Although a younger Oswald Cobblepot is one of Gotham’s lead characters, it’s been almost 25 years since we’ve seen Penguin properly battle Batman in live action.
After years of unsuccessfully trying to eliminate the Caped Crusader using his own manpower, Penguin decides to hire Slade Wilson to get the job done.
Now is a good time to bring in a new version of him, but with Deathstroke’s involvement, it won’t feel like retreading a story fans have already seen or read.
That’s why he’d bring Deathstroke on board instead.