Warning: spoilers ahead Penguin #12batman Always one of DC’s most powerful heroes, with more equally powerful villains to boot. From the Joker to Bane to Ra’s al Ghul, Gotham City’s Dark Knight often has his hands full with the DC Universe’s most dangerous villains. But the one and only Penguin Finally beat Batman at his own game – and now Gotham is his.
Penguin Tom King and Rafael de Latour #12 wraps up Oswald Cobblepot’s return to the Gotham underworld as he replaces his own children on behalf of the US government. When Batman confronts the Penguin, Oswald reveals a patriotic motivation for his return. telling Bruce, “They provided me with resources in exchange for my loyalty so they could run crimes here through me,Penguin offers to double agent for Batman. And with both the government and Batman secretly on his side as Gotham’s top crook The Penguin has become a real force in Gotham.
Penguin is now Gotham’s top crook
Oswald Cobblepot has Batman in his pocket
The Penguin is one of Batman’s most iconic foes for a reason, and he’s long been a thorn in the side of Bruce Wayne and his never-ending quest for justice in Gotham City. But unlike many of the Dark Knight’s trademark enemies, Penguins are a force for order in an otherwise chaotic city. Although this is not a rule that Batman traditionally supports, Oswald Cobblepot was often a necessary evil in controlling Gotham’s miscreants, especially during more lawless periods such as the infamous No Man’s Land status quo.
Of all Batman’s villains, few would have expected the Penguin to truly topple the Dark Knight, and Oswald was the one to count on.
Now, both Batman and the United States government are essentially supporting his dominance as Gotham’s crime lord, The Penguins’ renewed return to dominance is all but unstoppable. Batman may not like it, but he needs Cobblepot to stop whatever disaster the plotting forces can wreak for Gotham. And now that their deal has been revealed, Batman has no choice but to accept what has always been true – Gotham City has always belonged to the Penguin.
Gotham City has always belonged to the Penguins
Batman can rely on Cobblepot’s need for orders
Of all Batman’s villains, few would have expected the Penguin to truly topple the Dark Knight, and Oswald was the one to count on. To many, the Gotham Avian Kingpin is just another crazy villain with a comedic theme that sets him apart from the usual villains. But to the fans and to Batman, the Penguin is much more. For better or worse, Penguin Truly Gotham City, whatever batman can tell himself
Penguin #12 Available now from DC Comics.
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One of DC’s most iconic heroes, Batman is the vigilante superhero persona of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Forged by tragedy with the death of his parents, Bruce dedicated his life to becoming the world’s leading martial artist, detective and tactician. Recruiting an entire family of allies and sidekicks, Bruce wages war against evil as the Dark Knight of his hometown, Gotham City.
- created by
- Bob Kane, Bill Finger
- nickname
- Bruce Wayne
- alliance
- Justice League, Outlaws, Batman Family
- race
- human
- The first app
- Detective Comics #27 (1939)