Penguin Recommended Reading

This article is part of the DC Database Recommended Reading project, a series of articles written by our editors. They are meant as a guide to help both new and old readers, either getting into comics for the first time or looking to read more on their favorites. These should not be taken as a definitive guide; obviously you can start wherever and with whatever you want, but they're some general suggestions that we think you might find useful and enjoyable.

I'm Cobblepot, you cretin. Do you think my parents named me "The Penguin"?

Penguin is one of Gotham City's most notable criminals and thus, one of Batman's greatest foes. Oswald Cobblepot was born with physical features that resemble that of a penguin, a reason why he would adopt the "Penguin" moniker. Penguin debuted as an eccentric and highly skilled thief, who would always look for ways to make some profit and avoid being captured by Batman. Later on in his career, he would fancy himself as a legitimate businessman who runs the infamous Iceberg Lounge. However, his businesses are never quite legitimate and he would always have a part in all of Gotham's criminal activities.

Using trick umbrellas and important connections all over the criminal underworld, Penguin is part of Batman's rogues gallery. A highly dangerous enemy and a very powerful ally, makes of Penguin a menacing force in Gotham.

New readers

• Penguin: Pain and Prejudice
• Batman: Penguin Triumphant
• Batman (Volume 2) #23.3: The Penguin
• Joker's Asylum: Penguin #1
• Detective Comics #58

Single Issues

• Batman #548 - Burning Faces
• Batman #549 - The Egyptian Falcon
• Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #117 - Bread and Circuses; Part 1
• Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #118 - Bread and Circuses; Part 2
• Detective Comics #683 - Odds Againts
• Detective Comics #684 - Darkest Day
• Catwoman (Volume 2) #76 - Strange Bedfellows