The Riddler: Year One #1 Subic Variant

In Matt Reeves's acclaimed film The Batman, the Riddler is portrayed not just as a whimsical oddball with a penchant for riddles and enigmatic puzzles, but as a villain as menacing as any in the Dark Knight's history. We witness the transformation of Edward Nashton into the formidable Riddler. An obscure forensic accountant manages to unearth the dark secrets of Gotham's criminal world, nearly toppling the entire city. The six-issue miniseries serves as an immediate prequel to The Batman—providing a detailed, unsettling, and occasionally shocking narrative of a man with nothing left to lose. Artist Stevan Subic is introduced to American comics, featuring a variant cover that is part of a set of six interconnected covers. His collaboration with Dano presents a dark and intense story about a man overlooked by society who refuses to remain invisible. 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 written by Paul Dano, the actor who portrayed the character in the 2022 Batman movie.