James Gordon (comics) facts for kids

James Gordon is a very important character in the Batman stories. He is the police commissioner of Gotham City. This means he is the top police officer in the city. Gordon works closely with Batman to fight crime. He often gives Batman information about criminals or missions. He is also the father of Barbara Gordon, who is secretly Batgirl.

Gordon trusts Batman deeply. He believes that Gotham City needs Batman to help fight serious crime. Even though Batman works outside the law, Gordon knows he helps keep the city safe.

Who is Commissioner Gordon?

James Gordon is a key ally of Batman. He is the head of the Gotham City Police Department. His main goal is to make Gotham a safer place. He often works with Batman to solve tough cases. Sometimes, Gordon knows Batman's secret identity, and sometimes he does not.

Gordon's Role in Gotham

As the police commissioner, Gordon is very committed to stopping crime. He shares Batman's strong desire to protect the city. He often relies on Batman's help for difficult situations. Gordon believes that Batman is necessary for Gotham, even if his methods are unusual.

Gordon in Movies and TV Shows

Many actors have played Commissioner Gordon over the years.

• Lyle Talbot played him in early Batman shows.
• Neil Hamilton was Commissioner Gordon in the 1960s Batman TV series.
• Bob Hastings voiced him in Batman: The Animated Series.
• Pat Hingle played Gordon in four Batman movies from 1989 to 1997: Batman, Batman Returns, Batman Forever, and Batman & Robin.
• Gary Oldman played him in The Dark Knight Trilogy movies: Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises.
• Ray Wise voiced him in Batman: The Killing Joke.
• Héctor Elizondo voiced him in The Lego Batman Movie.
• J. K. Simmons played him in the 2017 movie Justice League.
• Jeffrey Wright played him in the 2022 movie The Batman.

Images for kids

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  Batman and Jim Gordon on the cover of Batman #407 (May 1987). Art by David Mazzucchelli.

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  Jim Gordon as he appears in Batman (vol. 3) #3 (July 2016). Art by David Finch.

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  Neil Hamilton as Commissioner Gordon in the 1966–68 Batman TV series

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  Ben McKenzie as Detective Gordon in Gotham

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  Commissioner Gordon in Batman: The Animated Series

See also

In Spanish: James Gordon (personaje) para niños