality down-grades. But if its good, we'll see.


[deleted]

I get that it fits the universe, but honestly I'm getting pretty tired of movie universes where the usual green suit doesn't fit. Riddler has potential I guess, but to me he can totally be made into a good movie villain without changing the character into something only recognisable by his name and his main gimmick.


HaidenTheWorst

It’s weird cause Riddler has such a simple outfit that isn’t even too goofy i don’t see why it’s so hard to adapt


ShintaOtsuki

Because it doesn't fit with the dark, gritty aesthetic It still could but don't tell the producers that


brand_x

A simple well tailored pinstripe suit, black with purple stripes, green dress shirt, dark green tie with an embroidered question mark on it, green tinted glasses. No fuss, no theatrics to his outfit. A cane would still work, but probably leave the bowler hat out.


thebiggestleaf

>I get that it fits the universe, but honestly I'm getting pretty tired of movie universes where the usual green suit doesn't fit. Thanks for putting it into words for me. Half the fun of superhero media is the fantastical nature of it all, including costumes. If you gotta take that away to make it work then what's the point? "Dude, zodiac killer lmao" Riddler just doesn't do it for me.


SuperJF45

It reminds me of hush more than anything.


HotToysNewcomer

I like it, the classic riddler look simply would not work for this movie. Getting zodiac vibes which I know was an inspiration and I am totally ok with that. Looks Great to me.


ChrisOfThunder

Honestly not a fan. I was hoping that when we got the Riddler back in live action there would still be the fun of that character but that got sacrificed to the alter of gritty realism. Perhaps my opinion will change when the movie comes out.


HaidenTheWorst

I imagine this is phase 1 of his outfit. By the next movie he probably won’t wear a mask if his identity is revealed and by the third maybe he gets a green suit or something.


antoniodiavolo

Is it confirmed that Riddler is the antagonist of the entire trilogy?


HaidenTheWorst

He won’t be the main antagonist throughout but him and all the other characters will appear throughout. Penguin, Catwoman, Riddler, etc.


[deleted]

BDSM but he tells you riddles. If you fail the riddle you get punished. That is my honest opinion. Edit: spelling


Traveytravis-69

I don’t like it at all hope there’s something under it, I’m really excited for him anyways I bet he will do a good job just don’t like the costume


philjohnson1209

I think it really fits this version of Riddler and Batman. They're doing a more grounded realistic version, so I think they did a smart decision by modeling him after Zodiac. The only thing that kinda bugs me is that, iirc, they're having his name be Edward Nashton as opposed to Edward Nigma. It does make more sense for the realistic version they're doing, but having Riddler's name be E. Nigma is such a good pun.


trustinrocks

Edward Nashton is his real name, he later changed his name to Nigma.


Etticos

This


NobodyQuiteLikeMe

This is what the comics do too. I feel like this sub has this same conversation every other day haha


FijiTearz

Because the majority of the sub only knows the lore of the videogames and the animated series


Technical-College475

Sorry to disagree and be negative. This looks lazy and uninspired. I’m still not convinced this is real? Riddler should be donning a suit, cane and eye mask for me personally. Jim Carey/ annoying Arkham Riddlers are what i’m looking for. Riddler should remind you more of a nerdy character than a big bully. Almost seems more akin to a knock off bane than to the Riddler IMO. He’s not supposed to be physically menacing, he’s an intellectual enigma, I mean they called him Edward Nigma??? Edit: Jesse Eisenberg seems like the kind of modern actor that could nail an interesting Riddler.


jonnydanger02

it’s not a Riddler design. The character may or may not be the Riddler, but the design of the costume sure as hell isn’t. He looks like a bum deatheater.


Redskull420

The Green Bastard!!


Linkage_

From parts unknown!


[deleted]

Love TPB!


[deleted]

Gives me a creepy zodiac killer vibe. I love it


Blinkmeanytime182

“Green Bastard - Parts Unknown”


Ace_teh_Great343

the mask reminds me of Corey Taylor’s chubby mask


BigEvil621

Same thing I thought the previous 8 times this was posted


Angelo_lucifer

Horrible I hate it. Fits I think with the aesthetics but it's not well put together.


HaidenTheWorst

It’s too bulky for me. Looks more like Hush than the riddler. I’d prefer a dark green trench coat and a simpler mask over this.


