James Gordon
Gotham City Police's Iron Commander
Commissioner of the Gotham City Police and Batman's trusted ally. A man who fights for justice and order.
Quotes
- I’m only commissioner of the police. He’s the Batman.
- Gotham needs Batman.
- We all have to do our part.
- The law is the law.
- Sometimes, justice needs a darker hand.
Trivia
- Inspector Gordon is a common key character in many Batman works.
- Batgirl's Barbara Gordon is often depicted as his daughter.
- Gary Oldman's live-action Gordon portrayal is highly acclaimed.
- He always blends the latest investigative techniques with classic detective methods.
- Depicted as a symbolic character fighting police corruption.
Alternate names
Commissioner Gordon
James W. Gordon
Jim Gordon
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Middle-aged white male with a handsome face. Usually wears a suit, tie, and glasses.
- Height
- 約180cm
- Weight
- 70kg前後
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Gray
- Distinguishing features
-
- Glasses
- Calm expression
- Short, neatly trimmed hair
- Iconic items
-
- Police badge
- Glasses
- Handgun
- Suit
- Police insignia on the shoulder
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Detailed personality
- Takes pride in his job, is fair with a strong sense of justice, and acts devotedly to protect colleagues and citizens. Trusts Batman and has built a cooperative relationship. Also possesses flexible thinking and does not shy away from self-sacrifice when necessary.
- Keywords
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- Sense of justice
- Honest
- Steadfast
- Sense of responsibility
- Calm
- Devoted
- Brave
- Reliable
- Motto
- Protecting law and order is the foundation of society
- Talents
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- Excellent investigative skills
- Leadership
- Situational judgment
- Negotiation skills
- Crisis management ability
- Skills
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- Police tactics
- Firearms use
- Investigation activities
- Strategic thinking
- Team leadership
- Motivation
- To make Gotham City a safe place and regain the citizens' trust
- Habits
- Sometimes smokes (depending on the work)
- Favorite foods
- Coffee, American breakfast
- Hobbies
- Reading, Chess, Music appreciation
- Favorite places
- Gotham City Police Department, Home, Gotham streets
- Favorite colors
- Navy blue, Gray
- Disliked situations
- Corrupt organizations, Increasing crime, Feeling powerless
- Disliked insects
- unknown
- Disliked weather
- Storms, Heavy thunderstorms
History
- Backstory
- James Gordon is a former soldier working for the Gotham City Police. He struggles to uphold justice in a city rampant with corruption and crime, forming a trusted relationship with Batman to complement each other's strengths. With years of investigative experience and his honest character, he has become the core of the city's public safety.
- Debut date
- May 1, 1939
- Work title
- Batman
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Detective Comics #27
First encounter with Batman
- Significant event
- First encounter with Batman
- Description
- Young Inspector Gordon makes first contact with Batman and establishes a cooperative relationship.
Appointment as Police Commissioner
- Significant event
- Appointment as Police Commissioner
- Description
- Takes on the role of Police Commissioner of the Gotham City Police, working to strengthen city security.
Anti-corruption campaign
- Significant event
- Anti-corruption campaign
- Description
- Battles corruption within the organization and works to restore police trust.
Family crisis
- Significant event
- Family crisis
- Description
- Bravely acts to protect his family from criminals.
Relationships
Barbara Gordon (wife)
Spouse
His wife, cherishes his family
Barbara Gordon (daughter)
Child
His daughter, later becomes Batgirl
Bruce Wayne / Batman
Ally
Solved numerous cases through cooperation with Batman
Harvey Dent
Colleague
Strong partner in upholding Gotham's law and order
Gotham City Police Department
Gotham City Police Department: leader
Media appearances
Batman: The Animated Series
Anime / Supporting
1992 TV series
Batman (1989)
Movie / Supporting
1989 film
The Dark Knight (2008)
Movie / Supporting
2008 film
Batman
Manga / Supporting
1939 comic debut
Voice cast and creators
大塚芳忠
- Voice actor
- 大塚芳忠
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Multiple works
Gary Oldman
- Voice actor
- Gary Oldman
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- The Dark Knight trilogy
- Notes
- Famous live-action Gordon role
Bob Hastings
- Voice actor
- Bob Hastings
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Batman: The Animated Series
Bill Finger
- Creator name
- Bill Finger
- Role
- Original author
Bob Kane
- Creator name
- Bob Kane
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Commissioner Gordon Action Figure
- Item name
- Commissioner Gordon Action Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Gordon Badge Replica
- Item name
- Gordon Badge Replica
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited