In this issue, readers discover what makes the Riddler a formidable adversary for Batman and Gotham City. Writer Ray Fawkes along with Scott Snyder present a story in which Edward Nygma is precise and calculating against various individuals who oppose him. From his previous employment at Wayne Enterprises, Nygma details readers of what makes him a threat through his exceptional knowledge of the Wayne Enterprises building. Fawkes writes a character who poses riddles at the beginning of the issue and repeats the same enigmas to his victims before revealing the answers, which result in casualties. Fawkes writes to the strengths of the character, which place an emphasis on engaging the individuals who eventually become casualties in different battles of wits. Due to Fawkes' interpretation of the Riddler, readers can predict that the villainous mastermind will gain the upper hand in his encounters with his targets at Wayne Enterprises. However, readers don't know to what extent the Riddler will go to harm someone. Fawkes' characterization of the Riddler is of an individual who holds a grudge. On example is Nygma taking his revenge against a former guard at Arkham Asylum in a gruesome fashion. The art by Jeremy Haun details particularly what the Riddler is capable of in the panel involving the physical harm to the Wayne Enterprises security guard who knew Nygma at Arkham Asylum. From the solicitations of future issues of Scott Snyder's current story arc, the Riddler will continue to have a significant role in Zero Year. One of the intriguing panels of this issue, is the final page in which the Riddler explains that no one can oppose him like Batman, which is a similarity that the Joker shares as well. The Riddler thrives on outwitting people and loves a challenge and no one can battle him like the Dark Knight. It is definitely interesting to think about the role that the Riddler will continue to have as Zero Year continues. Scott Snyder's choice to include the Riddler in his current story arc, is refreshing and this issue is a sample of what readers can expect from the character in future issues of the Batman comic book title. Batman #23.2: The Riddler by Ray Fawkes, Scott Snyder and Jeremy Haun is available now.