The Riddler: Year One
DC · 2022–2023 · 6 issues
About the series
In this six-issue DC miniseries from 2022–2023, Paul Dano and Stevan Subic delve into the formative years of one of Gotham's most cunning minds. The story traces Edward Nashton's evolution from a lonely, obsessive forensic accountant into the twisted puzzle-master known as the Riddler, grounding his descent in gritty psychological realism. With moody, atmospheric art and a slow-burn narrative, it offers a compelling character study that reframes the villain's origins with unsettling intimacy.