DC Finally Justifies The Silliest Villain Costume Tradition Of All

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By Ollie Bradley

Published Oct 18, 2023

DC's silliest villain costume tradition is explained by one of the franchise's most iconic - and often most outlandishly dressed - antagonists.

The Riddler's costume, with its question mark motif, is designed to draw attention and create a strong criminal identity tied to his clothes rather than his features.
The explanation offered in the podcast series "The Riddler: Secrets in the Dark" reveals that the Riddler can go unnoticed if he's not wearing his signature costume.
This costume justification for villains is similar to how Joker in "The Dark Knight" was able to blend in by removing his clown makeup and wearing a police uniform. It adds an amusing twist to the superhero trope of disguises.