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Warning : raider for Batman ' 89 : Echoes # 3!DC’sBatman ' 89sequel comic has introducedThe Riddlerand expanded on his deadly pedigree tale . Edward Nygma has always beenone of Batman ’s most popular scallywag , but he ’s easy to overlook when it take a lot more than a tricky riddle to get pass the World ’s Greatest Detective . However , writers in the past tense have taken stride to make Riddlermore terrifying than Heath Ledger ’s Joker .
AIPT release a previewforBatman ' 89 : Echoes#3 – write by Sam Hamm , with art by Joe Quinones – which reveals the Burtonverse version of the Riddler ’s robustious origin narrative .
The prevue showcasesa interpretation of The Riddler unlike ever seen beforein DC ’s risible Quran canon , one who is vicious , unpredictable – even to himself – and downright chilling , add an completely new layer of context to the graphic symbol ’s portrayal in Tim Burton ' seminal version of the Caped Crusader ’s mythos .
The Joker that Jack Nicholson made famous in the 1989 Batman movie is BACK ! But how and why follow his death in that movie remains a mystery .
Riddler’s “Burtonverse” Origin Vaults Him To The Top Of The Dark Knight’s “Deadliest Rogues” Ranking
Batman ‘89: Echoes#3 – Written By Sam Hamm; Art By Joe Quinones
Riddler says the aesculapian doctor had give him a bivalent dose of"two Samurais,“to trial run what would happen , which , clearly , had unanticipated consequences .
The previous take ofBatman ' 89offers the on - panel entry ofthe Burtonverse rendering of The Riddler . depict him as if he were played by Martin Short in an existent Tim Burton subsequence , the story introduce a man calling himself Maynard , although a scribbled crossword puzzle mystifier suggests his real name could actually be " E. Nigma"and only told by Dr. Jonathan Crane to call himself Maynard , much like howBruce Wayne ’s undercover Robert " Firefly " Loweryis told to call himself Lewis Wilson while at the Asylum .
Speaking of theJeff Goldblum - esque Jonathan Crane , the not - so - good doc has a therapy academic session with the mysterious " Maynard " regarding his aliveness before Arkham . It is unwrap that Maynard spend time in the war , where he ' was celebrated for murdering multiple hostiles . Suddenly , though , that is when he snaps and take up attacking his fellow soldier . “I was some kind of demon,“he recalls of his behavior . Riddler order the aesculapian doctor had given him a double dose of"two Samurais,“to test what would happen , which , clearly , had unforeseen consequence .
One thing aboutBatman ' 89 : Echoesis certain : the Riddler has never appeared , nor been name , as more demonic than he is here .
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One Notorious Doctor Could Be Responsible
One has to marvel if the MD who gave Riddler the experimental dosage is the same problematical doctor that ’s constantly mentioned , but yet to be seen on - board , the same late doctor who recruited Maynard to Arkham : Doctor Hugo Strange . It is also worth speculating if the truthful nature of this Samurai drug will be dig into deeper before the series ends . However , one thing aboutBatman ' 89 : Echoesis certain : the Riddler has never seem , nor been describe , as more demonic than he is here . The character had always been unpredictable , but battle aRiddlerthis terrifying will be a rightful challenge for Batman .
Source : AIPT
Batman ' 89 : Echoes#3will be available July 10 , 2024 from DC Comics .
One of DC ’s most iconic heroes , Batman is the vigilante superhero role of billionaire Bruce Wayne . Forged by tragedy with the death of his parent , Bruce dedicated his life to becoming the reality ’s moderate warlike creative person , detective , and tactician . enter an total family of allies and sidekicks , Bruce wages state of war on evil as the glowering knight of his hometown , Gotham City .
One of DC’s most iconic heroes, Batman is the vigilante superhero persona of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Forged by tragedy with the death of his parents, Bruce dedicated his life to becoming the world’s leading martial artist, detective, and tactician. Recruiting an entire family of allies and sidekicks, Bruce wages war on evil as the dark knight of his hometown, Gotham City.
