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RIDDLER GALLERY
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1948
The Riddler only made two comic book appearances in the forties, both in 1948. Edward Nigma (get it? Enimga!) was an intelligent puzzler who enjoyed outwitting Batman with brilliant and sometimes deadly mind teasers.
1966
Nigma as he appeared in the 1966 comic story THE RIDDLE-LESS ROBBERIES OF THE RIDDLER.
1966
On the 1966 TV series BATMAN, The Riddler had the honor of being the Duo's first villain ever faced on Network TV. Frank Gorshin played the role and was nominated for an Emmy for his portrayal. During the second season he was absent, but did return in the third season for an appearance in RING AROUND THE RIDDLER.
1967
Former Addams Family patriarch John Astin took over the role of The Riddler for a two-part episode in the BATMAN series' second season. He had some fine moments, but his portrayal is basically unmemorable to the general Batman fan base.
1969
On the 60's TV cartoon produced by Filmation THE ADVENTURES OF BATMAN, The Riddler stumped the Dynamic Duo in the voice of Ted Knight.
1976
During the 70's he continued to be a favorite Bat-villain and made the cover several times.
1978
In a 1978 TV film, THE LEGENDS OF THE SUPERHEROES, a live action Justice League appeared fighting the baddies, albeit in a tongue-in-cheek manner. The result, basically unmemorable, was highlighted by the appearances of Adam West and Burt Ward as Batman and Robin, as well as Frank Gorshin reprising his role of The Riddler.
1979
The Riddler as he appeared on the 1978-79 TV cartoon CHALLENGE OF THE SUPERFRIENDS, as a member of The Legion Of Doom. Here with fellow Doomer Giganta. He was voiced by Mike Bell.
1979
The Riddler as he appeared on the 1978-79 TV cartoon CHALLENGE OF THE SUPERFRIENDS, as a member of The Legion Of Doom. He was of only two Batman villains to make the cut (the other was The Scarecrow). He was voiced by Mike Bell.
1982
Another battle of wits in Issue 183 of THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD in February 1982.
1994
From 1992 thru 1999 on BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES, later THE BATMAN ADVENTURES, The Riddler was portrayed by John Glover. He debuted in IF YOU'RE SO SMART, WHY AREN'T YOU RICH? (11/18/92) and returned the following week in WHAT IS REALITY? (11/24/92).
1995
Riddler in a 1995 comic.
1995
The Riddler in another 1995 comic book.
1995
In the 1995 film BATMAN FOREVER, Jim Carrey assumed the role of the Riddler to Val Kilmer's Batman. "Riddle me this, riddle me that, who's affraid of the big black Bat?"
1997
The Riddler in the comics always has very attractive, uh, Riddlerettes?
1999
A slighly different look for the animated TV Riddler, but still voiced by John Glover.
2004
The Riddler can cause mayhem elsewhere. Case in point, this April 2004 issue of GREEN ARROW.