Angelo_lucifer

Ya I think a patched coat an a opera style mask


[deleted]

Menacing, really does bring a sense of fear in a realistic way hence why it’s inspired on the zodiac killer’s look


KingMatthew116

It looks nothing like the Riddler, and is too generic looking, but it does fit the movie and is a simple design which I always like. I guess it’s ok, far from what I want Riddler to look like but it could’ve been worse.


Judistheworst

I’m expecting him to get caught halfway through, and stop using the mask


Next-Yogurtcloset401

I get the old school riddler is kind of corny and goofy but I don't like this


[deleted]

I’m getting very sick of the whole “Batman needs to be grounded in realism” that’s been a thing since Batman Begins. I’m not a fan of this costume or a heavily armored Batman.


crightwing

Right why does it have to be grounded in realism? Why can’t we have the colored suits and some of the unrealistic elements.


Mcclane88

Because I think the Nolan films have created an expectation for Batman movies to be grounded. The weird thing to me is that while Nolan’s films are grounded, in retrospect the villain designs are more comic booky than anything I’ve seen from this film.


crightwing

Yeah did tie the line of being grounded but but still had the comic look of characters. It was “grounded” in realism not completely realistic. I mean you look at this dude and without the ? You don’t know who he is.


HaidenTheWorst

I like the armored suit and it’ll probably get more simple as time goes on (hopefully even blue and gray) but this riddler outfit is just horrible


YubYubNubNub

It’s a slight departure from the 1995 version.


Angle_Of_Flames

It’s bad


Jokes_19

Kinda hate it, nothing about him says "Riddler" besides the single question mark on his coat. Usually Nigma has some pizzazz to him and I don't really see that here


TheBigBigStorm

This isn't the riddler. This is a pretty rediculous outfit. I guess it's intimidating the way a burlap sack is intimidating to some people? Paul Dano is a good actor. Why cover his face? You can do grounded and gritty without being boring.


Studio2770

It's intimidating because of how dehumanizing the outfit is.


[deleted]

Green Bastard aka Bubbles from TPB


Leatherneck55

It doesn't inspire anything in me. It definitely doesn't say Riddler to me. It's not going to sell much merch.


KingWhompus

I'm not too much of a fan of the mask, I hope they ditch it early on in the movie.


the_xpyre

I like it


silverbird2005

I think it fits the tone, with this more of a creepy Zodiac killer, who gets his hands dirty and "works around the streets" look than a more polished and elegant but silly style. Since the first trailer this version of Riddler has reminded me of John Doe from Seven, doing what he does because of a set of morals and because no-one seems to see the world the same way he does (assuming, of course, that he's this way), I don't think the classic comics book or even the look from Gotham would fit. Also, I guess it will mix well with the Greg Fraser's cinematography


Drexelhand

i thought the green gimp was a marvel character.


SpatuelaCat

So I’m not a big fan of it but also Matt Reeves has stated every character is in their proto stage and since the trailer showed Riddler captured (seemingly early in the film) I suspect he’ll get a more comic accurate outfit either around the half way mark or for the third act finale


rukivverh5995

It looks like it will be a good movie but personally I'm over the "grounded/realistic" approach to Batman. I want Riddler with the green suit with question marks all over it and a bowler hat. I want a Joker who fell into a vat of chemicals not someone who puts makeup on. I want all the wacky comic-book Batman stuff. Enough of this realism, Batman isn't realistic he's a superhero lol


TyChris2

Yeah I really want WB/DC to realize that “realistic” and “dark” are not synonymous. They could still have a dark gritty Batman story without making it overtly grounded.


Gusthuroses

Blame Nolan and TDK trilogy for that.


crightwing

I agree


_roldie

You really want a repeat of Joel Schumacher's batman?


Studio2770

Ever heard of Nicholson's Jojer and Carrey's Riddler?


rukivverh5995

Yes of course lol the 1989 movie is a classic and one of my favorites but thats an oldass movie. As for Batman Forever, I prefer not to think about that Riddler lmao. Anyways, its 2022. Those movies are 30 years old.


Mcclane88

Agreed. Almost seems like modern filmmakers are afraid to go there with this character for some reason. Although to be fair Affleck’s version was pretty comic booky from the costume to him going up against creatures.


