The ice bad guy in Batman is Mr. Freeze, whose alter ego is Dr. Victor Fries.
Mr. Freeze is one of Batman's most enduring and tragic adversaries, known for his signature suit that allows him to survive sub-zero temperatures and wield a freeze gun capable of encasing targets in ice. His motivations often stem from a desperate attempt to find a cure for his terminally ill wife, Nora, whom he keeps in suspended animation.
Key Information About Mr. Freeze
Aspect | Details |
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Alter Ego | Dr. Victor Fries |
First Appearance (Television) | "Heart of Ice" in Batman: The Animated Series (September 7, 1992) |
First Appearance (Comics) | Batman: Mr. Freeze #1 (1997) |
Created By | Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, Mike Mignola |
His character was significantly redeveloped in Batman: The Animated Series, which gave him a sympathetic backstory and transformed him from a generic villain into a complex figure driven by love and desperation. This portrayal earned critical acclaim and became the definitive version for many fans.
To learn more about this iconic character, you can visit his Wikipedia page: Mr. Freeze.