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MVP: FRANK GORSHIN AS THE RIDDLER

aking his debut, Gorshin quickly established himself as a scene-stealer par excellence. Bringing a manic intensity to the role that made him the scariest of the baddies, Gorshin out-cackled even the Joker and ran rings around Batman and Robin. Originally clad in a bright-green onesie, Gorshin came up with the idea of the Riddler’s now-commonplace business suit and bowler hat after tiring of the spandex.

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