Batman: 10 Best Villains From The 60s TV Series

By Christian Bone /

4. The Riddler

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As with every incarnation of the character, this Riddler (usually played by Frank Gorshin, but also once by John €˜Gomez Addams€™ Astin) is a criminal mastermind, psychologically unable to commit a crime without leaving a clue for Batman and Robin to solve €“ which they invariably always do, no matter how odd. Frank Gorshin brings the character wonderfully to life €“ Jim Carrey in Batman Forever obviously being heavily inspired by his hyperactive performance €“ and is arguably still the definitive version of the Prince of Puzzles.

The Riddler is also the very first villain of the series, appearing in the semi-serious opening episode €˜Hi Diddle Riddle€™ in which the loss of Bruce Wayne€™s parents is mentioned and someone actually dies, something that was huge no-no later in the series. You can't say the show didn€™t develop.

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