Who Is Two-Face? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Two-Face is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Harvey Dent, with over 2,045 comic issue appearances. Formerly the D.A. of Gotham City, Harvey Dent was an ally of Batman and Commissioner Gordon until he had acid thrown onto the left side of his face by a mob boss, scarring him for life. The incident drove Harvey insane and he became Two-Face, obsessed with chance and always carrying a double-headed coin, which he flips to determine his every decision.

Who is Two-Face?

Origin Born and raised in Gotham , Harvey Dent was brought up in a lower-class and violent household. His father was an abusive alcoholic who repeatedly beat the boy, often using a double-headed coin to give the child a "chance" to escape a beating. Dent spent much of his early life suffering from various mental issues, notably bipolar disorder and paranoia. Despite his early hardships, he was a good student and able to obtain a law degree. Deciding that he wished to make Gotham a better place, he ran for and won the position of District Attorney in Gotham. He was noted for his dedication to justice, and his seeming untouchability. In previous continuities, Batman appeared on the scene about six months after he first assumed office. Far from condemning the vigilante, Dent became one of his first supporters on the side of the law.

Key facts

Two-Face is of human origin and first appeared in "The Crimes of Two-Face". The character is published by DC Comics. With 2,045 recorded issue appearances, Two-Face ranks among the most featured characters in comics.