Spoiler alert! This article contains spoilers for The Penguins episodes 1 and 2
Despite only one movie and one television series, Matt Reeves batman The universe boasts a whopping eight villains, most of whom originated in DC Comics. Matt Reeves’ Gotham’s Vision In batman A dark, grim city teetering on the brink of chaos. This new universe was subsequently expanded the penguinOffers a grounded take on the world of the Caped Crusader, filled with complex villains who are more than just comic book caricatures.
In Matt Reeves’ Gotham City, criminals thrive in the shadows and Batman’s presence isn’t enough to keep them at bay. batman And the penguin Delve deep into the criminal underworld, creating a list of villains that either already exist or will likely appear in future installments, including DC’s Batman Part 2. Gotham’s criminal gangs battle each other for supremacy, new villains emerge and seek to control the city.
8 The Riddler
Starring Paul Dano
One of the central villains batmanEdward Nashton, aka The Riddler, has been given a terrifying update from his comic book origins Gone are the bright green suits, canes and bowler hats. Instead, Paul Dano’s Riddler wears a grungy camouflage smock and thick glasses, hiding his face while terrorizing Gotham. In Riddler’s Modus Operandi batman Uncovering Gotham City’s corrupt eliteHe believes he is serving the city by exposing their misdeeds.
The Riddler leaves cryptic clues for Batman, believing the Dark Knight is working with him. The Riddler’s final plan is revealed in the film’s climax, where he successfully destroys the sea wall and floods Gotham. Although Batman partially stops the Riddler’s larger scheme, the villain achieves a significant portion of his goals, Leading the way as Gotham plunges into chaos. After his arrest, Nashton is incarcerated in Arkham Asylum, where he befriends another notable villain – the Joker.
7 the joker
Played by Barry Keoghan
Although only briefly featured batmanthe The Joker’s presence in Reeves’ universe is haunting. Played by Barry Keoghan, this iteration of the Joker appears in a brief, tense scene near the end of the film, where he strikes up a conversation with the Riddler imprisoned in Arkham Asylum. Although the scene is brief, the deleted scenes from the film further confirm the Joker’s existence in this universe.
In a deleted scene batmanBatman confronts the Joker in Arkham early in the film, suggesting that the two already have a history together. The Joker appears disfigured, his face twisted even more strangely than in previous images, The character hints at a more disturbing take. This incarnation appears to have been captured by Batman shortly before the events of the film, but given his penchant for chaos, it is likely that the Joker will return in future sequels to wreak havoc on Gotham.
6 the penguin
Starring Colin Farrell
Colin Farrell’s Penguin is renamed Oswald “Oz” Cobb batman And both fresh and ground. In this universe, penguins He’s not even in the dreaded crime lord comics yet. Instead, he works as a caporegime in the crime family of a low-level gangster, Carmine Falcone. Still going strong and running his own nightclub, the Iceberg Lounge, Oz operates in the shadows, biding his time while Falcone is in control. Like many comic book iterations, Oz has a pronounced limp and is noticeably overweight, animated with stunning practical effects and makeup.
A batmanAt its conclusion, Falcone is killed by the Riddler, leaving a power vacuum in Gotham’s criminal underworld. Penguin, now free from Falcone’s surveillance, sees an opportunity to rise to power, a storyline that is explored in the spin-off series. the penguin. The series featured Oz Navigating the treacherous world of organized crime in GothamThe remaining factions are trying to pit each other against each other to seize control of the city.
5 Victor Aguilar
Played by Renzi Feliz
Turn on a main character the penguinVictor “Vic” Aguilar is a homeless teenager who crosses paths with Oswald Cobblepot. In Episode 1, Vic’s life takes a turn for the worse when Oz tries to steal the rims from his car with Vic and his friends. Unlike his friends, who run away, Oswald is drawn into Vic Oz’s world after noticing the boy’s stuttering. Perhaps recognizing a kindred spirit in his grief.
Oz takes Vic under his wing, making him a trusted driver and right-hand man as Oz begins to tighten his grip on Gotham’s criminal empire. Vic represents the street-level grit and opportunism that defines much of the underworld in Reeves’ Gotham. His character provides insight into how Oz builds its power base from the ground upServing as audience surrogates As Gotham’s criminal underbelly is explored in more detail.
4 The Falcone crime family
The Falcone crime family plays an important role in both batman And the penguin. Carmine Falcone is at the center of Gotham’s criminal empire. However, after Falcone’s death at the hands of the Riddler batman, The Falcone family is in disarray.
