The Riddler: Year One #1 Jim Lee Variant

In Matt Reeves's acclaimed film The Batman, the Riddler is portrayed not just as a whimsical oddball fond of puzzles and enigmas, but as a villain as formidable as any in the Dark Knight's history. The transformation of Edward Nashton into the notorious Riddler is showcased. An obscure forensic accountant manages to unearth the dark secrets of Gotham's criminal world, nearly toppling the entire city. This six-issue miniseries serves as an immediate prequel to The Batman—presenting the intricate, unsettling, and occasionally startling narrative of a man with nothing left to lose. Artist Stevan Subic is introduced to American comics, featuring a variant cover that is the first in a series of six interconnected covers. His collaboration with Dano offers a dark and intense story about a man overlooked by society who decides to make himself known. Subic's recent work on Conan the Cimmerian for French publisher Glenat has earned him significant praise in Europe, and he is poised to gain international recognition with a Batman series that promises to be extraordinary.

Key Facts: The origin of the Riddler, as depicted in the 2022 Batman movie, was further explored in a series written by Paul Dano, the actor who portrayed the character.