The Batman: 10 Moments Inspired By The Arkham Video Games

At the heart of all good Riddler schemes lies, well, riddles. Comics, cartoons, TV and movies have all shown a lighter, sillier Riddler. Like his Arkham counterpart, Paul Dano's Riddler is much more sinister. While less elaborate than those in the games, The Batman's Riddler places his victims in deadly traps. These two versions of Riddler emit more of a Jigsaw aura than previous versions.

Both Riddlers are vocal about their desire to expose the dark underbelly of Gotham City. Both place Batman at the center of their maniacal schemes. While Arkham's Riddler randomly pops up on screens around the city to taunt the Dark Knight, Paul Dano's Riddler prefers personalized greeting cards and letters.

Regardless, both Riddlers are shown to be singularly-focused and highly motivated on their nefarious goals. They both utilize mechanical "traps" for their victims, including explosive collar devices. While Dano's character evokes more shades of the Zodiac Killer, both revel in the creative ways in which they dispatch of their targets.

Neither of these Riddlers bear the slick look of the Batman: The Animated Series version, opting for a more DIY approach to their costumes and gimmicks. The Riddler has indeed come a long way from the days of Frank Gorshin and Adam West.