Penguin
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Real Identity: Oswald Cobblepot
Affiliations: Animilitia and Bumbershoot Mechanics
Appearances (Movies): Animal Instincts and Mechs Vs. Mutants
Appearances (Shorts): Battle in the Streets, Duel With The Penguin, and Breakout or Bust
Powers/Skills: Above Average Intelligence, Engineering, Planning, and Armed Combat
Voiced By: Dana Snyder
Oswald Cobblepot was born into a wealthy Gotham family but had physical traits that earned him the hated "Penguin" nickname. Over the years, he became used to sidelong glances, frightened whispers, withering disrespect, and prejudgment. He became the last surviving member of his family. Driven by self-interest and an inferiority complex, he relies on his cunning, will, and intimidation to exploit his surroundings for profit. In spite of his appearance, Penguin is a dangerous fighter and appears to be self-taught in some forms of martial arts. He also carries an umbrella modified with multi-purpose functions like emitting fireworks, firing laser blasts, emitting a high voltage shock, or spinning propeller blades to simulate flight. His monocle conceals advanced technology that can scan and analyze the environment.
Cobblepot used his inheritance to invest in the construction of the Aviary, a luxory condominium tower. It was completed after seven years. To recoup the investment, everything under the penthouse was planned to be leased out. He also hired Dr. Kirk Langstrom to work at his firm Bumbershoot Mechanics on a line of unmanned robotics based on animals for exploration and retrieval. Cobblepot kept a close eye on the design phase and insisted on a specific dual vibrational transmission. In reality, both projects were part of Cobblepot's true agenda. The Midas Heart asteroid would soon pass by the Earth. Using a tractor beam built into the roof of the Aviary, he could alter the asteroid's path and put it on a collision course with Gotham City. 12 transmitters would planted around the Aviary by criminals he recruited into a team he called the Animilitia. The transmitters would form a protective force field. The Bumbershoot robots, the Cyber-Animals, would dig through the rubble of the city and retrieve the asteroid's solid gold core. Insanely wealthy and rid of the city he grew to hate, Cobblepot would have his happy ending.
While walking past a market, Cobblepot was mocked by three punks. He lamented how humanity never failed to disappoint him and addressed the punks. He admitted at one time, he was also blind to the precariousness of human nature. His monocle found a fault with the exterior structure of the market front. He nudged a spring mechanism with his umbrella and caused three bricks to pop out and drop near the head punk. The punk was knocked out by one of them. The others attacked Cobblepot but he knocked them out easily. On the grand opening night of the Aviary, Cobblepot threw an exclusive gala event catering to the city's high society. He was introduced to Bruce Wayne by Gladys Windsmere but he was distracted by the negative comments guests were making about him. Penguin met with the Animilitia at Bumbershoot Mechanics with less than 20 hours before the Midas Heart passed. Green Arrow fired an arrow and pinned Penguin's hat to a wall, nailed him with a boxing glove arrow, then pinned him to the wall with a net arrow. Penguin ordered his death. Silverback and Cheetah went after him.
Batman and Nightwing entered the room in search of Dr. Langstrom, unaware he was Man-Bat. Penguin got free and tasered Nightwing in the back with his umbrella. He ordered Killer Croc to dispose of Nightwing, who tossed him out a window. Penguin ordered a withdrawal and flew off with Killer Croc using his propeller blade umbrella. After the force field enveloped the Aviary, Penguin addressed Gotham City and revealed his plans then bid the people farewell. When Batman simply walked through the force field, Penguin became irate. Realizing Langstrom aided him, Penguin ordered Silverback to send every single Cyber-Animal produced after Batman. Once the force field was taken down, Penguin cut his losses and abandoned the Animilitia. He fled the city in a escape pod programmed to fly to the Greek Isles. Green Arrow unknowingly managed to pierce the pod's guidance system with one of his rocket propelled arrows. Penguin found himself stranded in the Arctic. Surrounded by lot's of penguins, he swore revenge against Batman.
