[sblock=Dre]Yep, the hostages are there, and are not holograms. You've never met the Riddler, so you're not sure how to base your comparison off him (ie: I can't tell you if he's not who he appears to be, as you've no baseline for him). He's breathing.[/sblock]
Batgirl gets down to the 10ft. level just as the others make their way to the hole.
As she does so, a resounding voice begins to speak.
To be or not to be. I believe that's your geist, eh? You think you're so clever, with your conspiracy theories, but you still haven't stumbled on the answer to my little game. To be or not to be, indeed!
The Riddler walked down the rubble pile towards the hostages, putting his foot on the Question's back.
You're insane Perry White growled. You can't possibly think you'll get away with this. You're way out of your league: Superman isn't just another vigilante. The Daily Planet can't be bent to your will, and I won't let you print your lies in my paper! Why not give up now, Nigma? What do you have to gain when Superman will clearly come for us?
Superman? I'm counting on it! Only he could have any chance of foiling my angry exposition. Gotham is passe, I've moved on. Today the Planet, tomorrow the World!