The Riddler The Riddler , or Edward Nigma , is a villain who executes schemes involving riddles , puzzles , death traps , and word - games . The Riddler has appeared in the Batman and Super Heroes themes . Description . Batman Variation . The Riddler uses the original male hairpiece in Black . He has a one sided face featuring a smirk and a purple mask with white eyes . He has a green torso , which depicts a tight green suit with a black question mark on the chest and a purple belt . The Riddler has grey hands ( most - likely because purple hands would have been too expensive to produce at that time ) . He uses green legs without printing . In , The Riddler also has a simple jetpack made out of two Black teeth , two Black studs , two cones in Transparent Fluorescent Green , one Dark Stone Grey Technic Backstrap , and a Black Technic Brick . Super Heroes Variation . Rather than a hairpiece , Riddler uses the Small Clown ' s bowler hat , but in light grey and with a black " ? " print on the center and front . Riddler ' s face isn ' t very different , but his mask is higher up and his mouth has his teeth showing in an evil smile . Riddler ' s torso has more toned muscles , a black " ? " centered , and a purple belt with a yellow " ? " . On the back of Riddler ' s torso are a few lines to symbolize the shape his unitard has against his back and a continuation of his purple belt . Riddler ' s arms and legs are both all green , but his hands are purple , the first official minifigure to have such . He is armed with a crowbar , which according to visual dictionary , is meant to be his " ? " staff . This variation is exclusive to 6857 The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape . Preliminary . At the 2012 New York Toy Fair , the set - up of 6857 revealed the preliminary version of Riddler ' s Super Heroes variation . The bowler hat was green and unprinted . Riddler had the same face as Robin ' s two " Batman " variations . The torso had black hands ( rather than purple ) , no yellow " ? " belt buckle , a large purple question mark ( rather than black ) , many smaller , dark green question marks scattered around the torso , and he wasn ' t as muscular . The legs were unchanged and he was still accessorized with a crowbar . Racing Suit . This variant has a bright green bowler hat with a purple " ? " , which is the most acuurate one to date . His head has a more angular mask and a larger grin . The torso is divided by a purple line into two distinct sections . He has a bright green torso printed with a dark green zipped up suit with light green flaps , a purple scarf , zipped up pockets , a green dot with a purple " ? " on the right side of the torso , and purple hands . The bottom left half of the torso is light green with dark green " ? " ' s and a pocket . His right arm and right leg are light green while the left is dark green along with his hips and left leg . He comes with a new gold crowbar to further represent his original golden " ? " staff and he also has a banana . Classic TV Series . This variant is based on Frank Gorshin ' s Riddler in the 1966 Batman television show . Riddler ' s hair is the same as Anakin Skywalker ' s Episode II variant . His face shows a lavender domino mask with blank white eyes , and Riddler with an evil grin and cheekbones . His alternate face shows the Riddler with an angry scowl . His jumpsuit is bright green , and simply decorated with a ? on the chest , a few muscle lines , and a lavender belt . His hands are also lavender . His legs are unprinted . The Lego Batman Movie . The Riddler ' s appearance in " The Lego Batman Movie " appears younger than his previous versions . He features new headgear that includes an askew dark green bowler hat painted with a lighter question mark , and shaggy red hair . He retains his purple mask and his expression is a small cheeky grin . His torso features a dark green tie and a green jacket with several light green ? s scattered across . His arms are green with ? s printed on and his hands are dark green and his legs retain their green color . He carries a golden cane with a new piece in green for the question - mark head . Microfigure . A microfigure of him is included in 50003 Batman . He is green like the Super Heroes variant , and looks like a smaller version of that , but the main difference is his bowler hat is not there . Video Game Appearances . In " LEGO Batman " . In " " , The Riddler is identical to his appearance in 7785 Arkham Asylum , but is armed with a golden , question mark shaped staff that resembles his original staff in the Batman comics and movies . On the Nintendo DS version of the video game , The Riddler also appears as " Riddler ( Suit ) " . The Riddler is able to use mind control on certain characters and open certain doors which require a mind control character . He attacks with his " ? " staff . In " LEGO Batman 2 " . Riddler reappears in " " with his appearance from 6857 The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape and his original " ? " cane that appeared in " LEGO Batman : The Videogame " . In this version , he cannot use mind control like he could in " LEGO Batman the Videogame " . He can be found at the top of Wayne tower and when defeated is available to purchase . In " LEGO Batman 3 " . Normal Variation . He looks identical to his 2014 minifigure from set , but he still has his trademark cane , this time in green . He can once again use mind control like he did in the 1st game . 