Edward Nygma (UE-11)

"I've shown this city who I truly am once before, and I will do it again. They will bow to the Riddler, and they won't get up until I permit them to."

- Edward Nygma to Oswald Cobblepot

Edward "Ed" Nygma was a former forensic science technician-turned criminal known as the Riddler, partnering with the Penguin as one of Gotham City's most powerful criminals.

Abilities

 * Genius-level Intellect: Nygma is often considered as one of the smartest men in Gotham City, with him often showing his exceptional intellect in specific areas such as science, literature, and criminal tactics.
 * Eidetic Memory: Nygma claimed that he is incapable of forgetting anything he sees.
 * Lock-Picking: Nygma is familiar with the art of picking locks.
 * Mathematics/Probability: While facing an ancient puzzle box that had not been solved for years, Nygma easily did so in seconds, beating experienced and expert mathematicians in the world.
 * Science: Nygma, as an experienced forensic science technician, is familiar with a variety of scientific concepts.
 * Medical Knowledge: Albeit not being a medic, Nygma was able to nurse an injured Oswald Cobblepot to health after the latter suffering from a gunshot wound.
 * Marksmanship: Nygma is proficient in the use of firearms, while also showing exceptional marksmanship in multiple occasions.
 * Knife-Fighting: Nygma was capable of throwing a meat cleaver at his opponents with exceptional accuracy.

Former Weaknesses

 * Degraded Intellect: Nygma lost his exceptional intellect after being frozen in a block of ice for a prolonged period of time. However, it was later revealed that he did not physically lose his intellect, but the intellect was instead transferred to his alter. As a result, the exceptional intellect and the knowledge over a variety of fields while the darker alter fronts.

Current Equipment

 * Riddler Suit: As the Riddler, Nygma wore a green suit with a pair of emerald shades.