Paul Dano's 'Riddler' comic book tries to unravel the Batman villain: He wasn't 'born evil'
To call Paul Dano a versatile artist would be an understatement. He's been acting since childhood on stages and screens big and small, released music with the band Mook and made his directorial debut in 2018. He added comic book writer to his list of trades last year.
Dano played the Riddler in 2022's "The Batman," directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson in the title role. A member of Batman's colorful rogues gallery, the criminal mastermind is always engaged in a deadly game with the Dark Knight, using riddles and witty wordplay to thwart him and authorities. Dano took to the role right away, exploring Edward Nashton's background and motivations through the directives of screenwriters Reeves and Peter Craig.
Dano descended further into the mind of