Meets Carmine’s son Alberto Falcone the penguin As his father’s heir apparent, he was killed early, leaving a power struggle within the family. Luca Falcone, Carmine’s brother, steps in to take control, but is immediately embroiled in a battle for supremacy, not only within his family, but also with other crime syndicates. Falcone family consigliere Milos Grappa and underboss Johnny Vitti are key players in this ongoing conflict, particularly with Vitti. He is becoming a target for Oz Cobb as planned Framing him for his own gain.
Carmine Falcone
Carmine Falcone, the patriarch of the Falcone crime family, was the biggest figure in organized crime in Gotham batman. Starring John Tarturro batman and Mark Strong in flashbacks the penguinFalcone was a calculating and powerful mob boss Most of the city controls the underworld. His grip on Gotham is so strong that even the police and political elite are in his pocket, allowing him to operate with impunity.
Falcone’s history is intertwined with the Wayne family, as Thomas Wayne once saved his life after being shot. However, this connection taints the Owens as well, and Falcone is implicated in their murders – although this is left unclear in the film. Falcone’s criminal empire crumbles when he is targeted by the Riddlerwho exposes his corruption and kills him during its climax batman. Falcone’s death throws Gotham’s underworld into chaos, with various factions fighting for control in his absence.
Sophia Falcone
Carmine Falcone’s daughter, Sofia Falcone, has an even more terrifying backstory. As in the comics, Sophia is known for her violent tendencies and earns the nickname “Hangman” after killing several women. this leading to his incarceration in Arkham AsylumCarmine foils Falcone’s plan to make Sofia heir to the syndicate. Instead, Sofia’s brother briefly took the lead. However, after his death, Sophia suffers from PTSD and is consumed by a desire for revenge.
Meet Sophia Falcone the penguin With an undefined position within the family but clearly cornered for more power. His relationship with his father and his imprisonment in Arkham indicate that he is Capable of taking drastic measures to maintain control over the family empire. His fearsome reputation follows him around Gotham, while his cunning and ruthlessness make him a formidable adversary. Sofia is expected to play a bigger role as the series progresses, potentially taking over the family.
3 Sal Maroney and The Maroney Family
Played by Clancy Brown
Sal Maroney is one of Gotham’s most prominent crime lords, and yet he doesn’t appear batmanHis presence is deeply felt. Before the events of the film, Carmine Falcone betrayed Maroneyleading to his arrest and the dissolution of his criminal empire. The Maroney family was Gotham’s primary supplier of the drug “drop”, a drug that is still on the streets and is now distributed by the Falcons.
In the penguinMaroney is depicted working his way out of prison, trying to use Oswald Cobblepot as a pawn in his fight against the remaining Falcon crime family. Despite being behind bars, Maroney’s influence is huge, and his A possible release could cause even bigger problems for Gotham Future legendary comic book actor Clancy Brown portrays him menacingly.
2 Trigger Twins
Starring Charlie and Max Carver
In the comics, the Trigger Twins are notorious mercenaries who operate as a deadly duo in Gotham City. In batmanThey are reimagined as bouncers working in the Iceberg Lounge at Penguin’s nightclub. These brothers, while not major players in the film, engage Batman in intense battle sequences during some of the most memorable scenes. their roles Penguin has Yet to be explored, but their history as mercenaries This could mean that they will be resurrected in a more significant way In future projects.
1 Other gangs in Gotham
Burnley Town are massive
A small criminal group is mentioned the penguinBurnley Town Massive is one of the many gangs operating in Gotham’s criminal underworld. Although they are not as big a threat as larger crime families like the Falcones or the Maronis, the gang is one A reminder of the multifaceted nature of Gotham’s criminal ecosystem. In the comics, Burnley Town Massive is a collection of street gangs led by Abel Crown, and although they have only been mentioned thus far, they may become more of a threat in future series.
The Odessa Gang
Another criminal organization mentioned the penguinThe Odessa Gang (or Odessa Mob) is a powerful Russian mafia group that operates within Gotham City. Although they did not play a significant role batman universe still, their mention suggests that Gotham is filled with competing criminal gangs vying for control of the city’s lucrative underworld. In the comics, the Odessa Mob is a dangerous and violent organization, known for their ruthlessness Could easily become a more prominent player in future installments.
Followers of the Riddler
During its climax batmanThe Riddler assembles a fanatical group of followers who attempt to carry out his plan to assassinate the newly elected mayor. While Batman and Catwoman manage to thwart their efforts, the penguin make sure you that many of these followers are still active in Gotham. The survival of Riddler’s extremist group poses an ongoing threat, as their radical ideals cause chaos within the city. Whether they are reorganized or split into smaller cells, these fanatics can spread terror in the country. batman movies and the penguin.