#riddler's reform

[wyverns-gold]

Day 5: Lies!

What? Lies? No, Edward Nygma's reform was entirely legitimate, of course!

[moltenhair]

"I just love a man with... brains."

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The cutie

[Text: Commit crime?! Me? Batman, you know I wouldn't do that. I'm a good boy! I've never done anything wrong in my life! How dare you! I've just been working with Wacko Toys!]

[princesspuresarahk]

The Batman Au: Riddler’s Reform

Chapter:1 Court and Freedom

Arkham Asylum at the private court room Edward G. Nygma was waiting for the judge's final verdict after analyzing Edward's case for following his treatment in rehab successful and good behavior being seen fit to reenter society and being proven innocent of the incident the accident of the Dean of Gotham University caused by his former colleague Julie Porter who and Chuck Gorman who was also charged for attempt murder of Edward and the Batman who discovered was cheating in dirty contracts tricking businesses to sell out their inventions in scams and hidden rules both were charged in the scandals. Removing it from Edward's criminal history “In light of additional information about matters regarding a stolen invention came to light from the Batman, I am proud to say Mr. Nygma that you’ve been improving so much since you returned to finish your treatment in Arkham.” said a woman wearing a black Judge’s uniform with a white blouse underneath, she sat about on a judge’s stand looking down at Edward with her name plate reading Janet Van Dorn.

“Your Honor, I’m pleased to say that Mr. Nygma has successfully passed all of his therapy sessions with me. His participation and openness in his… criminal history has helped to rid Mr. Nygma of the Riddler permanently. Which is why I’m pleased to declare Mr. Nygma as legally sane, and fit to reassimilate with society,” said Dr. Christina Bartholomew, who wore a white lab coat with a light rose button down blouse and grey jumper over it. The doctor was new to Arkham, she’d taken over the role of Head Psychologist of Arkham Asylum when Dr. Hugo Strange had himself become legally insane.

Edward let out a sigh of relief tomorrow he’d be free and start a new beginning as he was being lead to his private room where patients go for their final days before being released one of the guards came to him with a phone it was Kayla one of the guards who were friendly to him "you have a call Edward it's from a Miss Saddler.?" Edward knew who it was as he was given the phone and the guards left him in his room for privacy until he was done "Hello Scarlet" he called letting himself relax on his bed.

~

Meanwhile, over at Wayne Industries, Bruce Wayne was in his office and was looking over resumes on his computer. Lucius Fox was with Bruce as they were both planning a large corporate event, a hiring spree that would bring new employees to the company. This year, the company wanted to hire reformed cons as there were several departments that needed new spots to be filled.

“Bruce, there’s one young man that I think will be an excellent fit for the company. He’s due to be released back into society Tomorrow. If I recall correctly, his name is… Edward Nygma… yeah that’s him” said Lucius as Bruce pulled up Edward’s file that contained everything from his academic history to his work credentials.

“I’m not sure about hiring him, Bruce. Despite the fact that his academic history is phenomenal, his criminal history says otherwise” said Lucius as he continued to look over his file. Bruce had a good look at Edward’s file before getting up and walking towards the large window that overlooked all of Gotham.

“I believe that all people can change, I know deep down that Nygma wants to change too. Besides, I see Edward Nygma as having a successful future here at Wayne Tech. Lucius, see if you can bring him in for an interview. I’d like to meet him, and I know you would too judging by his credentials” said Bruce as he sat back down and clicked on Nygma’s file to consider it for later.

“I know your father would have made a similar decision in your shoes. He may no longer be with us, but his good spirit in conducting business honestly still resides in you Bruce” said Lucius as he and Bruce looked up at the large portrait of Dr. Thomas Wayne, who founded the company years ago.

