The Penguin is a Gotham City crimelord with a deformed physical appearance who is a frequent enemy of 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.
The Penguin was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, first appearing in Detective Comics #58 (1941).
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