The
Riddler (
Edward Nigma) is a fictional
supervillain appearing in
American comic books published by
DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of the
superhero Batman. Created by writer
Bill Finger and artist
Dick Sprang, the character first appeared in
Detective Comics #140 (Oct. 1948). The Riddler takes delight in incorporating riddles and puzzles into his criminal plots, often leaving them as clues for the authorities and Batman to solve. The character is one of Batman's most enduring enemies and belongs to the collective of adversaries that make up Batman's rogues gallery.