Sal Maroni facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Salvatore Maroni |
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David Zayas playing Maroni in Gotham
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Detective Comics #66 (August 1942) |
| Created by | Bill Finger (writer) Bob Kane (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Salvatore Vincent Maroni |
| Species | Human |
| Team affiliations | Maroni Crime Family |
| Notable aliases | The Boss, The Italian, Morelli, Anton Karoselle |
| Abilities | Criminal mastermind Expert marksman |
Salvatore Vincent Maroni is a made-up character from American comic books by DC Comics. He often appears in stories about Batman. Maroni is shown as a powerful mob boss in Gotham City. He is known for hurting Harvey Dent's face, which turned him into the supervillain Two-Face.
In movies, Dennis Paladino played Maroni in Batman Forever (1995). Eric Roberts played him in The Dark Knight (2008). On TV, David Zayas played him in Gotham (2014). Clancy Brown will play him in The Penguin (2024).
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How Sal Maroni Started in Comics
Sal Maroni first appeared in a comic book called Detective Comics #66. He was created by two people: Bill Finger who wrote the story, and Bob Kane who drew the pictures. This happened in August 1942.
Sal Maroni's Story in the Comics
The Origin of Two-Face
Maroni's first story was in Detective Comics #66. He was called "Boss Moroni" then. He was on trial for a crime. Harvey Dent was the lawyer trying the case. Dent showed proof that Maroni was guilty.
Maroni got very angry. He threw a bottle of acid at Harvey Dent. This badly hurt Dent's face. Because of this injury, Harvey Dent became the villain known as Two-Face. Two-Face later got revenge on Maroni.
Later Comic Book Stories
In later comic books, Maroni's name was changed to Morelli. Harvey Dent's name stayed the same. In these stories, Batman was at the trial. He tried to stop Maroni from throwing the acid. But he could not stop Dent from getting hurt.
Maroni appeared in other comics too. In one story, Two-Face tried to hurt him again. Maroni survived, but he could not use his legs well after that. He even had surgery to change his face. He changed his name to Anton Karoselle to hide.
Maroni and Other Villains
In the graphic novel Batman and the Monster Men, Maroni lent money to Norman Madison. Norman was the father of Bruce Wayne's girlfriend. Maroni also lent money to Professor Hugo Strange. Strange used the money for his science experiments.
When Maroni wanted his money back, Strange stole from him. Maroni sent his men to threaten Strange. Strange then sent a creature to attack Maroni. Batman saved Maroni. Batman also made Maroni forgive Norman Madison's debt.
In another story, Batman and the Mad Monk, Norman tried to pay Maroni back. But Maroni was scared of Batman and refused the money. Norman then gave the money to another mob boss, Carmine Falcone. This made Maroni look bad.
Maroni is also a big part of the story in Batman: The Long Halloween. This comic tells the story of how Two-Face became a villain again.
Sal Maroni in Movies and TV Shows
On Television
- Salvatore Maroni is in the TV show Gotham. He is played by David Zayas.
- The Maroni family is mentioned in the show Titans. They were involved in a conflict that led to other characters blaming Dick Grayson.
In Movies
- In Batman Forever, the character is called "Boss Moroni." Dennis Paladino plays him. He is seen on TV explaining how Two-Face got his injuries. Maroni throws acid at Harvey Dent, even with Batman trying to stop him.
- Sal Maroni is in Batman: Gotham Knight. Rob Paulsen does his voice. In these stories, he is fighting with another crime group in Gotham.
- Eric Roberts plays Sal Maroni in The Dark Knight.
- Sal Maroni is in Batman: The Killing Joke. Rick D. Wasserman voices him.
- Sal Maroni is in Batman: The Long Halloween. Jim Pirri voices him.
The Batman Franchise
- Sal Maroni is briefly seen on a TV screen in The Batman.
- Salvatore Maroni will appear in the TV show The Penguin on HBO Max. He will be played by Clancy Brown.
See also
In Spanish: Salvatore Maroni para niños
