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The Batman: internet divided over Riddler first look

Published 15:33 9 Jan 2022 GMT

Kieran Galpin
The Batman: internet divided over Riddler first look

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What do you think about the Riddler's costume change?

The internet is divided once more after first-look images of The Batman's Riddler were revealed on Twitter. [caption id="attachment_310414" align="alignnone" width="774"]The Riddler Typically speaking, the Riddler is usually seen in a green suit/Via DC Comics[/caption] While the buzz for The Batman, directed by Matt Reeves, is still immensely positive, people have some thoughts about the latest costume reveal. The Riddler, who Paul Dano will play, is seen clad in a green leather mask and accompanying green jacket. https://twitter.com/JOE_co_uk/status/1480185089715687424 Superhero movies often adapt iconic costumes to be more suited for a contemporary audience. While they almost always pay tribute to the costumes long since passed, this new addition seems to stray from the source material. https://twitter.com/LauraAliaga2/status/1480190095789592584 The Gotham villain is usually seen in head to toe green with a matching bowler hat in the comics. Jim Carrey's depiction of the character from 1995's Batman Forever is more comic accurate for sure but perhaps lacked the gritty edge The Batman is going for. People have taken to Twitter to discuss the costume change, with one of our followers writing: "Looks amazing I think. I'm really excited for this movie think I may be the best Batman movie yet." https://twitter.com/hicoresolutions/status/1480193643306622978 Another agreed, writing: "better than the cheesy clowny jim carrey version." But not everyone enjoys the new costume, and many have compared it to Kanye West's fashion label Yeezy. "Looks like he shops at ASOS," one Twitter user noticed. https://twitter.com/Kaiden825/status/1479885719279599621 Another said: "It's boring, which is the worst crime possible." A more nuanced response reads: "It's an interesting, pared down interpretation of riddler in his beginnings that leans into his callousness and violence and, more importantly, fits the tone & vision of the story." https://twitter.com/MazMHussain/status/1480077761347821571 The Batman, starring Robert Pattison and Zoe Kravitz as Batman and Catwoman, is due to hit the big screens on March 4. Related links:

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The Batman: internet divided over Riddler first look