Origin of The Riddler

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  • @variant
    @variant  2 роки тому +80

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  • @marvelgeek9577
    @marvelgeek9577 2 роки тому +344

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

    • @poshievenj5545
      @poshievenj5545 2 роки тому +11

      New rockstars I presume😏

    • @fresh1889
      @fresh1889 2 роки тому +1

      Testical? Buh Dum Tssss 🥁

  • @user-yo7vn4eo2q
    @user-yo7vn4eo2q 2 роки тому +530

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

  • @willbrightmore1737
    @willbrightmore1737 2 роки тому +420

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

    • @X-Warrior.1119
      @X-Warrior.1119 2 роки тому +11

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

    • @willbrightmore1737
      @willbrightmore1737 2 роки тому +5

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

    • @X-Warrior.1119
      @X-Warrior.1119 2 роки тому +11

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

    • @quentinfogger5755
      @quentinfogger5755 2 роки тому +5

      @@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
      @willbrightmore1737 2 роки тому +5

      @@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
    @taylormademyself89 2 роки тому +328

    Riddler is so 🔥 when the right person is writing 🤟

    • @BasketCase420
      @BasketCase420 2 роки тому +1

      @A . B Shah yep

    • @Gadget-Walkmen
      @Gadget-Walkmen 2 роки тому +1

      like who? Got any examples? Genuinely asking!

    • @patricklacey4946
      @patricklacey4946 2 роки тому +2

      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
      @edoardocastelnovi7154 2 роки тому

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

  • @ric_2694
    @ric_2694 2 роки тому +113

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

  • @SpaceMonkey15
    @SpaceMonkey15 2 роки тому +26

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

  • @UCONN_HUSKIES
    @UCONN_HUSKIES 2 роки тому +158

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

    • @iguchikikue6418
      @iguchikikue6418 2 роки тому +1

      Agreed so much

    • @troythemighty3683
      @troythemighty3683 2 роки тому +9

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

    • @superstarultra28
      @superstarultra28 2 роки тому +2

      My favorite Riddler is Frank Gorshin.

    • @PLUTOXGOAT
      @PLUTOXGOAT 2 роки тому +10

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

    • @C_itsNemo
      @C_itsNemo 2 роки тому +1

      @@PLUTOXGOAT what was wrong with it

  • @techno-pow4245
    @techno-pow4245 2 роки тому +42

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

  • @renatocosta8315
    @renatocosta8315 2 роки тому +33

    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
      @thepubknight6144 2 роки тому +4

      Paul even looks like the comic Riddler

    • @luna5678910
      @luna5678910 2 роки тому

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

    • @thecardbunker801
      @thecardbunker801 2 роки тому

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

  • @agent_w.
    @agent_w. 2 роки тому +203

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

    • @kingshadow8782
      @kingshadow8782 2 роки тому +4

      Long time Agent W.

    • @josephlowry4320
      @josephlowry4320 2 роки тому +8

      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
      @ironforged2329 2 роки тому +9

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

    • @adamredfire
      @adamredfire 2 роки тому +1

      @@ironforged2329 YOU

    • @chestergonzales7038
      @chestergonzales7038 2 роки тому +2

      corey michael smith

  • @dalegend7215
    @dalegend7215 2 роки тому +11

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

  • @traphimawari7760
    @traphimawari7760 2 роки тому +20

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

  • @metalpachuramon
    @metalpachuramon 2 роки тому +8

    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

  • @austinmorrison6953
    @austinmorrison6953 Рік тому +3

    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.

  • @Shearper2
    @Shearper2 2 роки тому +8

    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

  • @ericnancy4385
    @ericnancy4385 2 роки тому +92

    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
      @fingreen2663 2 роки тому +8

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

    • @wowisntitanamazinglyamazin9550
      @wowisntitanamazinglyamazin9550 2 роки тому +5

      He's gonna be in the new Batman film

    • @kraken5838
      @kraken5838 2 роки тому +1

      something in the wayyyy mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

  • @jorgecarbajal8076
    @jorgecarbajal8076 2 роки тому +4

    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.

