Riddler Origin Story. Edward Nygma aka The Riddler grew up as a child with obsession to solve puzzles and riddles. Out of the eater came forth meat and out of the strong came forth sweetness Among the Greeks Oedipus had to solve the Riddle of the Sphinx.
One last Riddle Robin When is a Villain not THE Villain The Batman. After graduating Edward became a deliveryman a job he found extremely tedious. Created by writer Bill Finger and artist Dick Sprang he first appeared in Detective Comics 140 October 1948.
I noticed an older 2017 post by batriddler about Edwards possible New 52 origin story was going around again so I thought Id make a timeline adding what weve learned about his origins since then through The Riddler.
Edward Nashtons Not-So-Secret Origins Although Edward Nigma is also an alias of the Riddler his childhood name was Edward Nashton. Edward Nashtons Not-So-Secret Origins Although Edward Nigma is also an alias of the Riddler his childhood name was Edward Nashton. Samson marked his wedding feast with a riddle for the Philistines. Born into a broken home Edward was raised by his abusive father whose violence may have been part of Eds growing obsession with telling the truth and proving himself superior.
