James W. "Jim" Gordon Sr. is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, most commonly in association with the superhero Batman. Created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane as an ally of Batman, the character debuted in the first panel of Detective Comics #27 (May 1939), Batman's first appearance, making him the first Batman ...

Powers and Abilities Abilities. Criminology: James Gordon received an honorary doctorate in the field of criminology from Gotham State University. Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced): Gordon served in the United States military and was trained in hand-to-hand combat. By his own account, his martial prowess was honed to the point that he could defeat ...

Commissioner James Worthington "Jim" Gordon, Sr., also known simply as Commissioner Gordon, is a supporting character in the DC Universe, specifically being one of the main characters in the Batman franchise.

Powers and Abilities. Abilities. Criminology; Martial Arts; Hand-to-Hand Combat (Advanced): With the aid of his son James Gordon, Jr. and special armor, they managed to defeat the Grim Knight in battle. Interrogation; Intimidation; Investigation; Leadership; Marksmanship; Tactical Analysis

One of the first GCPD officers to accept the Batman’s help, Gordon was responsible for one of the Gotham skyline’s most iconic features: the Bat-Signal, a tool that only he is authorized to use.