In the wake of Frank Miller's 1986 revision of Batman's origin (see '), Andrew Helfer rewrote Two-Face's history to match. This origin, presented in "Batman Annual" (vol. 1) #14, served to emphasize Dent's status as a tragic character, with a back story that included an abusive, alcoholic father, and early struggles with bipolar disorder and paranoia. It was also established, in ', that the pre-accident Harvey Dent was one of Batman's earliest allies. He had clear ties to both Batman and Commissioner James Gordon, making him an unsettling and personal foe for both men.