The Riddler is released from Arkham Asylum on parole and it seems he's already up to his old tricks as he has a couple of thugs bring out a box marked with a question marks from a van. Batman is instantly upon him and demands to know what's in the box. However, Charles Baxter, president of Wacko Toys, arrives and demands to know what Batman and Robin are up to. Riddler and Baxter explain that they're now partners. Riddler claims that his riddle crimes are "Things of the past, ancient history that's gone now. I'm a new man. Ha ha ha. But you probably won't figure that out until it's too late." Batman tries to warn Baxter of the Riddler but Baxter feels Riddler's recognition factor is too great an asset to pass up. Riddler gives Robin one of his puzzles and leaves with his new partner.