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RougeDK — Ink sketch of The Riddler

Published: 2012-03-12 02:03:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 4790; Favourites: 86; Downloads: 129
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Description Had some insomnia last night so I doodled this until I got tired. It was mostly drawn with ink & brush; I think I only used pencil for the outline because if I was going to mess up, I'd rip it up anyway.


Riddler's a tricky character. I prefer the Frank Gorshin/John Glover versions but I've hated the green leotards & ballet slippers since I was a kid. Suit looks better on him IMO sans so many question marks.
That's just my opinion really...
In any regard, I hope you like it and thanks for taking the time.
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Comments: 30

CeciliaNygma45 [2017-04-06 02:51:17 +0000 UTC]

OMG! This picture is so amazing! I LOVE IT, and as always, keep drawing!

 

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Seberethes [2012-10-02 04:34:10 +0000 UTC]

Best Riddler drawing... ever.

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RougeDK In reply to Seberethes [2012-10-18 11:36:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Ghostbusterlover [2012-03-28 20:40:57 +0000 UTC]

I really like this style on him. I do fancy that vest - I remember Gorshin wore a vest in the 60's Batman movie. A rare occasion, but so worthwhile. Great work!

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RougeDK In reply to Ghostbusterlover [2012-03-31 05:19:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, GBL!

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Ghostbusterlover In reply to RougeDK [2012-03-31 11:58:38 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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MorganRLewis [2012-03-24 00:51:35 +0000 UTC]

Great sketch. I'm a big fan of the suit as well -- and of Frank Gorshin, of course. No contradiction there, either; it was Gorshin who came up with the idea of the suit (he found the spandex uncomfortable) and wore it in some of his TV appearances.

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RougeDK In reply to MorganRLewis [2012-03-24 05:28:58 +0000 UTC]

I didn't know that. You learn something new everday it seems...


Well I guess we have Mr. Gorshin to thank for that stroke of genius. The tights outright suck. Thanks for the comp and trivia.

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MorganRLewis In reply to RougeDK [2012-03-25 00:39:57 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure.

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wonderlandmanga [2012-03-18 16:44:37 +0000 UTC]

He looks very dapper! I love him in a suit too! So much more refined!

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RougeDK In reply to wonderlandmanga [2012-03-19 01:26:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I just fine it hard to take a villian like Nygma seriously if he's wearing green longjohns.

Suit on him is much more palatable. Thanks for viewing.

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Shellyluvstoread [2012-03-17 18:39:18 +0000 UTC]

O3o very good! I like your style!

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RougeDK In reply to Shellyluvstoread [2012-03-17 19:17:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Shelly!

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DuchessOfDecorum [2012-03-17 06:51:34 +0000 UTC]

Awesome :'D

I love his look hehe :')

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RougeDK In reply to DuchessOfDecorum [2012-03-17 15:51:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for the comp.

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DuchessOfDecorum In reply to RougeDK [2012-03-17 17:44:04 +0000 UTC]

Aw it's fine :')

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BlackSandrock10 [2012-03-13 21:49:32 +0000 UTC]

Excellent work!

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RougeDK In reply to BlackSandrock10 [2012-03-14 14:57:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, my friend!

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BlackSandrock10 In reply to RougeDK [2012-03-14 21:58:32 +0000 UTC]

No problem.

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jmralls2001 [2012-03-13 02:39:57 +0000 UTC]

I also think the suit looks better than the spandex. I Frank Gorshin was cool as the Riddler. However, I think the John Glover version is probably the truest one.

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RougeDK In reply to jmralls2001 [2012-03-13 16:39:57 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I agree. I just couldn't imagine, as a child, that anyone as cerebral & pompous as The Riddler should be taken seriously wearing green spandex and that's coming from someone who embraces the Silver/Bronze age stuff.
I LOVED Glover's rendition of the character but you can count on one hand how many eps he appeared in during the BTAS run. I came to the conclusion that he wasn't one of Bruce Timm's favorite villians to begin with. Joker oversaturated the series but hey, it's Mark Hamill .

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neelthe101 [2012-03-12 22:06:32 +0000 UTC]

love the pose!

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RougeDK In reply to neelthe101 [2012-03-13 00:25:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Davidbatmanfan [2012-03-12 16:57:00 +0000 UTC]

Wow...im totally loving this!

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RougeDK In reply to Davidbatmanfan [2012-03-12 20:11:11 +0000 UTC]

I'm happy you love it. Thank you for looking.

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Davidbatmanfan In reply to RougeDK [2012-03-12 21:36:22 +0000 UTC]

Keep up the great work and your welcome.

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Writer4Commissions [2012-03-12 14:38:46 +0000 UTC]

Bad ass, good brush work- he's got that egotistical brainy look on his face, too- hahaha!

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RougeDK In reply to Writer4Commissions [2012-03-12 15:34:08 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, thank you. I tried to convey the right expression for Riddler which is that intellectual smirk usually on his face.

I think I channelled a little of the late, great Jim Aparo while swabbing this...

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knoop11 [2012-03-12 02:39:33 +0000 UTC]

awesome! im trying to be able to draw like that!

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RougeDK In reply to knoop11 [2012-03-12 13:57:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I'm sure you could outdo this...I just got lucky is all. Brush drawing is hardly mistake-free and I envy pro inkers who can do that effortlessly.
Just keep at it and don't give up.

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