The Two-Face Gang is a recurring criminal organization in DC Comics, operating under the leadership of Two-Face, one of Batman’s most infamous adversaries. The gang embodies Two-Face’s obsession with duality and chance, often committing crimes based on his symbolic fixation with the number two and the flip of a coin.
Leader: Harvey Dent (Two-Face)
Primary location: Gotham City
Affiliation: Batman rogues’ gallery
Distinct motif: Crimes themed around duality and the number two
First appearance: Varies by continuity; Golden Age origins trace to 1940s Batman comics
The Two-Face Gang originated alongside Two-Face’s debut in early Batman stories. Initially portrayed as an organized group of thugs following Dent’s criminal whims, the gang developed into a recurring element of Gotham’s underworld. Their crimes—from bank robberies to extortion—reflect Dent’s internal struggle between justice and chaos, with each plan hinging on a coin toss that determines their moral course.
In Gotham City’s criminal hierarchy, the Two-Face Gang operates as both muscle and symbol—representing the unpredictability of their leader. Members typically dress in dual-toned outfits or carry motifs of mirroring and symmetry. The group’s loyalty is secured through fear and Dent’s strict adherence to his coin-based sense of justice, often punishing betrayal with fatal outcomes.
Across comics, television, and video games, the gang has been depicted with varying degrees of organization. Notable appearances include Batman: The Animated Series, Batman: Arkham City, and Batman: The Long Halloween, where they serve as enforcers of Two-Face’s vendetta against Gotham’s elite and rival mobs.
The Two-Face Gang reinforces the psychological duality central to Harvey Dent’s character. Their crimes, hierarchy, and iconography mirror his fractured psyche—half seeking order, half reveling in chaos—making them both a literal and symbolic extension of one of Batman’s most tragic villains.