What happens when Gotham’s underworld is shaken by the return of a crime lord’s daughter? Matt Reeves’ The Batman left fans on the edge of their seats in 2022, as Robert Pattinson brought a fresh, gritty take on Bruce Wayne, highlighting the Dark Knight’s detective prowess. But just when we thought Gotham couldn’t get any darker, Penguin, the spin-off series starring Colin Farrell, steps in. Picking up after The Batman, Gotham is still reeling from The Riddler’s chaos and Carmine Falcone’s death — creating a dangerous power vacuum. Enter Sofia Falcone, Carmine’s daughter, played by Cristin Milioti. Her character, also known as The Hangman, is about to change everything, and her story takes a thrilling twist, unlike anything we’ve seen in the comics.
According to the show, Sofia has already served time in Arkham Asylum for her past heinous crimes and is now on a mission for revenge. While the show has yet to delve into her infamous background as The Hangman, we can explore what makes her such an important character in the new series and learn more about her rise as a new crime lord.
In The Long Halloween, written by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, Batman investigates a mysterious Holiday Killer targeting the Falcone family. Sofia, Carmine Falcone’s eldest daughter, ends up in jail but is later released to help solve the murders in her family. In a shocking twist, her brother Alberto is revealed as the Holiday Killer. The story also traces the rise of Harvey Dent/Two-Face, who ultimately kills Carmine. After her father’s death, Sofia seeks revenge alongside Two-Face, but a confrontation with Catwoman leads to Sofia falling out of a window.
In Dark Victory, it is revealed that Sofia survived the fall but is now paralyzed. She leads the Falcone family while a new killer targets Gotham, hanging people connected to the old Holiday case. Eventually, it’s revealed that Sofia is the Hangman, having faked her condition to eliminate her enemies.
In the first episode of Penguin, Sofia confronts Oz Cobb after the mysterious disappearance of her brother, Alberto. The episode reveals that Oz was responsible for Alberto’s death. Though Sofia knows about their complicated past, she tries to reconnect with Oz—but her true intentions remain hidden.
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