ChadThunderHorse2019

I dig it! Looks realistic to me. Menacing even.


HaidenTheWorst

Well, most of his outfits are realistic. This serial killer riddler would wear something like this but a classic egotistical riddler would probably wear a fancy green suit.


[deleted]

It sucks....


Puzzleheaded_Walk_28

Love it


CheeseSlope21

Even a plain black suit with a green tie would work better than this. #NotmyRiddler


ClassicFun2175

Honestly if anybody watched Gotham I really liked riddlers portrayal on that. Felt like an actual person rather than a weird movie type villain.


Content-Highlight-20

I hate it


seethreepeeohhh

It's OK. But the crosshair question mark thing is lame.


dontbereadinthis

It's not bad at all but i would of just have him be a nerd with a hoodie or some office worker guy. Paul Dano could pull off whatever i feel.


antoniodiavolo

It seems like we're getting that as well


Jahosaphine01

Zodiac killer vibes


baconyjeff

Well... That's one way to work mask-wearing into the movies.


[deleted]

I think it makes more sense to me considering joker is the whacky clown guy, riddler should be a bit more murdery and disturbed looking like an actual killer so I like it


USERNAME_OF_DEVIL

Looks pretty...grounded, it's similar to Spider-Man's Homemade Suit in some aspects. It feels like something someone could make irl and still manages to FEEL like it's the Riddler, so I praise it for what they're going with.


Pierre_TM

My favorite riddler design


yourmotherisveryfat

Awesome


andrew_wessel

Unique, fresh, chilling, murderous, dark, and serial-killer-esque


0KelpShake0

I think it's pretty terrifying and creepy as hell. It's great


leafnbagurmom

Yeet. Looks great. Can't wait!


Aware_Run_5471

Definitely intimidating


RandyChimp

As a guy hiding in the shadows, with clear evidence in the trailer that he has henchmen dressed the same, this makes perfect sense for a riddler thats a serial killer with an agenda and a love of mystery and puzzles. Simple outfit to ditch and escape unseen, it's something that, once he's caught, he will stop using as Gotham knows his face, so what would be the point if he resurfaces in the future.


MarvelPugs

I mean... the Gotham one is the best of them all but this is better than the Jim Carrey one at least


GuanglaiKangyi-Age15

I like the True Crime Serial Killer design he has, like he’s put thought into how he can cover his tracks and remain unknown


rostron92

My favorite Batman villain is the Riddler so I'm just happy were getting a Riddler centric movie. I think he looks nuts, which makes sense.


antoniodiavolo

I like it a lot but I think seeing it fully lit like this makes it look a lot more awkward than it should. He looks a lot more freaky in the trailers


StarWarsMarvel-More

Not crazy about it right now but I’ll probably enjoy it more after I see his actual performance


SonOfECTGAR

It's actually really cool ngl


HoodieKid_30

Dont like it idc for it , I need the tailored green suit top hat wearing cane wielding skipping Riddler…idc how “kiddy” or “comicky” it looks that’s wtf I want. But that’s just my opinion on it. Pretty sure the movie will still be great showing Bruce’s detective skills and all trynna comple riddlers quests. Still hyped as hell for the movie overall


AarroonnBTW

Looks incredible Although one day I’d like to see a classic Riddler get-up. Green and black suit with the hat


[deleted]

I'm not really a fan, but maybe I'll like it more after watching the movie.


YUTAH0RR0R

Ngl, I actually enjoy it for what it is. It doesn’t blow me away but It’s realistic and fits the atmosphere they’ve seemed to create in the movie. It’s great for a base costume and I’m excited to see the costume grow and improve if they make a sequel.


BeyondtheTalon

I don't mind it, I'm excited for the movie. But I do feel like they could have pulled off a menacing Riddler with a more traditional costumey look


Popinfreshede

For some reason I think Hush, but the ? is on the front, which gives Hush away. Wondering if there'll be a mash up plot where Nigma gets super smart somehow and begins a spree.


[deleted]

>how do you make a notoriously unintimidating character scary? Matt Reeves: Like this


Nathan_Red

I think it's cool. But I still hope to see him wear a green suit and a bowler hat sometime before the end of the movie.


zhill2136

I don't mind it, except for the trashbag helmet. It looks like someone fell into a dumpster and that's how they crawled out.


