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The Riddler: Year One (2022-) #3
The Riddler: Year One (2022-) #3
Edward reaches out to the daughter of a mob victim who might have insight into their operation. Meanwhile, his boss at the accounting firm believes there’s a reason to be suspicious about Wayne Industries’ payments to Bruce Wayne. And in his most daring move yet, Edward goes undercover at a company responsible for locking away highly sensitive documents. What he finds may lead to his most shocking revelation yet! Actor Paul Dano (The Batman) and artist Stevan Subic continue the origin of the Riddler, leading up to his appearance in Matt Reeves’s epic film.
38 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 28, 2023
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Paul Dano
12 books78 followersPaul Franklin Dano is an American actor. He began his career on Broadway. He won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance for his role in L.I.E. (2001) and gained wider recognition for playing a troubled teenager in Little Miss Sunshine (2006). For playing identical twins in Paul Thomas Anderson's period drama There Will Be Blood (2007), he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Dano had critically acclaimed roles in 12 Years a Slave and Prisoners (both 2013). For his portrayal of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson in Love & Mercy (2014), he earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He played The Riddler in The Batman and a caring father in The Fabelmans (both 2022), receiving a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for the latter.
Dano made his directorial debut with the drama film Wildlife (2018), based on the novel by Richard Ford; he co-wrote its screenplay with his partner, Zoe Kazan. Also in 2018, he starred as a convicted murderer in the Showtime miniseries Escape at Dannemora, for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor. Dano has also written the comic book The Riddler: Year One (2022).
Dano had critically acclaimed roles in 12 Years a Slave and Prisoners (both 2013). For his portrayal of Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson in Love & Mercy (2014), he earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He played The Riddler in The Batman and a caring father in The Fabelmans (both 2022), receiving a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for the latter.
Dano made his directorial debut with the drama film Wildlife (2018), based on the novel by Richard Ford; he co-wrote its screenplay with his partner, Zoe Kazan. Also in 2018, he starred as a convicted murderer in the Showtime miniseries Escape at Dannemora, for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor. Dano has also written the comic book The Riddler: Year One (2022).
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March 2, 2023
The artwork IS quite incredible; dark and gritty like the story, with a growing madness that reflects Edward's fragile state of mind.
I did find the story a little harder to follow here, though, and as we get more details I'm forgetting others. The singles are just too far apart for me to remember what went on last time. I'm reading so much in between!
Some interesting progression here so will keep following to see where it goes, but it's losing a bit of its shine for me.
I did find the story a little harder to follow here, though, and as we get more details I'm forgetting others. The singles are just too far apart for me to remember what went on last time. I'm reading so much in between!
Some interesting progression here so will keep following to see where it goes, but it's losing a bit of its shine for me.
March 1, 2023
THIS COMIC HAS A GRIP ON ME!!!! I LOVE IT
it’s starting to kick off now and i’m so excited, there’s so much about edward’s character i love so much in this iteration of the riddler and im geeking out over all the little things (amadeus reference i see u).
i’ve said it before but i think the presentation of eddie’s mental illness is one of my favourite things in this comic.. it just makes the whole thing so much more realistic (coming from someone who is also mentally ill and shares a lot of the same things within the comic). i honestly think this is one of the best comics i’ve ever read and they’re not all out yet
it’s starting to kick off now and i’m so excited, there’s so much about edward’s character i love so much in this iteration of the riddler and im geeking out over all the little things (amadeus reference i see u).
i’ve said it before but i think the presentation of eddie’s mental illness is one of my favourite things in this comic.. it just makes the whole thing so much more realistic (coming from someone who is also mentally ill and shares a lot of the same things within the comic). i honestly think this is one of the best comics i’ve ever read and they’re not all out yet
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March 5, 2023
[#3/6] IM IN FUCKING SHOCK HOW DO I GIVE THIS 10 STARS?!?!
and HOW the hell is this paul dano’s first comic that he’s ever written?
OK thoughts:
- the way stevan subic always has AT LEAST one page in these issues that just make your jaw drop from how damn incredible the illustration is. he really sets the tone for how gritty, dark and utterly haunting the narrative and world of the riddler is.
- there was a definite dramatic buildup here that was so satisfying to experience. i was completely engrossed in the tension, and simultaneously scared to turn the page because of the haunting reality being revealed with each turn.
- this is getting really dark… and really heavy. i’m not sure if i’ve ever had a piece of media really make me feel the solitude of being utterly helpless in a society where EVERYONE is a victim of the wealthy & corrupt. i genuinely felt for edward’s nihilistic questions he asked himself as he’s uncovering the system that underlies every facet of his reality. it’s so incredibly unsettling…
AAAND we’re officially at the halfway mark!! i eagerly await the release of the next three, because we sure are getting closer to the riddler we see in the film.
and HOW the hell is this paul dano’s first comic that he’s ever written?
