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The Riddler has appeared in various forms of media outside of comics since the 1960s. These have ranged from live-action films, television series, animated projects, and video games. The following is a list of Riddler's appearances in other media and the actors who have portrayed him.
Live Action[]
See Also: The Riddler/Gallery/Live Action
1960s Batman[]
See: The Riddler (Dozierverse)
Frank Gorshin played the character in the series, the first incarnation to wear a green derby hat and jacket on occasion. John Astin played the character in two episodes, where he was the first incarnation to carry a question mark-shaped cane. In 1979 Gorshin returned as the Riddler in Legends of the Superheroes. The character's real name was never revealed.
Batman Forever[]
See: The Riddler (Schumacherverse)
The Riddler serves as one of the main antagonists in the film and is portrayed by Jim Carrey.
In the film, he is a disgruntled former Wayne Enterprises employee and scientist who creates a device called The Box that manipulates brainwaves and transfers neural energy to increase his intelligence. He teams up with Two-Face, and together they plan to use the knowledge from Riddler's invention to find out Batman's true identity and plot his downfall.
Gotham[]
Cory Michael Smith portrays the Riddler in Gotham.
The Batman[]
Paul Dano portrays the Riddler in The Batman.
Animation[]
See Also: The Riddler/Gallery/Animation
Super Friends[]
The Riddler had his first turn in animated form in the Filmation Batman installments first seen on "CBS Saturday Morning" in 1968 as part of The Batman/Superman Hour with a James Cagney type accent. While he didn't appear in The New Adventures Of Batman, he is shown briefly in the opening theme.
He later appeared in Hanna-Barbera's Challenge Of The SuperFriends as a member of the Legion of Doom. Playing off the Gorshin model, this Riddler is a hyperactive lunatic whose contrived riddles baffle all but Batman and Robin. He was voiced by Michael Bell.
He made his only solo appearance in a SuperFriend short episode, "Around The World In 80 Riddles", where he sprays Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman and Robin with a chemical to reduce their intelligence to that of two year olds.
DC Animated Universe[]
See: The Riddler (DC Animated Universe)
Riddler appears in the DCAU shows Batman: The Animated Series and The New Batman Adventures, voiced by John Glover. He serves as the main villain of the episodes "If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?", "What is Reality?" and "Riddler's Reform". Riddler also appears in the episode "Trial" a member of the "jury" in Batman's trial. In The New Batman Adventures, he makes cameo appearances in "Over The Edge" and "Judgment Day".
The Batman (2004)[]
See: The Riddler (Matsudaverse)
The Riddler was a criminal mastermind and foe of Batman. A brilliant mind obsessed with puzzles, Edward Nigma was forced into a life of crime after a failed technology demonstration. Utilizing technology and a small army of henchmen, Riddler would pull of complex schemes, leaving puzzle clues for the police and Batman to solve.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold[]
See: The Riddler (Batman: The Brave and the Bold)
In Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Batman first mentions Riddler in a call to Commissioner Gordon that he halted Riddler's "crossword puzzle crime spree", but Riddler does not make an on-screen appearance until "Legends of the Dark Mite". In said episode, he, along with Killer Moth, The Joker, Two-Face, Mr. Freeze, Kite Man, Mad Hatter, Penguin, Catwoman, Catman, Polka-Dot Man, Tweedledum & Tweedledee, and Tiger Shark appear briefly in Bat-Mite's imagination. He appears in the same pose as on the cover of his comic book first appearance, and he catches Bat-Mite in the same trap as well.
In the teaser of the episode "A Bat Divided!", he hosted the game show "Riddle Me This" telling riddles to a tied up Booster Gold to determine the fate of Batman with every wrong answer given by Booster Gold giving Batman a shock. Batman managed to free himself before the final riddle and then freed Booster Gold and Skeets. Both of them managed to defeat Riddler and his henchmen. The Riddler is voiced by John Michael Higgins.
