Are the Joker and Riddler friends?

[This story contains spoilers for The Batman.]

Filmmaker Matt Reeves has confirmed the character is none other than the Joker, who strikes up an unlikely friendship with Edward Nashton/the Riddler (Paul Dano).

Does Joker respect Riddler?

But when Joker appears and reveals his great respect for Riddler (as the villain whose dangerous intellect has kept Batman "sharp"), he uses Joker-gas to force Riddler to prove he could have escaped his cell anytime he wanted.

Who is the Riddler's best friend?

THE BATMAN SPOILERS AHEAD

Barry Keoghan is seen as The Riddler's new friend The Joker in The Batman's latest film. Matt confirmed that the character was indeed the Joker, seen only in one scene. Barry has now opened up about his portrayal of the Clown Prince of Crime.

Do Joker and Riddler like each other?

In the comics, Joker and Riddler absolutely hate each other and even start somewhat of a war over it.

Have the Joker and Riddler ever worked together?

He has collaborated with criminals like the Penguin, the Riddler, and Two-Face, although these partnerships rarely end well due to the Joker's desire for unbridled chaos, and he uses his stature to lead others (such as Killer Croc and the Scarecrow).

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Who does Joker respect?

Joker respects Batman with the highest regard. So much so that he's actually obsessed with him. Over the years, they've clashed so much that Joker feels attached to the man who's beaten him to a bloody pulp uncountable times.

Who gave Joker the nuke?

The main universe Joker first appears after the Justice League discover Lex Luthor gave him a nuke to blow up Metropolis. He is seen arming the bomb next to a statue of Superman in Metropolis, much to the excitement of his world's Harley Quinn.

Is the Riddler afraid of Joker?

And while they fight, Gotham crumbles down around them. Riddler openly despises Joker in this storyline and even though Joker stops Batman from killing Riddler, that doesn't make the two villains friends.

Who is more intelligent Riddler or Joker?

While the Joker is a criminal genius rivaled by almost no other villain in fiction, even he knows the Riddler is his intellectual better. In fact, when Joker launched his final offensive against Batman's entire family, he made sure that Riddler wouldn't be able to get in his way.

Who is the Riddler laughing with?

Stuck in Arkham, Riddler is understandably upset that his horrible plan didn't play out fully. However, he's greeted by a seemingly sympathetic fellow inmate (Barry Keoghan). We only see him momentarily, but his facial scars and creepy laugh hint at his identity.

Was the Riddler ever a good guy?

In Gotham Underground, Riddler commits his most heroic act yet. He saves Nightwing's life. The act of saving his former adversary's ward is a noble one. Riddler dragged Nightwing out of the alley where he was bleeding and dying and brought him to a medical clinic that saved his life.

Who betrayed the Riddler?

Julie is the main antagonist of The Batman episode "The Riddler's Revenge". In this incarnation, she was directly responsible for Edward Nygma's transformation into the Riddler.

Who is the Riddler's greatest enemy?

Who are Joker's allies?

Harley Quinn

Harleen Francis Quinzel is a former doctor at Arkham Asylum, and the Joker's accomplice and lover in the Batman universe.

Does Joker hate other villains?

Like the Trickster once said, when villains want to scare each other, they tell Joker stories. The Joker doesn't exactly like anyone, and respecting the abilities of a fellow villain is one of the few versions of positive feelings the Joker can have towards someone.

Has the Riddler killed anyone?

The Riddler is not only a formidable foe for the Dark Knight but he's also a cruel one as well. He's tortured innocent victims, shut down Gotham, and even murdered his own daughter.

What is Riddler's IQ?

The Riddler's IQ is somewhere between 150–160, so he is smart. HIs problem is that he has book smarts, but not much common sense. He has college sense, not common sense. He also is anti-social and thus cannot read people and situations like Batman can.

Why does Riddler hate Batman?

Since childhood, Riddler has been fueled by a compulsive need to prove himself as the smartest person in the room. He craves intellectual validation, and he believes Batman to be his only truly worthy opponent. That's the core of every crime Riddler has committed in Gotham.

How big is Joker's IQ?

Joker IQ is estimated to be around 160 IQ, which is not really surprising. Meanwhile Batman's IQ is around 192. The Joker is, in fact, more twisted than intelligent. Joker has chosen to use his intelligence in a different way than his archenemy Batman, who uses it to strengthen his arsenal and improve Gotham.

What is the Joker's weakness?

Arguably the Joker's greatest weakness is his ego, however. He turns to crime to get the attention he desperately craves from Batman.

Who is Batman's #1 enemy?

No matter the media, the Joker remains Batman's greatest nemesis. On film, Jack Nicholson's Joker set the bar for villainy in Batman.

Who is Batman's worst enemy?

The Joker (real name unknown) is a homicidal maniac with a clown-like appearance, bent on creating havoc in Gotham City and fighting a never-ending battle against Batman.

Who fired the first nuke fallout?

According to the script of the Fallout film, neither China, India, nor North Korea launched the first bomb. It was in fact Vault-Tec's executive of the vaults. He launched the first bomb to fulfill his own prophecy of nuclear annihilation.

What Joker did to Harley Quinn?

The Joker was abusive toward lovelorn Quinn: hitting her or throwing her out of buildings, all while playing sadistic mind games with her. The series clearly depicted the patterns of domestic violence: He beat her and cast her out before wooing her back.

Who is the first person Joker kills while trying to escape?

It was a man named Henry Claridge who had the honor of being the Joker's first kill, which the Clown Prince followed by murdering three more people all in the same story. He almost killed Robin, but it would take another few decades before he achieved that dark goal.