James gordon is reinstated as commissioner, batman goes after night slayer whos been doing crimes as batman, jason todd investigates nocturna. Jim gordon has a disputed originin the real world, not the comic one. Southland alum ben mckenzie has been tapped for the role in the project, which has a series commitment. In the second, someone is hunting down gordons old marine unit and he heads back to afghanistan to investigate. He is the son of commissioner james gordon and the older brother of barbara gordon also known as batgirl, and later oracle.
In the first gordon and bullock hunt down a creepy serial killer. The last gordon of note is the brash, younger version of james gordon on foxs gotham television series, portrayed by ben mckenzie. The joker will appear on gotham, but he wont be jerome. Gotham city police commissioner gordon, whose comic counterparts full name is james worthington gordon. In most incarnations of the batman mythos, gordon is the police commissioner of batmans home of gotham city. Foxs batmanthemed drama gotham has cast its lead, detective james gordon. Year one built a foundation both in characterization and visual interpretation for bruce wayne, james gordon and selina kyle thats lasted for over.
Indeed, it is landmark comic books such as frank millers late80s series batman. Batman comics where the spotlight isnt entirely on the dark knight. Darkly moved the pawns, script by doug moench, pencils by rick hoberg, inks by alfredo alcala. Leslie maurin thompkins sometimes spelled tompkins is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by dc comics, usually as a supporting character in stories featuring batman, of whom she is an ally. In the name of his murdered parents, bruce wayne wages eternal war on the criminals of gotham city. Posts about james gordon jr written by ultraboy8888. James gordon is batman utilizing a new batsuit and a massive. How does james gordons character evolve in the batman.
James gordon with images gordon batman, batman comics. As batman comic books grew grimmer throughout the 1970s and 1980s, it was felt that batgirls existence weakened batmans, and gordon hung up her cowl. James gordon is depicted as retiring and has figured out who the batman was. The killing joke 1988, revisions to the dc universe had made her the niecenot the daughterof commissioner gordon. Ben mckenzie to star as james gordon in foxs batman.
Comic books dramatically read by the eligible monster team. Gordon is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by dc. James worthington jim gordon is a supporting character in dc comics batman series. Commissioner gordon, jim gordon, batman close commissioner gordon, jim gordon, batman commissioner james worthington jim gordon is a fictional character, an ally of batman who appears in comic books published by dc comics. While gotham central might have been dcs best attempt at creating straightup cop dramas set in batmans hometown, it wasnt the publishers first attempt. Batman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero batman as its main protagonist. He was the first batman supporting character to be introduced. James worthington jim gordon is a supporting character in dc comics batman arrangement. Gcpd commissioner james gordon is the dark knights greatest ally, and one of his closest friends. His gordon was perhaps the most accurate to the modern era comic books that weve seen yet. Although the gradual rise of bruce wayne from grieving young orphan to masked vigilante is an increasingly prominent thread on gotham, ben mckenzies james gordon has been at the center of the fox drama since its 2014 premiere. Although his father and sister are considered two of batman s greatest allies, he is a murderous sociopath who has. A collective of fictional characters appear in american comic books published by dc comics featuring the superhero batman as the main protagonist since batman s introduction in 1939, the character has accumulated a number of recognizable supporting characters. Fox has ordered gotham, which will revolve around james gordon before he became commissioner.
Year one, alan moores 1988 classic the killing joke and loebs. Stemming from the original batman comic books, commissioner gordon is very well known for his trademark mustache, a look which has carried over into nearly every movie, television, or animated batman adaptation featuring the character. He teams up with captain james gordon and batman to. The batman aaron perine 19 hours ago robert pattinson fans react to the batman stars latest interview, celebrate his birthday robert pattinson jamie jirak 052020 06.
This comic got its start in 1955 as the home for a variety of historical adventure series, starring swashbuckling heroes like the viking prince, the golden gladiator, robin hood, and the silent knight later, it became a tryout book, showcasing new characters and concepts that could be spun off into their own series. James gordon is one of batmans first supporters, helping him fight against crime and. The first batman supporting character was commissioner james gordon, who first appeared in the same comic book as batman in detective. Ive mentioned dcs the brave and the bold in a couple of earlier posts. The character was created by bill finger and bob kane. Gordon actually has minimal character development in the course of batman s comic book history. In fact, the actor argues, you might even say that gordon was the original batman related. Batman proved to be so popular that a selftitled ongoing comic book series began publication with a cover date of spring 1940.