~

The next morning Edward had woken early for release Kayla the kind guard gave him some clothes she from Arkham's donation room though they were a bit worn in size as she was only able to find some jeans that were a bit snug around the hips, some underwear, a soft pink tank top and a Gotham Gator's hoodie that was worn and big but it will be comfortable for him some slip on sneakers that she was able to find that were his size with her describing Edward having Cinderella feet though sadly couldn't find any socks for him but he said it was all right and surprising him more with her kindness gave him half a bagel with cream cheese and a simple coffee with cream and sugar before wishing him good luck as he left Arkham's gates heading down to rendezvous his destination where his cousin Scarlet would pick him at 7:00 sharp after his trial it was agreed by him his family and lawyer that Edward is to stay at his cousin's for now which he didn't mind as Scarlet's place was outside of Gotham city limits on private property near it's forest and swamp area's a place where he can find peace and begin a new life. Once he made it to the bus stop, he checked his watch. It was 30 minutes until his cousin arrived, so in the meantime, he decided to enjoy his bagel and coffee while he waited, making himself comfortable, he let his mind wander as he munched on his breakfast, taking sips of his coffee (I wonder how mum's doing?) He thought as he didn't have a phone, maybe he'll have to give her a call later. She was one of the few people who never gave up on him. He felt really bad about the choices he made out of anger and vengeance, and didn't listen to her. She tried to comfort him when the accident at the University happened, promising they would find a way to have justice, but instead of that, he ran away in anger, running in the rain like a heartbroken Disney princess.  And there was no fairy godmother to help him. Instead, he let his rage and pain in his heart, crying until his running led him to a statue in a park somewhere wishing for a miracle or any kind of hope. But there was no fairy godmother to help him. Instead, he let his rage and pain in his heart, crying until his running led him to a statue in a park somewhere, crying until his throat was sore, and sobs turned into hiccups as somewhere the blind rage he believed that no matter how many lawyers or some form of evidence Gorman was going to get away with it unless Eddie found a way to make him confess in his own justice that he did it for his own hungry greed and sneaky business deals.

It took time and months of planning, but he managed to track down Gorman with help from people who he learned also had a deep grudge against him, as it turned out, Gorman had cheated them out of their own businesses and inventions, using them for profit and his own financial game. They were supposed to help people, but used it instead that only the rich could afford.

When the day came, he thought he finally had Gorman he didn't realize it wasn't him, but someone he'd still cared for...Julie, the woman he grew feelings for, thinking she would be the one for his heart. But it turned out she was the one responsible for his downfall in his career and transformation into the Riddler. As she wanted to take the offer, probably knowing Gorman would ruin either way, only caring about the money, letting Edward take the blame without feeling any form of guilt. This made him truly heartbroken, and in another blind rage was ready to give a taste of her own medicine for what she did to the Dean, but before he could cross that line, the Batman put a stop to him, causing him to finally have his breaking point, his wits' end. When he awoke from his blackout, he was bruised, and his ankle was twisted from the hard impact of the explosion. Julie and his comrades were gone (probably to escape the police). Turned out the Bat's sidekick took her down to face the authorities while Batman stayed to check, and it was that moment that Ridder...no, no Edward's dam broke free. He remembered sitting up and breaking down in heartbroken tears, not caring if Batman saw him in this state, as he cried and cried and cried as hot, endless tears stained his cheeks, crying out that it's not fair and why couldn't he finally have justice?

Then, the most unexpected thing happened as the Batman checked over him, he couldn't help but cry into the Bat's broad shoulders as he begged the dark knight to for the first time to help him and just make the pain go away. At first, Batman said nothing to Edward as he saw Edward no longer had the strength to fight emotionally and physically from the explosion's shock. He suddenly felt himself being lifted and wrapped in those strong arms, as Batman, in an unexpected way and act of kindness told him it's going to be alright, and he will have the justice he never got for the true villains of his story calmly "There is still good in you Edward." who in return gave him a small smile while hearing Batman apologizes for calling him “Champ” the nickname he absolulty his 'Father' gave him as Edward whispers its alright and that he'll go quietly as Batman carries him as he was still weak from the blast to one of the medics to look over him for any injuries as Julie is taken away by the police after learning what she did thankfully Edward was alright, all Edward had was a few cuts and bruises along with his slight sprained ankle reason why Batman helped carried him as Edward couldn't help but blush from the experience unknown it would start his passion for the dark knight and beginning of his reforming.

~

Thinking about that act of kindness from the Bat that told him he can change and have a 2nd chance made Edward smile. He was given that chance for his misdeeds and he wasn't going to mess that up and make up to society as a better person like he intended to in the beginning, before the Riddler.

Done with his thoughts on the past, Edward focused back to the present and finished his little breakfast, tossing the empty cup and napkin into a nearby trash can, ready to start his new day as a free man.