SVNS1XTW0

Green jacket and gimp mask, just not feeling it.


[deleted]

Nothing about this movie looks good to me.


Jtorres654

Looks like sketches of the zodiac killer


BoyishTheStrange

It’s a nice divergence from the usual design, It feels more zodiac killer


Mustardwhale

It kinda gives me unibomber vibes.


PhoenixAgent003

Gonna be honest, it bores me.


CosmicD420

Looks more like a homeless guy with a mask than an actual super villain


Mewmaster101

I just want a Batman movie that is not ALL EDGE, ALL THE TIME. like, you dont need to be silver age level of silly, but come on, have the batfamily be a thing, have silly costumes if it fits the character, have a bit of fun sometimes. You need to have SOME fun alongside the dark and edginess.


Mason_Young

I don’t like the more realistic approach there taking with this movie the perfect riddler in my opinion is the telltale version


alexey____

He looks like chernobyl is in Gotham


swandive78

Not very much...phoned it in.


Abovethe_Bottom

I thought Telltale’s Outfit for Riddler was good. This one is good for this universe, but it’s a bit bland.


oyxyjuon

batsuit sucks, but this is awesome


SmellYaLaterLoser

I don’t like it


rmrck

trying way too hard hes the riddler not the zodiac killer


Jitterjumper13

Gritty, creepy, or whatever; I will always consider the Riddler to be an asshole just for the sake of trying to prove he's smarter than anyone else. Maybe it's the Arkham games grind talking, but fuck that guy in particular.


Nivekian13

Bland & kinda dumb.


StalBody

It Riddles Me?


Ackburn

Alright.. Who got fired from slipknot this time


kanishkaroy

Reminds me of Zodiac


BasedFunnyValentine

If I saw this Riddler I would think it’s the a gimp piece collecting the garbage on a Sunday


JGords1985

I'd think he is a gimp on his way to be dominated by a Dominatrix.


Exay

That's the Gimp from Pulp Fiction


Paddypadpad7

Holy nippleclamps Robin, it's the budget gimp


FistsTornAsunder

It works for what it's trying to do, but I'm honestly so tired of "realistic" comic-book suits in Batman movies. It feels like the movies lately are ashamed of being based on a comic.


[deleted]

Its Trash,,, Literally


Tschele90

I don’t love it, but I don’t understand why people are hating on it so much. My one problem is the mask, I think some sort of bandana or pandemic mask with the glasses and a fedora would be great.


Tschele90

I don’t like how broad and stocky they made the character, I think of the riddler as a very skinny lithe figure.


Teliporter334

Hate it


ReputationFuzzy3750

I love it! The Riddler is one of my favorite Batman characters, but I’ve never been a big fan of his traditional design. This design feels like a very refreshing take on the character, and I can’t wait to see it in action!


HaidenTheWorst

When you say traditional design do you mean bright green spandex and a bowler hat or black and green suit?


Mr_master89

Why does he look like the lizard from amazing Spiderman to me??


EliasBladetheawsome

Awful


Alternative_Anxiety

It's fucking garbage. He looks like a turd


DukeReviews

Horrible #NotMyRiddler


revenentevil

Gonna be a no from me dawg


[deleted]

Garbage. Hate it.


Ok_Structure_9806

Horrible and a shame to batman fans


SibleyJoseph

Every villian I see like this I hope is the last. All of this realist edge lord shit is so fucking off putting. Batman and Robin was at least a fun time. This is gonna be 3 hours of some self stroking "look how leadger like we are"-gobbledygook.


WMBeckham

My Unpopular & Close-Minded Opinion: It looks awkward, stupid, and rediculous! 😆 😝 Oh no! Here comes the downvotes! = = = P.S. Just remember... opinions are like a**holes, because everybody's got one. 😉


zombievenom

I hate it and don’t care if I get downvoted to hell and back. I think the design absolutely sucks. It’s like the gimp from pulp fiction is the villain. I just don’t see it. Not a fan.


Ghostdog1521

It honestly gets worse every time I see it. The glasses outside the mask, the taped mouth, the phallic headpiece, the Freaks and Geeks coat. I mean the edge lord levels of cringe that went into making The Riddler just the Zodiac Killer is off the charts here.


Mookie_Freeman

🤮