Batman – Mr. Freeze (Comic Book Overview)
The Story
Heartbroken and driven by loss, Mr. Freeze—formerly Dr. Victor Fries—has turned
his back on humanity. After the tragic fate of his beloved wife, Nora, he
embraces vengeance as his only comfort. With a cold heart and colder weaponry,
he targets Gotham’s pillars of hope: Batman, his sidekick Robin, and the
fragile justice they fight to protect. As Freeze unleashes a chilling plan to
plunge the city into chaos, Batman must confront the true cost of loss—and the
line between love and obsession.
Genre:
Superhero, Crime, Drama, Action, Psychological Thriller
Main Characters:
- Batman
/ Bruce Wayne – Gotham’s Dark Knight and guardian of justice
- Mr.
Freeze / Victor Fries – Tragic villain fueled by love and vengeance
- Robin
/ Tim Drake or Dick Grayson (Depending on continuity) – Batman’s loyal
partner
- Commissioner
James Gordon – Gotham’s steadfast police chief
- Nora
Fries – Victor’s frozen wife and emotional core of the story
Writer: Various (often Paul Dini, Scott Snyder, or
Mike W. Barr in Freeze-related stories)
Artist: Various (notably Dustin Nguyen, Kelley Jones,
or Jason Fabok in Freeze-centered arcs)
Editor: Often edited by Darren Vincenzo, Dennis
O’Neil, or Scott Peterson (depending on issue and publication year)
Publisher's Brand:
DC Comics – The publisher behind Batman’s iconic legacy, known for
blending dark storytelling with heroism and psychological depth.
First Appearance of Mr. Freeze: Batman #121 (1959)
as “Mr. Zero” (later renamed and developed into Mr. Freeze)
Short Description:
Mr. Freeze returns to Gotham with a heart frozen by grief and vengeance. Batman
must stop him before the city succumbs to a chilling reign of terror. A
dramatic, emotional Batman tale by DC Comics.
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