Commissioner james gordon has been batmans oldest ally. He strips jim down and cages him at an abandoned amusement park. Gotham tv star argues jim gordon was the first batman cbr. Battle for the cowl commissioner gordon comic books. Lieutenant james gordon has been called in to work in gotham city. Biography of comic book artist alex ross accompanies this collection of his. By the time she resurfaced in alan moore s graphic novel batman. The original tiger shark was a oneshot villain, a pirate with a secret identity, who pretended to be aiding batman in his fight. Commissioner james gordon attack of the 50 year old. See more ideas about batman, gotham and jim gordon.
The film also stars jeffrey wright as james gordon, zoe kravitz as catwoman, paul dano as the riddler, colin farrell as penguin, and andy serkis as alfred pennyworth. As the police commissioner of gotham city, gordon shares batmans deep commitment to ridding the city of crime. Created by bill finger and bob kane, he first appeared in detective. The riddler has been lying low since his humiliating defeat as part of banes army, but as costumed assassins start to make their way into gotham city, edward nygma may have the answers hes been. The batman is currently shooting in london and star jeffrey wright has been photographed near the set looking much more like commissioner james gordon. A veteran cop who rose through the ranks by putting his foot down on rampant corruptioneven when that. He was the principal batman supporting character to be presented. Gordon is typically an ally of batman even if he might be a wary one. The second story, with a military tone, was so uninteresting that i stopped reading it when gordon came to the camp and i just looked at the pictures.
Gordon is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by dc comics, most commonly in association with the superhero batman. More 1shots gotham city is in a state of emergency. The crazy history of commissioner james gordon screenrant. The books also contains lots of extras in the back, including a 4page comic by mazzuchelli about batman. Leave a comment fox, and not the cw, is developing a drama about batmans hometown tentatively called gotham, the warner bros. James worthington jim gordon is a supporting character in dc comics. James gordon is one of batman s first supporters, helping him fight against crime and corruption in gotham city.
This book winds up the jim gordon as batman era with 2 main stories. The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Most comic readers associate batman first and foremost with comic. It was first advertised in early april 1940, one month after the first. Tv project will explore the origin stories of commissioner james gordon and the villains that made the fictitious city famous. Gordon actually has minimal character development in the course of batmans comic book history. Gordon, in an inversion of his professional bythebook persona, cheats on his wife. In this earth, jim gordon is more of a father figure to bruce than ever before.
He rose to the rank of commisioner of the gotham city police department and had a wife, barbara and a son tony. James gordon is one of batmans first supporters, helping him fight against crime and corruption in gotham city. Crime runs rampant, commerce is at a standstill, and gang warfare is on the rise. Not much is known of james gordons past, save that he was born on jauary 5th, 1900. Throw another comicbook series on the primetime fire. In the comics, jims relationship with barbara leads to an oftenloving but equally oftenduplicitous marriage. James gordon is one of batmans first supporters, helping him fight. When a mysterious vigilante known as batman began operating in gotham city, gordan decided to investigate and attempt to stop him from taking the law. Nine comic books about jim gordon and gotham city police. Year one is the first batman comicgraphic novel ive. You cant really think of batman without james gordon. The most common batman comic books material is metal. James gordon james worthington jim gordon better known as commissioner gordon of batmans home of gotham city is a fictional character who appears in comic books published by dc comics.
Batman confronts an enemy of his and supermans, the mole, who has been mutated into a real mole. Batman may be the sworn guardian of gotham city, but the. See more ideas about batman, jim gordon and gotham. Gordon made his debut in the first panel of this comic, making him the first batman supporting character to be introduced. Why robert pattinsons batman movie should definitely adapt the long halloween comic books.
He eventually rose to the rank of commissioner in the gotham city police department. Their alliance has largely been strong over the succeeding decades, marred only with the occasional dispute. During the train ride there, we learn of his opinions towards his new workplace. Batman may be the sworn guardian of gotham city, but the man who makes it possible for the dark knight to safeguard its streets is james gordon. The batman star jeffrey wright reveals commissioner gordon. For much of his history, gordon has been an honest, mi. The first story wasnt so bad, but the only interesting thing was the teamwork between gordon and bullock. Dc comics, marvel comics and indie alike, nothing is free from our dramatic readings.
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