42 Little-Known Tidbits About the Classic 1960s Batman Series

Originally introduced as Mr. Zero, the character we now know as Mr. Freeze lacked the icy charm that defines him today. It wasn’t until later iterations that he adopted Mr. Freeze’s moniker, a name that better captured his chilling persona.

Despite Arnold Schwarzenegger’s attempt to embody the character in the 1997 film Batman & Robin, the portrayal failed to inject the necessary cool factor. Nevertheless, Mr. Freeze remains a comic book icon, and his tragic backstory and unique abilities ensure his place as one of Batman’s most compelling adversaries in the DC Universe.