Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for The Penguin episode 1The Penguin introduces Sofia Falcone to Matt Reeves' version of Gotham City in the DC Universe. Played by Cristin Milioti, Sofia Falcone is the daughter of the major Gotham crime boss Carmine Falcone who died in The Batman.

But there's another shadow hanging over Sofia – her fearsome reputation as the Hangman, a notorious serial killer, who has already served time in Arkham Asylum. Like the Penguin himself, Sofia/Hangman is a character from the DC comics. Her history on the ...

While HBO’s The Penguin will naturally devote most of its attention to the rise to power of Colin Farrell’s titular character, also known as Oswald “Oz” Cobb, in the Gotham City underworld, it’s clear he will have plenty of competition from the Falcone crime family.

Who is Cristin Milioti's character Sofia Falcone in The Penguin, and why do they call her The Hangman? Here's what you need to know about this terrifying Batman villain.

The Penguin introduced Sofia Falcone in the first episode and has a compelling history in the comics that may play out in the series.