1966 Batman Variant . This variation is based on Frank Gorshin ' s emmy nominated portrayal of the Riddler in the 1960 ' s Batman show . He has light brown hair instead of the bowler hat , and has a light purple mask . The torso is almost exactly the same as the Super Heroes version , except that this model has slightly lighter colors , and the belt curves upward at the center instead of having a question mark . He wields the same cane from the first two games , but in green , despite Frank Gorshin never using one in the old show . He includes all of the same powers as the classic Riddler . In " LEGO " Dimensions . In " LEGO Dimensions " , the Riddler returns with his 2014 racing suit variant , but he does not have his cane . Background . As a kid , Edward Nigma was fascinated with word - games , puzzles , and riddles to the point where he became obsessed with them . He would then use this obsession to test his wits against the law and after much success tricking the average man / woman , he turned to crime as the Riddler . He set his sights on Batman , believing that he would be a worthy adversary , and leaves behind a clue at the scene which Batman always manages to solve before apprehending him . Unlike the other Batman rogues , the Riddler commits crimes behind mind games and it takes Batman ' s intellect to solve them rather than physical force . The Riddler has a genius intellect in constructing riddles and is armed with his " ? " cane that contains weapons and computer technology . His intellect went so far that in Batman Forever , he managed to easily figure out Batman ' s identity with his invention " The Box " . The Box , a mass producing invention which also allowed 4 - D TV , also allowed the Riddler to increase his own intelligence , and see into people ' s minds to find their secrets , including credit card codes , bank passwords , and Bruce Wayne ' s alter - ego . In the end , Batman destroyed the box which made the Riddler lose his intelligence and go insane , and he was left to rot in Arkham where he believes that " he " is Batman . About 7 years later , in the original comics , he discovers Batman ' s identity as Bruce Wayne , but Batman points out that if he reveals the riddle , his life will become pointless . After several wrong turns in his life , and getting beat up a lot , he eventually gets hit on the head with a mace and forgets it all . After being in a coma , he turns over a new leaf becomes a dectective that rivals the skill of Batman himself , earning Batman and Commisioner Gordon ' s trust . However the stint as a hero is short lived , as an explosion reverts him back to his mental insanity and obsession with riddles . In " LEGO Batman " . In the first Lego Batman game , the Riddler has a prominent role as the main antagonist in the first of three arcs in the game . After being detained in Arkham Asylum for too long , the Riddler works with The Penguin and The Joker to create a prison break , releasing them and 12 more villians into Gotham . The Riddler held a briefing session between his team of escaped criminals , Mr . Freeze , Poison Ivy , Two - Face , and Clayface . They were planning a siege on the Gotham Gold Reserves , but needed several objects to do so ; A Giant Key , Mutant Vine Seeds , a Freeze Ray , and Wayne Tech ' s Super Laser . Clayface assisted The Riddler in retrieving a key from a bank which he needed to rob the Gotham City Gold Reserves . When the key was secured , Clayface insisted on staying in the bank to collect the gold that was there , while the Riddler escaped in Two - Face ' s truck . He was then defeated and captured by Batman and Robin and sent back to Arkham Asylum . The Riddler enlisted the help of Mr . Freeze in retrieving a Freeze Cannon from Freeze ' s old factory . When the Freeze Cannon was secured , Mr . Freeze insisted on staying in the factory to unleash the Freeze Girl s as his minions . Like Clayface , Mr . Freeze was defeated and captured by . The Riddler met Two - Face outside of the factory , where Riddler Goon s experimented on it until Batman arrived . At this , The Riddler and Two - Face used to escape the Batmobile , which destroyed four Riddler Goon vans in the process . When the Batmobile caught up with the Armoured Car outside of Police Headquarters , Two - Face ' s car was destroyed . The Riddler and Two - Face split up to evade and Robin . Riddler was cornered by the duo , only to be saved by Poison Ivy . After saving The Riddler , Ivy assisted him in sneaking into the botanical gardens . They were discovered by