The Riddler was the main antagonist in the episode "The Criss Cross Conspiracy!" In it, the Riddler, 10 years prior to the events of the episode, crashed the "35th Annual Wordy Awards" ceremony, and commented how proud he was to not have been invited or nominated while grabbing a trophy. However, Batman and Robin appear and combat with Riddler and his goons, and are interrupted by the sudden appearance of Batwoman, aka Katrina Moldoff. While Riddler notes that Batwoman's skills are impressive, he flees from the scene of the crime only to be caught outside of the building by Katrina. He then asks her, "Why are you like a bride on her wedding day?" While Katrina is confused, the Riddler then answers "Because you're about to be unveiled," and unmasks her in front of a horde of news reporters. He is then knocked out by Batman while Katrina is in shock.
In the present day, the Riddler digitally stole money out of Gotham's reserves when Batman ambushed him. Batman threatened to kill him, which surprised the Riddler until Batman revealed he was actually Katrina in the Caped Crusader's body. The Riddler was surprised by this revelation, and knocked out Katrina by electrocuting him/her. He then wraps her in chains above a tank of acid, where the Riddler asks, "When is Batman not Batman? And do you know what the answer is?" Katrina looks at him sternly, and Riddler answers "Who cares?" and comments on he would either be destroying Batman or Katrina in Batman's body, which he states is a win-win. However, Batman in Katrina's body, along with Nightwing, Batgirl, and Felix Faust, charge in and battle the Riddler and his henchmen, until Faust switches back Katrina and Batman's bodies. Batman then knocks out the Riddler again and sends him off to jail.
Young Justice[]
See: The Riddler (Young Justice)
In Young Justice, he was a resident at Belle Reve Penitentiary. Riddler was not taken seriously as a villain and was continuously disrespected by the other inmates. During the breakout led by Icicle Sr. Riddler was able to escape Belle Reve, something no one else was able to accomplish. Unbeknownst to the Justice League, the Riddler comes back and as a part of The Light. He stole a suitcase from S.T.A.R Labs as Sportsmaster starts a riot outside the lab. After the Klarion's plan failed, his real plan succeeded as the suitcase contained a part of Starro that Black Manta was trying to get before.
The Lego Batman Movie[]
The Riddler makes several cameo appearances in the film voiced by comedian, Conan O'Brien. His design resembles the Jim Carrey version of the character. At one point of the film, the Riddler removes a man's left arm with his cane. His only speaking role happens when Joker captures all of Batman's villains in a giant Christmas present - "Riddle me this.. what just happened?!".
Video Games[]
See Also: The Riddler/Gallery/Video Games
The Riddler has also appeared in several video games based on Batman. He was a boss in Batman: The Animated Series, the SNES and Sega Genesis versions of The Adventures of Batman & Robin: The Video Game, and various video game adaptations of Batman Forever. The SNES game had Riddler re-using the Riddle of the Minotaur Maze from "If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?" (But this time with the Gordons as hostages) and the chess board from "What is Reality?". In the Sega CD game, which had fully-animated cut scenes, John Glover reprises his role as the Riddler.
He is mentioned by the JLA's Watchtower recorder in Justice League: Heroes. The message, sent to Batman, is "Just now, a toy sells death".
LEGO Video Games[]
See: The Riddler (LEGO Video Games)
Batman: Arkham Series[]
See: The Riddler (Arkhamverse)
DC Universe Online[]
Riddler appears in DC Universe Online.
Batman: The Enemy Within[]
The Riddler in Batman: The Enemy Within
Toys[]
Riddler has made several appearances as an action figure as part of Hasbro's Batman: The Animated Series and Legends of Batman lines, Mattel's The Batman line, and Art Asylum's minimates line. He has also been produced as a Heroclix.
The Riddler is one of the rarest of Mattel's Super Powers Collection line. He is a repainted Green Lantern figure that was only released in South America.
He was also part of the line of action figures The World's Greatest SuperHeroes.