Warning: Spoilers for Two-Face #3Batman: The Animated Serieswas one of the most influentialBatmananimated shows of all time with its nuanced storytelling and memorable rogues gallery, and with the first-everTwo-Facetitle, DC is expanding its comics canon with the debut of Baby Doll from the animated series. As Baby Doll makes the jump from animation to comics,Two-Facewriter Christian Ward also hints at other unique Batman characters set to make appearances.
OnX,Two-Faceseries writer Ward posted cover art by Baldemar Rivas, revealing that Baby Doll will appear in February’sTwo Face#3 by Ward and Fábio Veras as an antagonist to Harvey Dent.Baby Doll is a fan-favoriteBatman: The Animated Seriesvillainwho has yet to debut in the comics, but she has an interesting affliction of body and mind that perfectly aligns with the two-sided nature of Harvey Dent’s character.
Ward’s choice to draw fromsome of the best Batman mediashould generate a great sense of anticipation among fans, especially if theTwo-Faceseries continues to include compelling characters like Baby Doll and other iconicBTAScharacters, giving them new life in DC’s comics.
TWO-FACE #3 (2025)
February 5th, 2025
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Christian Ward
When Scarface is kidnapped, Gotham’s underworld is thrown into chaos. Is this an isolated incident or the work of the “Shadow Hand” that Harvey’s been tracking of late? Only Two-Face can bring order to the proceedings, but the culprit isn’t another mob boss or criminal mastermind—it’s a once-famous actor? And she’s not after money or revenge, she’s after love?! It’s a trial of tribulation and romance, and Good Harvey must get to the bottom of it before Bad Harvey takes over.
Debuting inBatman: The Animated SeriesSeason 3, Episode 4 - “Baby-Doll” by Paul Dini - Mary Dahl is an actress who suffers from a disease that prevents her from aging. She is eventually rejected by the film industry because of her affliction. Baby Doll kidnaps her TV co-stars in an attempt to relive a time when she was happy and almost blows up the entire cast, but is stopped by Batman. BothBaby Doll and Two-Face are villains who grapple with the harsh and often cruel aspects of reality, making them ideal parallels, especially when they inevitably face off inTwo-Face.
Two Face and Baby Doll are great examples of what makes Batman villains so compelling.
In this title,Two-Face’s very first solo series, Harvey Dent returns to his roots as an attorney to calm the turmoil within the dark underbelly of Gotham, and Baby Doll will be a figure who stands in his way. Two-Face and Baby Doll are great examples of what makes Batman villains so compelling, as they are profound characters who cling to the past and struggle with how they are perceived in society.Harvey Dent revisiting his past in an attempt to return to a normal life reflects Baby Doll’s descent into crime,making Baby Doll a perfect opponent for Two-Face.
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Harvey and Baby Doll reflect core aspects of Batman, with Baby Doll reflecting how Batman is stunted, constantly going back to his trauma as a child andreliving the death of his parents, and Two-Face reflecting the dual life of Bruce Wayne and Batman. While these Batman-like aspects make Baby Doll an excellent addition to DC’s main comics continuity, they also add potential depth to her and Harvey Dent’s feud. The noir courtroom theme of Two-Face’s new series will allow Batman’s worst villains to be seen in a new light, especially Baby Doll.
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Baby Doll has appeared in brief comics cameos but has never fully made the cross from animation to comics, with this series allowing Baby Doll to take part in stories that influence DC lore. Ward confirming Baby Doll’s inclusion in the series raises questions about how she’ll play a part in Harvey Dent’s attempt at redemption. Along with Baby Doll, Ward has hinted at otherBatmancharacters appearing inTwo Face’s series, illustrating how popular characters, such asBatman: The Animated Series’Baby Doll, can influence constantly evolving stories.
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Batman: The Animated Series follows Bruce Wayne as he assumes the role of the masked vigilante Batman to combat crime in Gotham City. This acclaimed 1992 series explores his dual identity and features an array of iconic villains, while Bruce vows to avenge the murder of his parents.
