Batman: The TV Stories #[nn]

In this 2013 tale from *Batman: The TV Stories*, Edward Nigma—once known for outsmarting everyone with his puzzle-solving prowess—transforms his gift into a game of cat-and-mouse, challenging the police and Batman with riddles that twist logic and defy expectation.

In "A Hairpin, a Hoe, a Hacksaw, a Hole in the Ground!", the Joker turns his chaotic flair to a bizarre crime spree, targeting odd, unremarkable objects in a bid to prove he’s the ultimate comedian. Batman and Robin must untangle the absurd clues before the joke turns deadly.

When the Joker’s plan to capture Batman backfires in a flash of unexpected gadgetry, he’s forced to rethink his entire approach—leading him to craft his own utility belt, one built not for justice, but for chaos. With a grin and a twist, he sets out to turn the tables on Gotham’s Dark Knight, one wild invention at a time.

In "The Mad Hatter of Gotham City," the eccentric villain sets his twisted sights on Batman’s cowl, launching a series of increasingly bizarre traps to claim it. With a mind as unpredictable as his hat collection, he pushes the Dark Knight to his limits in a game of cat and mouse that’s as stylish as it is sinister.

In "The Ice Crimes of Mr. Zero," a scientist's accident transforms him into a chilling enigma—frozen from within and driven to commit crimes in the dead of winter. Batman and Robin must track a foe whose very presence turns Gotham’s streets into ice-laden traps, all while the mystery of his transformation deepens.

In "Remarkable Ruse of the Riddler!", the Riddler’s sudden release from prison comes with a surprising twist: he claims to have reformed and offers to lead Batman and Robin to the Molehill Mob’s hideout as proof. But as the Dynamic Duo follow his trail, the barrage of cryptic riddles he throws at them makes it hard to tell if his act is genuine—or just another elaborate game.