Two-Face
Gotham's Two-Faced Man
Former Gotham District Attorney and Batman's archenemy, with half his face horribly disfigured by acid. Possesses a dual personality and always makes decisions via coin toss.
Quotes
- The coin decides fate. Heads for action, tails to stop.
- Justice and evil are like the two sides of this coin.
- Batman didn't save me. So I'll create a new law.
- I didn't believe in fate. But now I'm bound by it.
- Look at my face. This is reality's judgment.
Trivia
- There is an episode where Two-Face's coin was originally double-headed on both sides.
- First appeared in original comics in 1942; a very classic villain.
- Features extensive depictions of mental illnesses; a character with deep psychological portrayal.
- Performance in The Dark Knight trilogy was highly acclaimed.
- Name indicates 'Two-Faced Man,' symbolizing opposing personalities.
Alternate names
Harvey Dent
Apollo
Janus
Mr. Duall
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Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Left half of the face severely burned and grotesquely deformed by acid. Meanwhile, the right half remains healthy and handsome. Wears a suit, with the left side often appearing damaged or charred.
- Distinguishing features
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- Half of the face is burned and disfigured
- Left-right asymmetrical face
- Always carries a coin
- Iconic items
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- Trademark two-faced coin
- Double-trigger shotgun
- Suit (charred version)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Duality
- Detailed personality
- Dual personality oscillating between good and evil. Former prosecutor with strong sense of justice, but turned criminal due to mental disorders. Obsessed with fate and probability, delegates decisions to coin tosses.
- Keywords
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- Ruthless
- Dual Personality
- Tragic
- Strategic
- Vengeful
- Noble (formerly)
- Mental Illness
- Motto
- Entrusts fate to the coin toss
- Talents
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- Legal Knowledge
- Hand-to-Hand Combat Ability
- Marksmanship
- High Detective Skills
- Resilient Mental Fortitude (Toxin Immunity)
- Skills
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- Firearms Operation
- Tactical Planning
- Execution of Deception and Betrayal
- Motivation
- To reclaim his former justice and seek revenge against those who harmed him
- Habits
- Always makes decisions via coin toss.
History
- Backstory
- Grew up mentally unstable under an abusive father, but suppressed it to become an upright DA dedicated to eradicating crime in Gotham City. During a trial, mobster Sal Maroni threw acid on the left side of his face, causing him to lose his sanity and embark on a dark path as Two-Face. Thereafter, operates as a dual-personality criminal ringleader who entrusts his fate to the coin's heads or tails, becoming one of Batman's primary adversaries.
- Debut date
- 1942-08
- Work title
- Detective Comics #66
- Media type
- Manga
Left half of face damaged by acid
- Significant event
- Left half of face damaged by acid
- Description
- Face burned by Gotham underworld boss Sal Maroni, awakening his dual personality.
Achievements during DA era
- Significant event
- Achievements during DA era
- Description
- Collaborated with James Gordon and Batman to combat crime in Gotham.
Imprisoned in Arkham Asylum
- Significant event
- Imprisoned in Arkham Asylum
- Description
- Imprisoned in the mental hospital for criminal acts but escapes repeatedly.
Depictions in DCEU and The Dark Knight
- Significant event
- Depictions in DCEU and The Dark Knight
- Description
- Highly praised portrayal as a tragic figure of justice with complex psychology.
Relationships
Batman
Rival
Formerly a friend and ally, but transforms into archenemy as Two-Face.
James Gordon
Ally
Established cooperative relationship during DA era.
Injustice League
Injustice League: unknown
Injustice Gang
Injustice Gang: leader
Secret Society of Super Villains
Secret Society of Super Villains: unknown
Media appearances
Detective Comics
Manga / Supporting
Debut in 1942
Batman Forever
Movie / Supporting
Released in 1995
The Dark Knight
Movie / Supporting
Released in 2008
Joker: Folie à Deux
Movie / Supporting
Released in 2024
Batman (Anime)
Anime / Supporting
GOTHAM
TV series / Supporting
2014
Voice cast and creators
Hiroyuki Kinoshita
- Voice actor
- Hiroyuki Kinoshita
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- The Dark Knight (Theatrical Release)
Kazuhiko Inoue
- Voice actor
- Kazuhiko Inoue
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- The Dark Knight (TV Asahi Version)
Kōji Yusa
- Voice actor
- Kōji Yusa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- GOTHAM
Yūki Yamada
- Voice actor
- Yūki Yamada
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Joker: Folie à Deux (Dub)
Aaron Eckhart
- Voice actor
- Aaron Eckhart
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- The Dark Knight
- Notes
- Live-action version
Bob Kane
- Creator name
- Bob Kane
- Role
- Original author
Bill Finger
- Creator name
- Bill Finger
- Role
- Writer
Related goods
Two-Face Figure
- Item name
- Two-Face Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Two-Face Coin Replica
- Item name
- Two-Face Coin Replica
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited