The Batman: 10 Ways The Riddler Parallels Batman
8. They Wear A Mask And A Costume
The most obvious one - but Batman and The Riddler are joined by their costumes.
Batman wears a black mask and military-grade armor to camouflage himself within the darkness while also trying to intimidate the criminals he is stalking. He uses materials and equipment that can he can afford as weapons.
The Riddler wears a mask and military winter wear to camouflage himself within darkness while also trying to intimidate the criminals he is stalking. He uses materials and equipment that he can afford as weapons.
Of course the two costumes have a deeper thematic meaning to them as parallels. The Riddler's costume is home-made and cheap, reflecting his status as a poverty-stricken orphan in comparison to Bruce Wayne's million-dollar vigilante suit.