OK thoughts:
- the way stevan subic always has AT LEAST one page in these issues that just make your jaw drop from how damn incredible the illustration is. he really sets the tone for how gritty, dark and utterly haunting the narrative and world of the riddler is.
- there was a definite dramatic buildup here that was so satisfying to experience. i was completely engrossed in the tension, and simultaneously scared to turn the page because of the haunting reality being revealed with each turn.
- this is getting really dark… and really heavy. i’m not sure if i’ve ever had a piece of media really make me feel the solitude of being utterly helpless in a society where EVERYONE is a victim of the wealthy & corrupt. i genuinely felt for edward’s nihilistic questions he asked himself as he’s uncovering the system that underlies every facet of his reality. it’s so incredibly unsettling…
AAAND we’re officially at the halfway mark!! i eagerly await the release of the next three, because we sure are getting closer to the riddler we see in the film.
March 1, 2023
You matter.
March 6, 2023
Better and better with each issue. Paul Dano is an absolute genius. And Stevan Subic has some of the most haunting artwork I’ve seen in a long time.
March 3, 2023
Another banger issue
March 16, 2023
rounded up 4.5
i really love the direction that this is going in <3 paul dano is brilliant
i really love the direction that this is going in <3 paul dano is brilliant
March 31, 2023
Consistently and perfectly captures the tone and visuals of the movie. The same storytelling. I can hear Paul Dano telling me this story as I read it. This issue depicts and furthers his descent into madness and hits the breaking point. The childhood trauma, modern mysteries, all the unfairness, corruption, lies - it all comes to a head. Love the use of red as a signifier. This is really just...perfect. I'm super curious about who's helping him and got him started down the final path. This will most definitely read quite well as a trade.
December 31, 2023
Oooohhh it’s really picking up now. Paul Dano really knows how to write and the artwork was really incredible this issue
April 9, 2023
Good
This is good. My preference of the toddler has changed. At first I thought he was just some self obsessed person who only cares about himself. (Which I am partially right on) but now that I see it its sad because he really thought he was doing the right thing when. he wasn't obviously. This really reminds me of the Joker movie, where he is tortured by the people, yet by himself also. He constantly ridicules himself (no pun intended) and its sad. I am not sympathizing with him but it is a sad story and I wish it could have turned out better for him.
This is good. My preference of the toddler has changed. At first I thought he was just some self obsessed person who only cares about himself. (Which I am partially right on) but now that I see it its sad because he really thought he was doing the right thing when. he wasn't obviously. This really reminds me of the Joker movie, where he is tortured by the people, yet by himself also. He constantly ridicules himself (no pun intended) and its sad. I am not sympathizing with him but it is a sad story and I wish it could have turned out better for him.
August 28, 2024
It's starting to come together. I also like that there are panels here and there depicting the waterfront. A foreshadowing of the levees in the movie. Bit by bit, Nashton is unraveling the corruption that has strangled the city, and he sees Batman as the only other person that could help. I hope this story continues on this trajectory, as I feel it'll help the movie make more sense.
March 1, 2023
Amazing as always. I love how you can see Edward becoming more and more obsessed with all the Renewal Project, which is also making him look more and more like the Riddler.
March 1, 2023
Oh yeah this rules
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March 3, 2023Fantastic
This story gets better w each issue. Can't wait to see what else happens as Riddler puts together his plan!
This story gets better w each issue. Can't wait to see what else happens as Riddler puts together his plan!
March 3, 2023
Kind of hard to follow, but probably cause I read the last one two months ago
March 13, 2023
3,5/5. It was fun, but I had a better memory of the previous issue. Seem to run into place a bit.
March 18, 2023
Fucking phenomenal.
It occurs to me that this might tie-in to the new Batman movie, buuuuut I haven't seen it yet, so comic alone, it's pretty solid.
It occurs to me that this might tie-in to the new Batman movie, buuuuut I haven't seen it yet, so comic alone, it's pretty solid.
April 13, 2023
Excellent series and Riddler prequel
Outstanding artwork and story telling that is a prequel to the masterpiece which is The Batman. I can't wait for the fourth and final issue.
Outstanding artwork and story telling that is a prequel to the masterpiece which is The Batman. I can't wait for the fourth and final issue.
May 22, 2023
the attention to detail with how colors are used, especially red, is INSANE
September 19, 2023
Started: 19/09/2023
Finished: 19/09/2023
Finished: 19/09/2023
February 2, 2024
As this series goes on, it gets better and better as the twists and turns come on strong we find out more about what makes The Riddler Tick. Great on all accounts
March 26, 2024
Another solid issue
June 20, 2024
Riddler is really spiraling.
June 20, 2024
don’t chew on glass edward
October 15, 2024
These are really beautiful, the art in them is gorgeous!
March 25, 2025
They need help.
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