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Why Danny DeVito's Penguin is Still the Best Origin Story for the Character

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Danny DeVito's gritty take on The Penguin remains the definitive origin story for the iconic Batman villain, outshining the Penguin series' fresh approach.
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  • DeVito's Penguin in Batman Returns (1992) captured the character's tragic backstory and outsider status, making him a more compelling antihero than recent portrayals.
  • Insiders say the Penguin series' modern reboot failed to replicate the raw emotional depth and social commentary of DeVito's acclaimed performance, which has become a cult classic among fans.
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Danny DeVito, Batman Returns (1992), Penguin series
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