Penguin
Creation & Design
The Penguin was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, designed as a short, rotund man with a penchant for crime and a love for birds.Early Years
Initially portrayed as a comical villain, the Penguin evolved into a more serious and complex character, often depicted as a crime lord in Gotham City.Character Development
Over the years, the Penguin has transitioned from a mere comic relief villain to a formidable crime lord with depth, often exploring themes of power, betrayal, and survival in Gotham's dark underbelly.Cultural Reception
The Penguin has been well-received as one of Batman's most iconic foes, often praised for his unique character design and complex personality.Character Details
Real Name:
Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot
Aliases:
The Penguin, Oswald Cobblepot
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Injustice League, Gotham City Crime Syndicate, The Rogues
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Master strategist, Expert in hand-to-hand combat
Equipment:
Umbrella weapons, Various gadgets
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black
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Detective Comics #58
DC
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1941
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Penguin
[March 2022 - Colin Farrell will reprise the Penguin in an HBO Max spin-off]
1st appearance of the Penguin
[March 2022 - Colin Farrell will reprise the Penguin in an HBO Max spin-off]
Detective Comics #59
DC
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1942
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of the Penguin
1st appearance of Wing How in costume, formerly the Crimson Avenger's chauffeur
2nd appearance of the Penguin
1st appearance of Wing How in costume, formerly the Crimson Avenger's chauffeur
Detective Comics #67
DC
•
1942
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of the Penguin
Batman #14
DC
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1942
•
Vol. 1
2nd cover appearance of the Penguin, first cover appearance in the Batman title
2nd cover appearance of the Penguin, first cover appearance in the Batman title
Batman #25
DC
•
1944
•
Vol. 1
First time two major Batman villains team-up - Joker and Penguin
First time two major Batman villains team-up - Joker and Penguin
Batman #38
DC
•
1946
•
Vol. 1
First interior art on Batman by Jim Mooney
Detective Comics #120
DC
•
1947
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Batman #155
DC
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1963
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Penguin in the Silver Age
Batman #169
DC
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1965
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of the Penguin in the Silver Age
Batman #190
DC
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1967
•
Vol. 1
Iconic cover art featuring the Penguin
Best of DC, The #10
DC
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1981
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Penguin
Detective Comics #683
DC
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1995
•
Vol. 1
Introduction of the Iceberg Lounge, the Penguin's nightclub
Detective Comics #13
DC
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2012
•
Vol. 2
1st appearance of Emperor Penguin, AKA Emperor Blackgate
Variant cover art by Hermann Mejia, inspired by MAD Magazine
Batgirl #6
DC
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2017
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Vol. 5
1st appearance of Ethan Cobblepot, the son of the Penguin
Batman #58
DC
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2018
•
Vol. 3
Non-Key
Cover art by Mikel Janin
Variant cover art by Francesco Mattina
Variant cover art by Jason Fabok
Variant cover art by Ben Oliver
Batman #126
DC
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2022
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Vol. 3
1st appearance of Aidan and Addison Cobblepot
1st full appearance of Failsafe, an android created by Batman to neutralize him if he turned evil
Death of Ethan Cobblepot
1st appearance of Aidan and Addison Cobblepot
1st full appearance of Failsafe, an android created by Batman to neutralize him if he turned evil
Death of Ethan Cobblepot
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