Suddenly, he heard two familiar voices that made his skin chill. “There he is!" OH NO, it was Joker and Penguin!!!

~

Meanwhile, in the Batcave, Batman and Robin were discussing Riddler’s release. Batman thought Riddler, despite all his efforts to take over Gotham using puzzles and word games. Batman was open to the possibility that Riddler could reform and finally abandon his life of crime, a life Riddler turned to after sabotage and big business broke his reputation.

“How can you trust Riddler? I don’t believe he’s on the level. Just you wait Batman, Riddler is going to go back to being the bad guy. I say that we should keep an extra eye on him… just to be sure he’s really going to change” said Robin as he was practicing some twirling tricks with his yellow lightweight steel spear. Robin didn’t like to question his guardian’s judgement; Robin knew that the evil were seldom to never capable of showing regret and remorse, just like Tony Zucco who took the lives of his parents years ago.

“I believe that everyone can change. Remember Dick, there are such things as bad people having some good in them; they can be redeemed, but only if they’re willing to commit. Besides, I hear Riddler is moving in with a family member outside of Gotham” said Batman solemnly. Batman didn’t want to admit it, but he wasn’t sure himself if Riddler was truly going to reform completely. Still, Batman thought it would be best at some point during their next few patrols that they take a look see at what Riddler was up to, these days as a free man.

~20 minutes before 7:00~

“Hahahaha oh Penguin! It looks like you just can’t resist coming back to the loony bin! HAHAHaa!!!” cackled Joker as he watched two guards carting Penguin through Riddler’s floor towards the maximum security wing. Batgirl had stopped Penguin the previous night when he tried to steal some priceless Russian Fabrigé Eggs from the Gotham Metropolitan Art Museum; and of course Penguin was once again furious that his latest criminal escapade was thwarted by a teen girl dressed as a Bat.

But as they were about to put Penguin in his cell they apparently overheard one of the guards talking about Edward getting released getting the both their face is frowning as they still held a grudge against that skinny riddled speaking trickster for trying to win the bet to take over Gotham as Joker had a sudden grin on his face " I think it's time we go settle the score with emo face .you in tubby?" Calling out to Penguin as he quickly got ready for a quick escape plan, quickly in his crazy joker way was able to knock out the guard get the keys as he and Penguin made they’re way out as Edward unknown to him that in 30 minutes would be in a wild chase of cat(s) and mouse for his life! “LOCK DOWN THE CELLS!!! CODE RED!!!” called one of the guards as he saw the dangerous altercation, one hurried into the office and activated a button which sounded the alarms and caused all the cell gates to close and lock instantaneously. Guards quickly sprang into action as they hurried after the escaped convicts, grabbing their nightsticks, stun guns, and binders to use if the troublemakers required them. Seeing how serious the situation was growing, Dr. Bartholomew hit an emergency panic button that alerted the GCPD to the scene.

They were out in 5 minutes a new record!

~

Edward's body froze when they saw him as his instincts were screaming for fight or flight?

 choosing the 2nd option and Edward ran before the two goons could react.

Chapter:2 the chase is on! Will Eddie be able to outran Joker and Penguin? will Batman and Robin be able to get to him before the goons do?

credit to Queenie aka https://theivylinerart.tumblr.com/ for being a part of this Fanfic.

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Batman The Animated Series Original Production Cel Signed by Bruce Timm: Joker, Two-Face, and Penguin

MEDIUM: Original Production Cel on Printed Background IMAGE SIZE: 12 Field PRODUCTION: Batman The Animated Series, Riddler's Reform SIGNED: Bruce Timm SKU: IFA7608

[corvidamned]

Batman TAS: Riddler's Reform | that one mysterious Brunette

[rolls-of-the-tongue-nicely]

This Riddler is the cutest of this fucking world omg he’s adorable, so dorky and obsessed and playful I love him so so much 💖💚

Bonus : he annoys even the Joker

[solaristerminal]

("Riddler's Reform" memes 1/2)

(Second part)

I forced my friend to rewatch Riddler's Reform with me cause I love this episode but she hadn't gotten around to watching it. She didn't want me to spoil the episode by ranting about it, so we watched it together.

We noticed some amazing meme formats. We took the next logical step.

(Tumblr won't fit more than 10 pictures at once so it's a two part.)