The Penguin's full name is Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot. He is known as one of Batman's oldest and most persistent enemies. The Penguin is a short, rotund man known for his love of birds and his specialized high-tech umbrellas. A mobster and thief, he fancies himself as being a "gentleman of crime", his nightclub business provides a cover for criminal activity, which Batman sometimes uses as a source of criminal underworld information. According to Bob Kane, the character was inspired from the then advertising mascot of Kool cigarettes- a penguin with a top hat and a cane. Bill Finger thought the image of high-society gentlemen in tuxedos was reminiscent of emperor penguins. Unlike most of Batman's rouges gallery, the Penguin is in control of his actions and perfectly sane, features that help him maintain a unique relationship with the crime-fighter. His latest characterization has him running a nightclub that is popular with the underworld. Batman comes to tolerate his operations so long as the Penguin remains one of his informants. The entrepreneurial Penguin often fences stolen property or arranges early prison furloughs-for a hefty fee, of course. His abilities include: genius-level intellect, assorted bird-related paraphernalia, deadly trick umbrellas, vast underworld connections, organizational leadership, surprising physical strength, and knowledge of judo and boxing.
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