Gideon Peale (Earth-66: Pre-Crisis)

"Batman, you've made a mistake. He didn't steal that cross. I tell you, it belongs to him. He lent it to me for a show."

- Gideon Peale to Batman

Gideon Peale was the owner of Gideon Peale Co. and the Peale Art Gallery.

Early Life
At some point, Gideon Peale founded Gideon Peale Co. and the Peale Art Gallery.

Dealing with The Riddler
In 1966, The Riddler lent Gideon a cross which he used for a show. Once he was finished with the cross, he invited The Riddler to his office, so he could return it. However, The Riddler had secretly set a trap for Batman by offering Gideon a light for his cigarette with a gun shaped lighter which Batman mistook, breaking through the window and arresting The Riddler. Gideon and The Riddler then explained the situation before Batman was handed a lawsuit alleging assault, slander and false arrest.