  • @ilijacogelja6580
    @ilijacogelja6580 2 роки тому +15

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

  • @Kindo_Playz
    @Kindo_Playz 2 роки тому +33

    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

  • @rickybobbyroode9814
    @rickybobbyroode9814 2 роки тому

    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.

  • @hishamnct1708
    @hishamnct1708 2 роки тому +19

    - 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
      @Delete240 Рік тому +1

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

  • @ANativeWroteThis
    @ANativeWroteThis 2 роки тому +14

    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
      @Inkbkank.2029 2 роки тому

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

    • @ANativeWroteThis
      @ANativeWroteThis 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @BenDover-tk3jj
    @BenDover-tk3jj 2 роки тому

    Lovin these origin videos, keep em coming!!!

  • @kenneththomas415
    @kenneththomas415 2 роки тому +32

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

    • @MazeDaGr8
      @MazeDaGr8 2 роки тому +8

      Yea he would've been Perfect for that role

    • @hackman669
      @hackman669 2 роки тому

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

  • @abasicyoutubeviewer276
    @abasicyoutubeviewer276 2 роки тому +7

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

  • @velociraptor4you3291
    @velociraptor4you3291 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @velociraptor4you3291
      @velociraptor4you3291 2 роки тому

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

    • @seth9655
      @seth9655 2 роки тому

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

    • @velociraptor4you3291
      @velociraptor4you3291 2 роки тому

      @@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?

  • @BasketCase420
    @BasketCase420 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @maxmichael2851
    @maxmichael2851 2 роки тому +7

    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!

  • @lapislazuli5035
    @lapislazuli5035 2 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @woodbridgesfinest1904
    @woodbridgesfinest1904 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @mikeburkhart8336
    @mikeburkhart8336 8 місяців тому

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

  • @ComicBookGuy420
    @ComicBookGuy420 2 роки тому +2

    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

  • @shadeshadow4315
    @shadeshadow4315 2 роки тому +5

    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.

  • @damianstarks3338
    @damianstarks3338 2 роки тому +5

    One of Batman’s greatest enemies.

  • @joshandcolbyobsessor
    @joshandcolbyobsessor 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @cole6843
    @cole6843 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @anubusx
    @anubusx 2 роки тому +3

    Paul Dano will crush it as him.

  • @dontlikeamericagetout6642
    @dontlikeamericagetout6642 2 роки тому +7

    I hope they bring Red Lion to the DCEU!

  • @dacoby
    @dacoby 2 роки тому +2

    Run, Riddler, Run is another Riddler reading recommendation.

  • @jrocket93
    @jrocket93 2 роки тому

    Good work 👍

  • @quentinfogger5755
    @quentinfogger5755 2 роки тому +5

    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?

  • @jeffk7881
    @jeffk7881 2 роки тому +4

    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
      @Powherkrangunch 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @jeffk7881
      @jeffk7881 2 роки тому

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

  • @mostafafarweez3161
    @mostafafarweez3161 2 роки тому

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

  • @jendersonmohammed443
    @jendersonmohammed443 2 роки тому +2

    One of my favourites EVER!

  • @cjxsavage116
    @cjxsavage116 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @mayurs4991
    @mayurs4991 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the info about the Riddler.

  • @godzillakingofthemonsters6540
    @godzillakingofthemonsters6540 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @miltons.2462
    @miltons.2462 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @luisz222
    @luisz222 2 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @kimkom5648
    @kimkom5648 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @kcollier2192
    @kcollier2192 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @samsonjack362
    @samsonjack362 2 роки тому +33

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

  • @thebatman9309
    @thebatman9309 2 роки тому +2

    Can’t wait!!!

  • @windstyle2026
    @windstyle2026 2 роки тому

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

  • @wayned.ashford9296
    @wayned.ashford9296 2 роки тому

    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..!!

