Query and Echo
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Query and Echo are fictional characters featured in DC Comics
, most commonly known as Riddler
's two henchwomen.
Query and Echo are well-trained with firearms and boast impressive combat skills. The costumes they wear are catsuit
-like clothings with black net stockings and a big question mark
logo over the chest. Their suits are either green, like that of the Riddler, or purple to contrast with it.
Their first major robbery was at the Reservoir Street Cash Depository of Gotham City
. It was a warehouse for money, built with a supposedly impregnable vault. The locks acted on timing devices and pressure gauges. Inside the vault was an airless vacuum and the other side of the vault was filled with water. It could not be opened until both sides of the door had equal pressure. After equaling the air pressure on one side with water pressure on the other, the gang escaped through the sewers with a "river of cash". Both of the girls managed to hold off Batman long enough for The Riddler to escape.
The Riddler's next crime was to "kidnap" valuable violins from a mogul who collected them. Query and Echo were to collect the money from the mogul, but it turned out to be a trap. It was Batman, disguised as the mogul, who swiftly defeated both girls. Batman tracked the Riddler to an opera house and arrested him as well.
A good source of their origin is the Detective Comics
#8 Annual (1995). Another appearance was in Detective Comics #705-707. They assisted the Riddler's plan of releasing the Cluemaster
from his prison cell and coerced him into following The Riddler's ingenious plans.
Query and Echo also made their appearance in the DC Comics: Origins Trading Card
Game created by Upper Deck Entertainment. Their card number is DOR-076.
DC Comics
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, most commonly known as Riddler
Riddler
The Riddler is a fictional character, a comic book character and supervillain published by DC Comics, and an enemy of Batman. Created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang, the character first appeared in Detective Comics #140 ....
's two henchwomen.
Query and Echo are well-trained with firearms and boast impressive combat skills. The costumes they wear are catsuit
Catsuit
A catsuit is a close-fitting one-piece garment that covers the torso and the legs, and frequently the arms. They are usually made from stretchable material, such as lycra, chiffon, spandex , leather, latex, PVC, or velour, and frequently close using a zipper at the front or back.Catsuits, which...
-like clothings with black net stockings and a big question mark
Question mark
The question mark , is a punctuation mark that replaces the full stop at the end of an interrogative sentence in English and many other languages. The question mark is not used for indirect questions...
logo over the chest. Their suits are either green, like that of the Riddler, or purple to contrast with it.
Fictional character history and origin
Diedre Vance (the blonde) and Nina Damfino (the brunette) started off as two biker women, dressed in sexy costumes and robbing convenience stores. One night, they stumbled upon The Riddler, who was also at a low point in his criminal career. He immediately hired them on the spot and named them Query and Echo.Their first major robbery was at the Reservoir Street Cash Depository of Gotham City
Gotham City
Gotham City is a fictional U.S. city appearing in DC Comics, best known as the home of Batman. Batman's place of residence was first identified as Gotham City in Batman #4 . Gotham City is strongly inspired by Trenton, Ontario's history, location, atmosphere, and various architectural styles...
. It was a warehouse for money, built with a supposedly impregnable vault. The locks acted on timing devices and pressure gauges. Inside the vault was an airless vacuum and the other side of the vault was filled with water. It could not be opened until both sides of the door had equal pressure. After equaling the air pressure on one side with water pressure on the other, the gang escaped through the sewers with a "river of cash". Both of the girls managed to hold off Batman long enough for The Riddler to escape.
The Riddler's next crime was to "kidnap" valuable violins from a mogul who collected them. Query and Echo were to collect the money from the mogul, but it turned out to be a trap. It was Batman, disguised as the mogul, who swiftly defeated both girls. Batman tracked the Riddler to an opera house and arrested him as well.
DC Universe comics history
Very little is known about Query and Echo, since their appearance in comics and any other media is limited, but their skills in combat, weapons and crimes make them dangerous opponents.A good source of their origin is the Detective Comics
Detective Comics
Detective Comics is an American comic book series published monthly by DC Comics since 1937, best known for introducing the iconic superhero Batman in Detective Comics #27 . It is, along with Action Comics, the book that launched with the debut of Superman, one of the medium's signature series, and...
#8 Annual (1995). Another appearance was in Detective Comics #705-707. They assisted the Riddler's plan of releasing the Cluemaster
Cluemaster
The Cluemaster is a fictional character, a DC Comics supervillain and enemy of Batman. A failed game show host, he became a criminal who left clues to his crimes, though unlike the Riddler's, they were not riddles....
from his prison cell and coerced him into following The Riddler's ingenious plans.
Query and Echo also made their appearance in the DC Comics: Origins Trading Card
Trading card
A trading card is a small card, usually made out of paperboard or thick paper, which usually contains an image of a certain person, place or thing and a short description of the picture, along with other text...
Game created by Upper Deck Entertainment. Their card number is DOR-076.
Video games
- Query and Echo appear in DC Universe OnlineDC Universe OnlineDC Universe Online or DCUO is an MMORPG by Sony Online Entertainment – Austin. Jim Lee serves as the game's Executive Creative Director, along with Carlos D'Anda, JJ Kirby, Oliver Nome, Eddie Nuñez, Livio Ramondelli, and Michael Lopez...
with Query voiced by Ellie McBride and Echo voiced by Jodi Jinks. They help the heroes defend Riddler from Deathstroke who was sent by Joker to kill Riddler.