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Riddler's (Frank Gorshin) "?" Green Suit Jacket and Vest - BATMAN (1966 - 1968) - SMACK IN THE MIDDL

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Riddler's (Frank Gorshin)  ?  Green Suit Jacket and Vest - BATMAN (1966 - 1968) - SMACK IN THE MIDDL


Riddler’s (Frank Gorshin) ‘?’ green suit jacket and vest from the classic action television series Batman. This lime green, double-breasted wool jacket features a stenciled question mark ‘?’ pattern both inside and out that was hand-applied by the production’s costume department. These question marks are well-defined yet have slight variances in shading and at the edges which demonstrate these were individually rendered by an artist’s hand. Both pieces are lined with polyester in a blue and green painterly floral print and are excellent examples of mid-century tailoring. The vest is solid green with floral print back and five-button closure.

Both pieces were custom made for Frank Gorshin by Ernie Tarzia, Hollywood. The production tag on interior pocket is present and features Gorshin’s name handwritten in faded ink. All fabrics remain remarkably vivid, especially considering the age of the garments with only some slight fading and spotting. Other period details include the diagonally set welt pockets, the half cuff with button and green plastic buttons. The ensemble is in excellent vintage condition overall with one small hole on left cuff, one chipped button on front and a missing button on vest.

The villainous Riddler appears wearing this very jacket when the American viewing public meets him for the first time in the pilot jacket in the pilot episode ‘Hi Diddle Riddle’ (101) and again in ‘A Riddle a Day Keeps the Riddler Away’ (111), amongst others.