Batman: Two-Face and Scarecrow Year One

In this 2009 one-shot from DC, writer Bruce Jones and artist Sean Murphy explore the earliest days of two of Batman’s most psychologically twisted rogues. The issue delves into the separate origins of Harvey Dent’s transformation into Two-Face and Dr. Jonathan Crane’s descent into the Scarecrow, framing their dark paths as parallel “Year One” tales. With Murphy’s gritty, atmospheric art, the story examines the pivotal moments that turned these men into iconic threats. It’s a compact, character-driven entry that offers a fresh perspective on the formative years of Gotham’s gallery of villains.