No one's gonna cross him to you. I knew the risks when I took this job, Lieutenant. : : TV series While on trial for murder, the criminal used a hidden vial of acid to disfigure the face of the prosecutor, Harvey Dent. Oh, don't worry. When his father is killed by Holiday, Maroni makes a deal with Dent to reveal all of Falcone's criminal activities in exchange for leniency.[3]. Two-Face Harvey Dent, (who was named Harvey Kent in his first appearance and Pre-Crisis on Infinite Earths remained the identity of the first Earth-Two Two-Face), was the prosecutor at the trial. The Joker chose ME! : Cuts to various locations in Gotham City, as the police do a massive round up of the mobsters in town. For him, taking Maroni out of the equation was all about controlling Gotham City and acting as its mayor from behind the scenes. Yeah, well, the good thing about the mob is they keep giving you second chances. Maroni's first and only Pre-crisis appearance was in Detective Comics #66 (Aug. 1942) as "Boss" Moroni, a mobster on trial for the murder of a man named "Bookie" Benson. The problem is our money being tracked by the cops. The world is cruel, and the only morality in a cruel world is chance. And with some theories suggesting Two-Face could stand as the villain of The Batman 2, Sal Maroni would perfectly compliment the crooked Harvey Dent. In this version, Batman is present at the trial and tries to prevent the mobster from throwing the acid, but is unable to prevent Dent from being disfigured. His operation was eventually taken over by Carmine Falcone, who then used it to control the city. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. They're all coming after you now. And he was right. Salvatore Maroni is an infamous former drug lord in Gotham City who was arrested and jailed as part of a conspiracy to allow rivaling crime lord Carmine Falcone to rise in power. He killed your woman. Judge Surrillo Two-Face Salvatore Maroni You got rules. : Batman Harvey Dent : [in the back seat of his car] Official Sites From one professional to another, if you're trying to scare somebody, pick a better spot. Harvey Dent Harvey Dent Salvatore Maroni The Maroni situation became more and more complicated as Bruce continued to stumble upon some shocking secrets about the gangster, Falcone, and the Waynes themselves. : You know, I just *do* things. Don't! Salvatore Maroni The Riddler teased the message el rata alada.. : : Later, he discussed the matter of Harvey Dent and recent robberies of their mob banks by the Joker. With each thinking that the other was their real enemy, Maroni took action by selling out Falcone to Dent. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Absolute Batman The Long Halloween Hardcover Collection Opened DC Comics at the best online prices at eBay! Later, near the end of the story, Norman tries to kill Maroni only to be gunned down by his men. Two-Face [threatening Jimmy with a gun] Dent. Because she trusts you. That does seem possible, as Maroni has been arrested but not yet prosecuted. If, tomorrow, I tell the press that, like, a gang banger will get shot, or a truckload of soldiers will be blown up, nobody panics, because it's all "part of the plan". There wasn't enough evidence to put Maroni in prison and he was released. Quotations by or about Salvatore Maroni (The Batman Movie), Character Gallery: Salvatore Maroni (The Batman Movie), Before The Batman: An Original Movie Novel, 1 Appearances of Salvatore Maroni (The Batman Movie), 1 Images featuring Salvatore Maroni (The Batman Movie), Salvatore Maroni at The Batman Universe Wiki, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the film. Aliases : I'll get him to sing. : : Bad The famous Bruce Wayne. : If the police were to gain leverage over one of you, then everyone's money would be at stake. : However, he remained relevant to the main plot throughout the movie as a name that was brought up numerous times over the course of Batmans investigation into the Ridder and his clues. : You're a lucky man. Alfred Pennyworth [Other cops enter and arrest the mobsters in the restaurant. [a dead Batman wanna-be in Joker makeup, with the sides of his mouth sliced into a grin, bangs into the window, causing the mayor to jump. Despite all the steps he took to prevent his downfall, Maroni is outsmarted by Falcone, which explains his absence from the film as we can assume hes doing time in Blackgate Penitentiary. General Information He's not. Mayor Anthony Garcia [Shoots Batman and points the gun at himself]. Lt. James Gordon : Maroni is most famous for disfiguring Harvey Dent, setting the stage for the young district attorney's transformation into the supervillain Two-Face. It was later revealed that Maroni was set up by Carmine Falcone and corrupt city officials such as Pete Savage, Gil Colson, and Don Mitchell Jr. to solidify Falcone's control over the underworld. Not unlike the DC Comics character, Salvatore The Boss Maroni may be the person who disfigures Dents face. But that means it's on you. [in the back seat of his car] Maroni also appeared and is featured prominently in Jeph Loeb's maxi-series Batman: The Long Halloween. Two-Face Introduce a little anarchy. Harvey Harvey Dent Don't worry. Two-Face shot the driver, the car swerved into a small obstruction, violently flipped it sideways, and came to a stop upside down. We're going after the mob's life savings. [Two-Face pulls the coin out and cocks his gun]. Well, prison is typically very temporary for the evildoers of Gotham and the odds are high that Maroni will be able to pull some strings to get himself out now that Falcone is unable to stop him. : : In Batman Begins Katie Holmes, la prima interprete di Rachel Dawes, nel film Batman Begins. Company Credits : The Batman (footage) Set in the 1930s, the story depicts Maroni as an Al Capone-like crime lord who is heavily involved in bootlegging, and who lures the cops trying to investigate him into a trap when they are led to believe that they can get him for tax evasion (Capone was eventually jailed for tax fraud). [During a private sit down meeting with the gangsters] 'Cause I don't know what's gonna happen to you either. : Contents 1 History 2 Powers and Abilities 2.1 Abilities 3 Notes 4 Recommended Reading 5 Related 6 External Links Salvatore Maroni One of the big lies of The Batman 's world was that the famous Salvatore Maroni drug bust in Gotham was a massive achievement and a step toward cleaning up the city. The stenographer looks up, confused]. Fancy stuff for a city cop. Maroni features in the two-parted animated adaptation of Batman: The Long Halloween, voiced by Jim Pirri. Did you ever wonder what it would be like to listen to her die? I'm counting on it. Eric RobertsRob Paulsen - Batman: Gotham Knight (Voice) Gaining power is one thing, but maintaining it presents its own set of complications. Filming & Production Harvey Two-Face. Salvatore Maroni Batman simply replied: "I'm counting on it" and dropped him, which broke both of Maroni's legs. As a tie-in to The Batman, The Penguin picks up where the film left off and follows Colin Farrells Oswald Cobblebot as he attempts to fill the power vacuum left in the void of Carmine Falcones (John Turturro) murder. | Harvey Dent (here named "Harvey Kent") is the prosecutor at the trial. Wasn't enough, a big, career-making bust. [to policemen holding the thug] [panicking] Maroni was later in court for multiple accusations of rape. : Things will get ugly. Salvatore Maroni es el segundo jefe mafioso, detrs de Carmine Falcone, ms poderoso de Gotham. He was one of the main controllers of drug trade in the city and was initially responsible for production of the narcotic Drops. Oh, not yet, sir.