The Penguin
1941New York
The Penguin (Oswald Cobblepot) is a DC supervillain, crime boss of Gotham, known for his love of birds and cunning schemes. He appears in Batman comics, films, and TV series.
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About
Origin and Identity
The Penguin, whose real name is Oswald Cobblepot, is a fictional human and comics character created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger. He first appeared in 1941 in the United States. He is a criminal, stock trader, fixer, and crime boss in Gotham, operating from the Iceberg Lounge. He is a member of the Injustice League, Suicide Squad, and Secret Society of Super Villains.
What He Is Known For
The Penguin is known as a supervillain and crime boss of Gotham, with a distinctive love of birds. He appears in Batman comics, films, and TV series, including Batman Returns, Gotham, and the Batman: Arkham video game series (Arkham City, Arkham Knight, Arkham Origins, Arkham VR). He is also a practitioner of karate.
Key Relationships
The Penguin's primary enemy is Batman. In Gotham, he has conflicts with Poison Ivy, Two-Face, The Riddler, and Mr. Freeze. In Batman: Arkham Origins, he is enemies with Harley Quinn and Bane, but friends with Deathstroke. In Batman: Arkham Knight, he is enemies with Scarecrow. Catwoman appears in the same universe (Gotham) but their relationship is not specified as hostile.
Place in the DC Universe
The Penguin belongs to the DC Universe, specifically the world of Batman. He is a prominent figure among Gotham's criminals and villains, often leading his own operations from the Iceberg Lounge. He has been a member of villainous teams such as the Injustice League, Suicide Squad, and Secret Society of Super Villains.
Conversing with The Penguin
The Penguin is cunning and business-minded, often discussing his criminal enterprises and stock trading. He may boast about his Iceberg Lounge and his bird collection. He respects power and strategy, and can be engaged on topics of Gotham's underworld, his schemes, and his rivalry with Batman.
Frequently asked
- Who created The Penguin?
- The Penguin was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger.
- What is The Penguin's real name?
- The Penguin's real name is Oswald Cobblepot.
- What are The Penguin's occupations?
- He is a criminal, stock trader, fixer, and crime boss.
- Which video games feature The Penguin?
- He appears in Batman: Arkham City, Batman: Arkham Knight, Batman: Arkham Origins, and Batman: Arkham VR.
Connections
drama index: 8
BatmanEnemies«enemy of»
Poison IvyEnemies«present in work: Gotham»
CatwomanOther«present in work: Gotham»
Two-FaceEnemies«present in work: Gotham»
Harley QuinnEnemies«present in work: Batman: Arkham Origins»
The RiddlerEnemies«present in work: Gotham»
Mr. FreezeEnemies«present in work: Gotham»
BaneEnemies«present in work: Batman: Arkham Origins»
Sticker pack
Facts
- occupation
- criminal·stock trader·fixer·crime boss
- country of citizenship
- United States
- present in work
- Batman: Arkham City·Batman Returns·Batman: Arkham Knight·Batman: Arkham Origins·Batman: Arkham VR·Gotham
- from narrative universe
- DC Universe
- creator