Commissioner Gordon who ordered Police Officers to hold the gardens . The Officers were defeated alongside Scientists and Janitor s who worked at the site . With the seeds secured , Ivy stayed at the gardens to tend after the plants where she was defeated and captured , while The Riddler escaped the duo and met up with Two - Face with his reconstructed truck . With only himself and Two - Face left , The Riddler and his partner infiltrated Wayne Tech and stole the Super Laser . With all four items planned for the siege of the Gold Reserves in possession , Two - Face and Riddler made their move . They used the Freeze Ray to create a bridge of ice over a surrounding body of water , the vine seeds to scale a cliff , and the Super Laser to attempt to destroy the door . The laser beam rebounded and destroyed the Super Laser . With their primary weapon destroyed , Riddler and Two - Face were attacked by S . W . A . T . Agents , but managed to scale the reserves and build a device to enhance the Mind - Control technology in The Riddler ' s " ? " cane . He took control of the Pilot in a nearby Police Helicopter to shoot down the reserve ' s doors . Using their different abilities , Riddler and Two - Face solved the puzzles of the interior and defeated many more S . W . A . T . Agents and Police Officers . Reaching the vault , the two made use of the defence robot to destroy the vault door , meaning they wouldn ' t need the key Clayface had obtained earlier . By this time , and Robin caught up with Riddler and his partner . Riddler ordered Two - Face to create a diversion . Two - Face shot a hole in a nearby barrel holding toxic waste , covering most of the floor in the deadly substance . Robin used pieces collected with his Attract Suit to create a swamp boat and reach Two - Face . In the resulting fight , Two - Face was nearly defeated , but escaped in the direction which Riddler had gone . Batman and Robin followed Two - Face through the vault , where they saw the Riddler enjoying the gold . Riddler ordered Two - Face to attack . Once more Two - Face was almost defeated , but ran to the side of The Riddler at the last moment . The Riddler then used the vault ' s defence laser to try and defeat the Dynamic Duo . Batman and Robin used the chromed gold to deflect the laser beams back at The Riddler until his laser was destroyed . The Riddler then changed his tactics to using the mind control technology in his " ? " cane to take control of a whimpering Two - Face , and attack the Duo himself . Eventually , both Riddler and Two - Face were knocked back into a pile of gold bars , subduing them both . They were then sent back to Arkham Asylum , in cells next to their defeated comrades ; Mr . Freeze , Poison Ivy and Clayface . There , everyone was surprisingly content , except the Riddler . In " LEGO Batman 2 " . The Riddler reappears in " " as a playable character . He hides boxes around Gotham City . Riddler is one of the villains who raids The Man of the Year award ceremony , the others being The Joker , Harley Quinn , Two - Face , and The Penguin . After robbing the mayor , he listens to Joker ' s " acceptance speech " after he steals the trophy from Bruce Wayne with the others at Lex Luthor ' s table . When the Dynamic Duo arrive in the Bat - boat , Riddler flees through the stage trapdoor with Joker , Penguin , and Two - Face , leaving Harley to cover their flight . When Harley is defeated , Riddler hid in the band - room under the stage under a giant tuba . The tuba was destroyed , and he was chased by the Dynamic Duo through the theater with his henchmen defending them . Using the stealth suit , Batman was able to see through Riddler ' s hiding box and defeat him using the weights attached to it . After this , the box is reconstructed into an elevator that leads to the next level . He was later one of the villains freed from Arkham Asylum by The Joker and Lex Luthor with the Deconstructor . He attempted to escape on Two - Face ' s truck with Two - Face and Harley Quinn when Batman and Robin arrived . They try to make a getaway , but Batman ' s sonar suit shatters some glass and makes many lego bricks fall in their way , destroying the truck and knocking the three unconcious . The Riddler , along with the other villains , escapes from the police into the city , where the Riddler hides on top of Wayne Tower . His goons are all over Gotham city througout the entire story , and they attack the heroes whenever they see them . After the game is beat , he can be found on the top of the Wayne Tower and can be bought for 125 , 000 studs after he is defeated . " In LEGO Dimensions " . The Riddler re - appears as an antagonist in a Batman - Lord of the Rings crossover level in " LEGO Dimensions " called Riddle - earth . In it , the Riddler appears in Middle Earth and quickly allies with Mordor Orcs , who work together to beat their arch - enemies , Batman and Gandalf , as well as Wyldstyle . The Riddler appears as a boss riding on Balrog ( from LOTR ) with a green chair on top .