Long-awaited DC superhero epic The Batman is out now in theaters (however not HBO Max), pitting Robert Pattinsons Dark Knight detective versus the puzzle-obsessed Riddler (Paul Dano). Writer-director Matt Reeves movie sees the weird supervillain killing Gotham Citys elites and exposing its seedy underbelly. It also has a post-credits Easter egg for individuals who remain.
Batman isnt alone in his project; he partner with Selina Kyle (aka Catwoman, played by Zoë Kravitz) to investigate the citys conventional bad guys, while GCPD Lieutenant James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright) is an essential ally in the hunt for Riddler.We have a full ending explainer if you want to dive into those spoilers, however you might be curious about what happens after the credits roll. Minor spoilers follow.Riddler quotes you farewellWe do not get any kind of post-credits scene setting up a follow up, but there is one last referral to the Riddlers deadly project– possibly hinting that itll continue in the future. We see a typed “?” followed by “GOOD BYE” (bye Riddler, its been a lot enjoyable), and www.rataalada.com flashes up on the screen briefly. Who wouldnt wish to spend more time with the Riddler? Hes so charming.
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During the movie, the bad guys puzzles send Batman and Gordon on a hunt for an unidentified informant known as El Rata Alada– Spanish for The Winged Rat– that was important in taking down previous Gotham criminal offense kingpin Sal Maroni. It sounds like a reference to a bat, but its revealed that Riddler is searching for a snitch whose name is derived from a bird.If you go to that URL, it brings you to a viral marketing website where you can chat with the villain and answer a series of riddles.” Its a short TV promotion for the mayoral campaign of Bruces late dad, Thomas, whos among the individuals Riddler blames for Gotham being a cesspool.
What does it mean?During one of Riddlers broadcasts in the movie, he reveals that Bruces late mother, Martha, was a member of the Arkham family. Bruces butler, Alfred Pennyworth (Andy Serkis), says Thomas only asked Falcone to frighten Elliot off the story, but Falcone killed the reporter.Carmine Falcone is the rot at the heart of Gotham City.
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Thomas planned to admit whatever to the police, however he and Martha were eliminated shortly afterward– their murder stays unsolved in this continuity. Edward grew up to be the Riddler, intent on taking revenge on the citys elites.Hush is amongst the most renowned of Batmans modern-day stories.
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Whats with the Hush? That word might be a referral to a bad guy from the comics, where its connected to the name “Elliot.” In the 2011 story Gates of Gotham, Edward Elliot was among individuals responsible for the building and construction of Gotham City in the 1800s (together with Bruces forefather Alan Wayne and Penguins forefather Theodore Cobblepot). Hes likewise the ancestor of Thomas Elliot, a childhood friend of Bruce whose jealousy led him to end up being the supervillain Hush and release a project against Batman in a hit 2002 story arc.Previous riddlesThis website has existed for a while and the riddles have actually cycled several times, however heres the set from the days leading up the films release.From birth to death. From boy to man. All things alter but this is something he will constantly be. The end remains in the middle, two times. Evaluate your mind and attempt not to get baffled by me. A male worth billions, in a manor of speaking.The answers to these are Son, Puzzle and Wayne. Getting them right led to a series of images, including a shot of the Wayne household in happier times.
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The motion picture might be over, but the Riddler desires to continue playing.
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Its likely the Riddler (or the motion pictures marketing group) will add more puzzles in the coming months, possibly when The Batman strikes HBO Max.
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Minor spoilers follow.Riddler quotes you farewellWe dont get any kind of post-credits scene setting up a sequel, however there is one last reference to the Riddlers deadly campaign– perhaps hinting that itll continue in the future. Who wouldnt desire to spend more time with the Riddler?” Its a brief Television discount for the mayoral project of Bruces late daddy, Thomas, whos among the people Riddler blames for Gotham being a cesspool. What does it mean?During one of Riddlers broadcasts in the movie, he reveals that Bruces late mother, Martha, was a member of the Arkham family. Edward grew up to be the Riddler, intent on taking revenge on the citys elites.Hush is among the most renowned of Batmans modern-day stories.