Back in Gotham City, Penguin became a criminal kingpin. He put together a small crew and conducted a heist. While on the road, they were pursued by Batman. The crew failed to take out the Batmobile with their rocket launcher and their transport was flipped. With Batman closing in, Penguin released all the ice blocks on the bed of his Ice Truck. Batman armed his Capture Claw and easily broke through them. He caught up and flipped the truck on its roof. Penguin was knocked out by one of the bags of money he stole. Penguin was later chased through the Gotham Zoo by Batman. He threw a chimpanzee's banana at Batman and was kicked clear across the flamingo pond. Penguin armed himself with a gauntlet and fired but Ace arrived and shielded Batman. Batman leapt over Ace and was armed with the Bat Sword. Penguin took up his own blade and fought Batman. Batman elbowed Penguin then disarmed him and took him out with an uppercut. As he fell over, a chimpanzee threw a banana at his face. Penguin was exiled into the Arctic once again.
Over a year and a half later, Penguin was fed up with living in a cave with Mr. Freeze and his machines. To his surprise, he caught a fish but it was barely a minnow. He was about to eat it but gave it to his henchbird Buzz, a crested penguin. Freeze came back enraged over a new oil drilling platform invading his territory. Penguin watched as Freeze enlarged an Isopod with his Arctic Device and decided to watch the "show." After suffering defeat, Freeze vowed to return with another monster. Penguin started to scheme. He promised Freeze better monsters but they would have to return to Gotham. Freeze was suspicious but Penguin assured him he was serious. They broke into Arkham Asylum. Bane, Chemo, Killer Croc, and Clayface were selected and freed. As they made their way back to the Drill Tank, Penguin was accosted by the Joker. The Joker wanted to take part in his plans. Penguin refused and smacked his arms with his umbrella. Penguin he stated he already had to deal with one lunatic, Freeze, and wasn't interested in taking in another. He advised Joker to get used to his cell. Joker vowed he wouldn't forget this slight.
The Penguin broke up Bane and Killer Croc's quarrel and insisted they needed to leave before Batman arrived. Batman arrived and lassoed Penguin. Freeze erected an ice barrier around his allies and they escaped through the floor, boarded the Drill Tank, and escaped into the sewers. Penguin witnessed Freeze's plan come to fruition after Killer Croc turned into a giant monster with an injection of Monster Venom. He proceeded with his own plans. He distracted Freeze by pointing out he was so focused on defending his little cave, he wasn't thinking big. Penguin handed Buzz an empty vial while he directed Freeze to watch Croc's progress on the monitors. Buzz filled the vial with some Monster Venom and slipped away. Penguin, Freeze, Clayface, and Bane drove around the city in the Drill Tank to survey their new kingdom. Penguin became alarmed when Freeze revealed he decided he wasn't stopping at Gotham and was going to start a new global ice age. Freeze remarked it was perfect. Penguin inquired if it was cold enough for him to leave his Ice Blast Armor suit.
Freeze confirmed but drew his Freeze Gun on Penguin. He knew Penguin wanted to rule Gotham and they were now in opposition with each other. Penguin denied it but Freeze didn't want to risk it. However, Bane and Clayface injected themselves with the Monster Venom stolen by Buzz and turned into giants. Penguin didn't care how unstable they were. Clayface picked up Freeze and threw him across the city. Penguin picked up his Freeze Gun and ordered Bane and Clayface to bring him Batman. Once Batman paid for exiling him, Gotham would finally, rightfully belong to the Penguin. Penguin returned to the Aviary with Buzz and gloated. He asked Buzz to pick a building to be his. A security guard on patrol recognized Penguin and was surprised to see him back after so long. Penguin remarked he was going to see him a lot now since Gotham belonged to him now. He introduced Buzz, his new head of security, to the guard then walked away. They drove around the city some more. Penguin brainstormed what his new title would be. He settled on Lord Penguin.
To his surprise, melted ice broke off and nearly landed on the tank. Penguin wondered where his monsters were. He heard a thud and assumed the source to be them. He was shocked to see the Bat Mech instead. It grabbed the tank. Penguin cursed Batman and started sobbing. Green Arrow pointed out he should have seen the look on his face when they came around the corner. Penguin was taken to Arkham Asylum and was assigned to labor detail, specifically to help with reconstruction of the areas damaged by his earlier break-in. He was placed in the cell next to Joker's. Joker taunted him and remarked he didn't think he would have a chance to get even so soon. Penguin pointed out they were in different cells. Joker opened a passage between the cells and beat up the Penguin. Some time later, Penguin attempted to escape Arkham Asylum with Joker and Scarecrow during the chaos caused by the giant Bane and Killer Croc. They were netted by Nightwing.