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A stain - newRiddlerfor Michael Keaton’sBatmanuniverse has appeared in a comic book series expanding the traditional knowledge of Tim Burton ’s 1989 and 1992 picture . Batman ' 89and follow - upBatman ' 89 : Echoeshave take into account for many would - be characters that did n’t make it into the picture show to be introduced into Burton ’s movie universe . Actors of the epoch have already been reference in the series ’ art , now including a certain Canadian comedian .
InBatman ' 89 : Echoes#2 by Sam Hamm and Joe Quinones , Michael Keaton ’s Batman is undercover in Arkham Asylum . WhileBatman investigates in the mental home , he comes across a patient role by the name of Maynard . There are clues thatMaynard may be this universe ’s Riddler , and he ’s very clearly a Martin Short lookalike .
Short recently had another DC film use , but he ’s still an pep up choice as the Keatonverse ’s Riddler . With Robin Williams almost cast off and Jim Carrey playing Edward Nygma in the other ' 90s - geological era films , SCTVandSNLalumShort embodies the freaky comedian purpose that ’s consummate for the iconic Batman villain .
If Batman ' 89 gets a continuation serial publication , the Riddler should be its baddie . But it should n’t utilize the films ' original casting of Robin Williams in the role .
The Riddler Could Have an Interesting Future in the World ofBatman ‘89
This Version of the Riddler Is a Martin Short Lookalike
This issuance introduces a character by the name of Maynard who ’s heavily suggested to be this existence ’s variant of the Riddler — a name to add to the inclination of aliases for the villain , who ’s gone by variations of Edward Nygma or Nashton in other looping from both the comics and the movies . Jim Carrey play the Riddler inBatman Forever , the first Batman picture after Burton ’s . The Riddler ’s inclusion inBatman ' 89is one of many lesson of howthese ' 89 comic followonlyKeaton ’s filmsand not all four springy - legal action Batman movies of that earned run average .
Readers can well recognize Short as Maynard — but may not be able to immediately distinguish that he ’s the Riddler because of the name variety . When he bumps into Bruce Wayne in the halls of Arkham , they absorb in favorable conversation until the light lookalike discovers that a fellow patient is fiddling with his clipboard . Puzzles , query marks , andthe name E. Nigma scrawled on the clipboard ’s pageboy reveal Maynard ’s dependable identity . Though he only briefly appears , it ’s possible that more will be revealed about this new Riddler as the series continues .
Created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang , the iconic Batman rogue fuck as the Riddler debuted in 1948’sDetective Comics#140 .
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Short ’s Riddler joins the tilt of characters in artist Quinones ’ designs forBatman ' 89 : Echo , which to a great extent resemble actors of the earned run average . Billy Dee Williams portrayed Harvey Dent in the original 1989Batmanmovie , but his translation of Two - Face extend to his full potential as the antagonist of the firstBatman ' 89comic series . Marlon Wayans was almost Robin in 1992’sBatman Returns , and a character resemble him named Drake Winston is also have in the comic . Harley Quinn seem like pop icon Madonnaand has become a focal point ofEchoes , along with a Jeff Goldblum Scarecrow . Both actors were rumored to bring together the Bat - franchise in the ' 90s .
Madonna ’s translation of Dr. Harleen Quinzel appears inBatman ' 89but is seduce her mark in the follow - up seriesEchoes , and the same could pass off for Maynard ’s Riddler . It stay to be seen if he will show up again in this series or if he will make the leap to primary adversary in another follow - up . Known for his zany and bizarrely uproarious fictional character , shape a Riddler around Short ’s favour personas has strong potential . A new Riddler exhort by the beloved comedian going against Michael Keaton’sBatmanis an exciting development for theBatman ' 89comic serial .
Batman ' 89 : Echoes#2is available now from DC Comics .
BATMAN ' 89 : ECHOES # 2 ( 2024 )
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Batman is a 1989 superhero movie directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne . The motion picture sport Jack Nicholson ’s chilling portrayal as Jack Napier , who turns into the Joker and reigns scourge on Gotham . Kim Basinger also star in the film as Vicki Vale , along with Michael Gough as Bruce ’s trusty Samuel Butler named Alfred .
Batman is a 1989 superhero movie directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne. The film features Jack Nicholson’s chilling portrayal as Jack Napier, who turns into the Joker and reigns terror on Gotham. Kim Basinger also stars in the film as Vicki Vale, along with Michael Gough as Bruce’s trusty butler named Alfred.
Batman is a 1989 superhero movie directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne. The film features Jack Nicholson’s chilling portrayal as Jack Napier, who turns into the Joker and reigns terror on Gotham. Kim Basinger also stars in the film as Vicki Vale, along with Michael Gough as Bruce’s trusty butler named Alfred.
