The Penguin


oswald chesterfield “penguin” cobblepot is a fictional character, a supervillain who appears in comic books published by dc comics. he is known as one of batman’s oldest and most persistent enemies. artist bob kane and writer bill finger introduced him in detective comics #58 (december 1941). the penguin is a short, round man known for his love of birds and his specialized high-tech umbrellas. a mobster and thief, he fancies himself as being a “gentleman of crime;” his nightclub business provides a cover for criminal activity, which batman sometimes uses as a source of criminal underworld information. according to kane the character was inspired from the then advertising mascot of kool cigarettes – a penguin with a top hat and cane. finger thought the image of high-society gentlemen in tuxedos was reminiscent of emperor penguins.
the penguin is a gotham city crimelord with a deformed physical appearance who fights batman. despite the penguin-like appearance that led to his nickname, he is a ruthlessly cunning criminal genius operating out of his nightclub the iceberg lounge. having dealt with mockery of his stature from an early age, he has dedicated himself to inspiring respect and fear through his exploits. his standard weapon is an umbrella with different gadgets lethal and otherwise hidden inside of it. he has been a member of the injustice league, secret society of super-villains and suicide squad. penguin was created by bob kane and bill finger, first appearing in detective comics #58. (1941)
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