  • @BevanBoychuk
    @BevanBoychuk 2 роки тому

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

  • @trevorghalt1881
    @trevorghalt1881 2 роки тому +6

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

  • @teeganfoust9520
    @teeganfoust9520 2 роки тому +1

    Could you make a playlist with all history of

  • @azirirfan7999
    @azirirfan7999 Рік тому +1

    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

  • @mr.e401
    @mr.e401 2 роки тому +8

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

  • @DennisBPierreLouis
    @DennisBPierreLouis 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @CrusaderofLight1
    @CrusaderofLight1 2 роки тому

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

  • @W.13th
    @W.13th 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @Nothingamatters
    @Nothingamatters 2 роки тому +1

    This was 🔥

  • @yesg651
    @yesg651 2 роки тому

    Omg that keeps transition 😂

  • @theflashdcuniverse
    @theflashdcuniverse 2 роки тому +6

    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.

  • @donniedube150
    @donniedube150 2 роки тому

    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

  • @8200fern
    @8200fern 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @crazyfire9470
    @crazyfire9470 2 роки тому

    So early, great video

  • @ashryan3539
    @ashryan3539 2 роки тому

    I love you variant comics 😍

  • @youngsplash2600
    @youngsplash2600 2 роки тому

    Like that shirt bro 💯

  • @quentinfogger5755
    @quentinfogger5755 2 роки тому +3

    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?

  • @JYDY-if5rf
    @JYDY-if5rf 2 роки тому +2

    Jim Carrey played riddler once in Batman forever

    • @seth9655
      @seth9655 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah, and it was really bad

  • @jawofajackass4047
    @jawofajackass4047 2 роки тому

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

  • @quentinfogger5755
    @quentinfogger5755 2 роки тому

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

  • @captajnmax2265
    @captajnmax2265 2 роки тому +1

    Nice vid, the riddler is my favorite batman villain

  • @HardcoreHarvey
    @HardcoreHarvey 2 роки тому +2

    How dare Edward say that? Boise is unforgettable!

  • @nightmaretrooper5064
    @nightmaretrooper5064 2 роки тому

    I remember in this one issue of Batman. The Riddler suffer from a blow on the head and he suffered from Amnesia. After that he ended up becoming a detective for a while. I don't exactly remember the name of that issue. But I still remember that one scenario.

  • @abbii7280
    @abbii7280 2 роки тому

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

  • @Hallel2006
    @Hallel2006 2 роки тому

    one of my favorites

  • @kingizayah3057
    @kingizayah3057 2 роки тому +1

    First also great video on one of my favorite dc villains

  • @johnlawful2272
    @johnlawful2272 2 роки тому

    5:08 relatable

  • @emmanuelconstantino4382
    @emmanuelconstantino4382 2 роки тому

    I just have to ask, where did you get that batman shirt? want one for myself.

  • @thecardbunker801
    @thecardbunker801 2 роки тому

    Iconic character.

  • @edwardbeaty8899
    @edwardbeaty8899 2 роки тому

    One thing I always liked about the Riddler was that he didn't kill. But that has really changed the last few years.

  • @Shadowkiller-dq2ju
    @Shadowkiller-dq2ju 2 роки тому +1

    One of my favorite Batman villains

  • @gamespy1965
    @gamespy1965 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @tdttoons7457
    @tdttoons7457 2 роки тому

    I love origin of videos

  • @abyabraham6646
    @abyabraham6646 2 роки тому

    Do one on Bigby wolf from the comics Fables. He is really underrated for an amazing character.

  • @neomatrixdna2
    @neomatrixdna2 2 роки тому

    Arris, where did you get that awesome shirt?

  • @SenojX88
    @SenojX88 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @TheMrGiannisgr
    @TheMrGiannisgr 2 роки тому

    Sick shirt ❤️🔥🔥🔥

  • @urboislim2757
    @urboislim2757 2 роки тому

    Half of batman villain is just need some hug bro

  • @sladetuner8661
    @sladetuner8661 2 роки тому

    The Riddler is one of my personal favorite Supervilians

  • @isiaharellano3789
    @isiaharellano3789 2 роки тому

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

  • @alessandroortiz379
    @alessandroortiz379 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @visionpicturesind2181
    @visionpicturesind2181 2 роки тому

    After Villains Month, you should do a History Of episode for Adam Warlock

  • @SuperReddishLogan
    @SuperReddishLogan 2 роки тому +1

    This is the story of the Riddler

  • @polymorphicblacksteve5038
    @polymorphicblacksteve5038 2 роки тому

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