The Puzzler (Dozierverse)

"Too many Puzzles, Is that what did it Batman?"

-Puzzler

 

The Puzzler is a original comicbook villain and enemy of Batman in the 1960s TV Series

History
Like the Riddler, the Puzzler likes to keep the dynamic duo baffled by his puzzling clues. His first was by a toy aeroplane and then a balloon.

He made plans to get his hands on a supersonic plane called "The Retsoor" owned by multimillionaire Atermas Knab.

He first visited him to become partners with him in the puzzle balloon business He steals all the guests' jewels at the plane christening party by using his special Puzzle Gas.

The Dynamic Duo arrived too late and he gases them too and leaves behind another puzzle.

After solving it Batman and Robin trace him to his hideout at the Globe Balloon Factory but are defeated and knocked unconsious by two toy gliders.

Puzzler then leaves them in a giant hot air balloon whose basket is scheduled to be jettisoned when the balloon reaches 20,000 feet.

The Dynamic Duo escape his trap and go after him again. Puzzler then buries them in a balloon long enough for him and his gang to make their escape.

He drugs Knab's tea at a visit and photographed Knab's plans for the plane.

He finally attempts to steal it, but the dynamic duo track him down again, defeat his henchman and send him to prison.

Known Associates
Puzzler had a few people who assisted him in his crimes:

Rocket O'Rourke: Puzzler's henchwench who had dreams of being a movie star, her acting skills helped Puzzler in his schemes.

Blimpy: Puzzler's Henchman

Glider: Puzzler's Second Henchman

Ramjet: Puzzler's Third Henchman

Appearances
Season 2

The Puzzles Are Coming/The Duo Is Slumming

Trivia
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 * The Puzzler is a former wellknown Superman villain from the comic strips.
 * The Puzzler's first and only appearance in the Batman TV Series was scheduled for the Riddler. But when Frank Gorshin nolonger wanted to play the part, the writers changed the story to star the Puzzler.