The Penguin is an eccentric criminal mastermind known for his shady business dealings. Born into the wealthy Cobblepot family Oswald was sent overseas for school as a boy. When his family hit hard times Cobblepot immersed himself in a criminal education on the streets of London. Years later he re-emerged as The Penguin a black-market arms dealer in Gotham City facilitating the illegal financial activities that fund much of the city s underworld.