The Riddler: Year One

In 2023, DC launched The Riddler: Year One, a six-issue miniseries written by actor Paul Dano (who portrayed the character in the 2022 film The Batman) and illustrated by Stevan Subic. This gritty, psychological origin story reimagines Edward Nashton’s transformation from a lonely, obsessive forensic accountant into the criminal mastermind known as the Riddler. Set in a noir-infused Gotham City, the series delves into the character’s fractured psyche and his methodical descent into chaos, offering a fresh, grounded take on a classic Batman rogue.