Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One

Bruce operates as Batman while leveraging influence to undermine Falcone’s empire, balancing his public persona with vigilante tactics. He participates in strategic plots with Dent and Gordon, showing a calculated, alliance-building side. The dual burden of wealth and crime-fighting tests his commitment to justice within murky legal boundaries.

An idealistic district attorney who partners with Batman and Gordon to topple Falcone. He endures political and criminal pressure, ultimately facing a disfiguring turn that foreshadows his Two-Face persona. His arc explores how integrity can be fractured under systemic corruption.

An earnest police captain who forges a pact with Batman and Dent to curb Falcone’s influence. He navigates a corrupt city while pursuing truth and accountability, serving as the moral center and bridge between vigilante and law enforcement.

Gotham's ruthless mob boss who consolidates power through intimidation and calculated violence. He adapts by enlisting unconventional allies and manipulating rival factions, embodying the city's entrenched crime motif.

A clever, agile thief who becomes a key ally to Batman, using her wits to expose Falcone's money flows. Her motives are pragmatic, but she proves to be a valuable informant and partner in navigating Gotham’s underworld.

A methodical killer who uses dates and holidays to orchestrate murders, weaving a calendar-centered motive into the crime wave. His cryptic presence adds a ritualistic layer to the violence and hints at larger schemes.

Carmine Falcone’s son, revealed as the killer Holiday and a focal point of family-driven coercion. His actions expose the deadly consequences of legacy and expectations within Gotham’s crime families.

A rival gang leader whose fate becomes entwined in the war between Falcone and other factions. His arrest and subsequent assault reflect the volatile balance of power and the peril of trusting alliances.

Harvey Dent’s wife, who holds insight into the dark dynamics of Gotham’s crime world. Her perspective adds a personal dimension to the city’s violence, highlighting the collateral damage of power struggles.

Bruce Wayne’s loyal butler and confidant who provides perspective, care, and crucial testimony about Thomas Wayne’s past, aiding in Bruce’s exoneration. He embodies the steadfast, moral counterweight to Gotham’s chaos.

A chaotic presence who appears during a pivotal moment when Batman intervenes to stop a deadly gas attack. His role underscores the unpredictable threat that can arise within Gotham’s underworld.

A hulking ally who forms a bond with Dent after his attack, serving as an imposing enforcer within the aftermath and adding a supernatural or mythic dimension to the story’s violence.