Dustin Gebel
Edward Nashton inches ever closer to his role as antagonist of 2022’s The Batman, his original story unfolding across the first six issues of The Riddler: Year One. Last issue broke from typical comic format to deliver a first account look into the mind of a future rogue, thanks to a depiction of Norton’s journals. Now, armed with knowledge of Gotham’s seedy underbelly, Norton will assume the mask of the Riddler and begin his mission of cleansing the city.
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The Riddler: Year One #6
The time has come. Edward Nashton’s long, painful psychological journey and downward spiral have finally brought him to the point where he is ready to take direct action against the corrupt of Gotham. Embittered and abandoned and believing the world is aligned against him, he’s reached the time to lash out. His extensive research and clandestine operations have left him with a deeper knowledge of the city’s web of criminality than anyone in Gotham. And now he knows exactly which targets to strike and when. As Edward finally dons the mask of the Riddler, the series ends right before the start of his first murderous attack, shown in the opening scene of Matt Reeves’s film The Batman. Actor Paul Dano brought this character to life onscreen, and now he completes Edward’s arc with this groundbreaking prequel. Together with renowned European artist Stevan Subic, Dano has crafted a disturbing and emotional tale, filling out the backstory of one of the most unique and terrifying villains faced by any version of the Dark Knight.
Creative Team
Writer: Paul Dano
Artist: Stevan Subic
Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Designer: Darran Robinson
Cover Artist: Bill Sienkiewicz
Variant Cover Artists: Stevan Subic, Jock, Martin Simmonds
Editor: Jim Chadwick
Format: Limited Series
Cover Price/Page Count: $4.99/32 pages
The Riddler: Year One #6 will be on shelves and digital platforms Tuesday, August 29 from DC Entertainment.
