Don’t miss the subtle details and features that the Riddler’s suit we saw in the plot of the movie The Batman
The Batman not only gave us a dark detective story that wowed critics and audiences alike, it also gave us a version of the Riddler whose costume is full of curiosities.
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Instead of choosing to replicate a model based on the comics, the production of The Batman managed to make an intimidating version of the Riddler, whose suit has subtle details that in the sum complement the horror they instill in Gotham.
Discover the details and curiosities surrounding the Riddler’s costume.
The Zodiac killer inspired the look of the Riddler
As we at SMASH reported on the occasion, the infamous case of the Zodiac killer became one of the inspirations for the version of the Riddler that Paul Dano gave us.
With this reference, the intention of the Riddler in The Batman is to instill fear among the corrupt, and in a certain way he succeeded, but also society fears the actions of the Riddler.
Paul Dano’s glasses are the same as Jim Carrey’s
Paul Dano paid tribute to Jim Carrey and his work on 1995’s Batman Forever, and while the personalities of the different variants of the villain are diametrically opposed, Dano hasn’t forgotten who played Edward Nygma in 1995.
The glasses that Edward Nashton (Paul Dano) wears is the Gear Patrol model of the Moscot company, established in Gotham, New York, which the use of these glasses gives the presence of a real-life Gotham inhabitant and they recognize Jim Carrey.
So there is no evidence
Something is certain, Riddler does not have the budget of Bruce Wayne to pursue justice in his own way, but what he has left over is ingenuity, and with it the adhesive tape is his best companion.
Dano used duct tape to leave no trace of his presence in the crimes, although to film the tape, the actor who plays the Riddler was on the verge of fainting since the wrapping of his mask made with duct tape was very tight.
From spandex to the army…
If you remember the versions of Frank Gorshin, John Astin and Jim Carrey, these actors used green spandex in their outfits as the Riddler. For The Batman, Paul Dano’s suit features elements that were found in a military store as surplus.
Jacqueline Durran, costume designer for The Batman, noted that the Riddler is in a war against corruption. “Paul could have found in a surplus store near his home, like the German jacket“.
The militia even in the mask
In the comics and pre-2022 versions, the Riddler has worn a mask to cover his identity, with Paul Dano opting to wear a mask worn by soldiers in the 1960s in order to protect himself from the frigid climates. .
The design of this mask was also intended to intimidate the enemy in conflicts such as Vietnam, where United States soldiers instilled fear in rural populations. Although the United States Army lost that conflict due to guerrilla warfare.
An easily reproducible costume
The intention of the production team was to build a costume that would be easy to replicate among the followers of the Riddler, who will continue the fight against the corrupt and the political class of Gotham in the event that their leader dies or is imprisoned.
With this intention, Riddler imposes himself as a figure of authority before his followers, who will be willing to fall for his fight, like the leaders of sects, or radical groups.
That’s not a question mark…
The most recognizable logo after Batman is that of the Riddler, whose question mark is his hallmark when committing crimes.
Stop The Batman, the riddle logo was modified to make it more intimidating, so the orthographic sign is surrounded by elements that resemble the scope of a weapon, be it an assault rifle or a sniper.
The Batman stars Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle / Catwoman, Paul Dano as Edward Nashton / The Riddler, Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin, and John Turturro as crime boss Carmine Falcone.
Jeffrey Wright will also star as Police Commissioner James Gordon, while Andy Serkis will play Alfred Pennyworth.
The Batman is now available through digital video stores and the HBO Max digital platform.
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Question: What twisted genius leaves clues to the World’s Greatest Detective so that he can capture him, and thus – arrogantly – boast that he can trick him in very clever ways? Answer: Riddler.
A criminal mastermind prone to perplexity, Edward Nigma has historically been Batman’s most intellectually cunning adversary. With a whimsical insight to wreak havoc, his resourcefulness is unmatched. Well almost.
The most insane exploits of Gotham’s resident puzzle prodigy are brought together in BATMAN ARKHAM: RIDDLER! A volume of SMASH and DC Comics Mexico that compiles some of the greatest stories of the villain, made by some of the best creators in the industry.
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