How the Snake Lost Its Legs the leopard/elephant/camel got its spots/trunk/hump". Held's ability to captivate the reader's imagination compares to the mischievousness of Kipling's pourquoi stories," but the reader, "is also encouraged to extrapolate from general principles by the constant reminder that animals use a conserved set of developmental genes to construct their bodies." Martin finds evo-devo fascinating, "inherently colorful and well placed to fulfill the dual goal of etiological myths: explaining origins and causes while also stirring imagination and awe. Overall, the latest opus by Lewis Held Jr. fits that niche nicely, and shines by its ability to span essential concepts and empirical work with
How the Riddler Got His Name will take next, having remembered his words that without Cobblepot, he won't be anything else. Nygma decides that he will need something or someone to acknowledge who he really is and begins committing crimes that are related to his riddle games in order to find his true purpose: a real enemy. Meanwhile, Bruce continues his training while Gordon talks with his Uncle Frank for information regarding his father's death and his role in the Court of Owls. The episode received mostly positive reviews, with critics praising the character development and Smith's performance. On a building, Nygma (Cory Michael Smith) catches