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1. What pact do Gordon, Dent and Batman make on the rooftop?

Gordon, Dent and Batman agree to try to bring Falcone down, however Gordon insists that while Batman is welcome to bend the rules in helping them, he cannot break them. Despite his reservations, Batman enters into a pact with both Dent and Gordon.

2. Who is Harvey Dent?

Harvey Dent is Gotham's District Attorney and a man obsessed with ridding the city of its criminal elements. His obsession is putting a great strain on his marriage to Gilda who wants nothing but a family.

3. Why does Falcone kill Richard Daniel?

Richard Daniel is the president of Gotham City Bank. He agrees to accept Falcone's money, but when Batman questions his motivations, he resigns from his position. Not long after, Falcone orders his assassination.

4. What clues does the murderer leave at the scene of Johnny Vito's death?

In this section Johnny Vito is shot twice in the head while taking a bath. The killer leaves behind a .22 pistol with a baby bottle nipple attached and acting as a silencer. There is also a Jack-o-Lantern.

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