Batman Officially Beats, Iconic Gotham Villain Claims Permanent City (Yes, It's Real)

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Warning: SPOILERS Penguin #12Batman has always been one of DC's most formidable heroes, with more than his share of equally formidable villains. From the Joker to Bane to Ra's al Ghul, Gotham City's Dark Knight often has his hands full with the most dangerous villains in the DC Universe. But one and only penguin finally beat Batman at his own game – and now Gotham itself is his.




Penguin #12 by Tom King and Rafael de Latorre concludes Oswald Cobblepot's return to the underworld of Gotham, oppressing his own children on behalf of the US government. As Batman confronts the Penguin, Oswald reveals his patriotic motives for his return. Bruce saying, “In exchange for my loyalty, they gave me resources so they could commit crimes here through me.Penguin offers to become a double agent for Batman. As Gotham's top con artist, with both the government and Batman secretly on his side, The Penguin has become a real power in Gotham.



The Penguin is now Gotham's top con artist

Oswald Cobblepot has Batman in his Pocket

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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 the Dark Knight's trademark enemies, Penguin is a force for order in an otherwise chaotic city. Although it's not an order Batman has traditionally endorsed, Oswald Cobblepot has often been a necessary evil in controlling Gotham's rogue elements, especially during more lawless times like the infamous No Man's Land status quo.

Of all Batman's villains, few expected The Penguin to be the one to truly bring down the Dark Knight, and Oswald was hoping for just that.


Now, with both Batman and the United States government supporting his dominance of Gotham as the de facto crime lord, Penguin's new return to dominance is untouchable. Batman may not like it, but he needs Cobblepot to stop whatever disaster they have planned for Gotham. Now that their agreement is out in the open, 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 Trust Cobblepot's Need for Order

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Of all Batman's villains, few expected The Penguin to be the one to truly bring down the Dark Knight, and Oswald was hoping for just that. To many, Gotham's bird king is just another crazy villain with a comedic twist that sets him apart from the usual crooks. But to his fans and Batman himself, The Penguin is so much more. good or bad penguin really Gotham City, whatever Batman he can tell himself.

Penguin #12 available now from DC Comics.

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