Post by Dawn on Dec 20, 2009 4:15:17 GMT -5
Name: First James
Last: Worthington Gordon
Alias or Nick-Name: Commish; Commissioner Gordon, Jim
Age: 50’s
Height 6’
Weight: 250 lbs
Hair: White with white moustache
Persuasion: Good
Powers/Weapons: Gordon carries a standard GCPD Semi-Automatic .38 Caliber handgun. James Gordon is proficient in all respects of Criminal detective work and police procedural matters. He also has a keen instinct in regards to the political aspects of managing the Gotham City Police Department. In his youth, Gordon served in the United States Military and was trained in hand-to-hand combat. By his own accounts, his martial powers was honed to the point that he could defeat a Green Beret in physical Combat.
History:
Post Crisis:
Batman Year One
Main Article: Batman Year One
The post crisis version of the character was introduced in the late 1980’s storyline Batman Year One, written by Frank Miller. In this version, Gordon was transferred back to the city after spending more than 15 years in Chicago. A man of integrity, Gordon found that his only ally against the mob-controlled administration was the Batman. One of the most significant differences is this version is that Batman was never deputized and Gordon’s relationship with him was kept out of the public eye whenever possible. It was also added that he was a Special Forces veteran who was more than capable of hand-to-hand combat.
The miniseries Gordon of Gotham takes place nearly twenty years prior to the current events of the DC Universe and ten years before coming to Gotham in Batman: Year One. It reveals that Gordon, during his tenure in Chicago, struggled with his wife over conceiving a child while taking university night classes in criminology. He faces brutality among other offices after uncovering corruption within the force. Later, Gordon uncovers evidence of rigging the mayoral election and brings down two of his fellow officers, which leads to his commissioner recommending him that he transfer to Gotham quickly.
Batman: The Killing Joke
In the 1988 graphic novel The Killing Joke, The Joker kidnaps Gordon after shooting and paralyzing Barbara. He then cages Gordon in the freak show of an abandoned amusement park and forces him to look at the enlarged photos of his wounded daughter in an effort to drive him insane, this proving to Batman that even the most grounded, seemingly normal people can loose their minds after having a “one bad day.” Batman eventually apprehends the Joker and rescues Gordon. Despite the intense trauma he has endured, Gordon’s sanity and code of ethics is intact; he insists the Batman apprehend the Joker without harming him in order to “Show him that our way works.”
No Man’s Land
The NO Man’s Land storyline took place after Gotham was destroyed by an earthquake and isolated from the outside assistance. Inside Gotham, Gordon struggled to maintain order amidst rampant crime. Batman was mysteriously absent from the initial three months, and Gordon felt somewhat betrayed. He forged an uneasy alliance with Two-Face, but was later double-crossed, kidnapped and put on trial by Two-Face for breaking their “legally-binding” alliance. He escaped punishment, and later met with Batman once again. In this confrontation, Gordon expressed his disgust towards Batman for letting Gotham “fall into ruin” Batman offered to prove his trust by revealing his secret identity, but Gordon refused to look when Batman removed his mask. Eventually their friendship was repaired.
The Death of Sarah Essen
Gordon fell in love with and married fellow officer Sarah Essen. However, Essen could not comprehend why Gordon needed Batman so much, which occasionally put a strain on their relationship. Unfortunately, she was fatally shot by the Joker at the end of the No Man’s Land storyline. An enraged Gordon was able to restrain himself form killing Joker, shooting the Joker’s knee instead. Not long after this, Gordon was gunned down by a crook seeking revenge for a previous arrest. Though seriously injured, he survived, and eventually made a full recovery.
Retirement
Gordon retired form the police force after having served for more than 20 years. He remained in Gotham, and occasionally enjoyed nighttime visits from Batman who came to him for company and advice. Despite being retired, Gordon would find himself still drawn to a series of life-and-death circumstances: of The Joker sending him flowers during The Joker’s last laugh to being kidnapped by Francis Sullivan, grandson of one of Gotham’s notorious serial killers in the 1940’s who was following in his grandfather Seamus’ footsteps during the Made of wood storyline. After the attack by Sullivan, Batman gave Gordon an encrypted cell phone, the so-called Batphone, in case he needed to contact him, which also carried a transmitter in case of trouble. He also still had contacts with the county’s law enforcement agencies, which the sheriff’s departments requested Gordon to contact Batman to help investigating a series of unusual serial killings on a suburb territory outside the city’s limits which later discovered to be a paranormal case involving black magic, occult rituals, and the supernatural. Commissioner Michael Akins had taken his position, with many officers expressing reluctance to follow him despite being an honorable office. Even Harvey Bullock at one point attempts to humiliate Akins in front of the other officers.
Return
As part of DC’s “One Year Later” Gordon has returned to the role of Commissioner; as of the year-long jump he has been back in the job for three months. He rebuilds the Bat-Signal, but still carries the mobile Batphone that the Dark Knight gave him. The circumstances behind this are currently unknown, though there have been allusions to extreme corruption within the GCPD. The allusions are supported by events with Gotham Central, especially involving Detective Jim Corrigan. Most recently, Gordon survived an attempt on his life by the Joker (Batman # 655) who had drugged him with Joker Venom in an attack on the GCPD. He was taken to the hospital in time.
Last: Worthington Gordon
Alias or Nick-Name: Commish; Commissioner Gordon, Jim
Age: 50’s
Height 6’
Weight: 250 lbs
Hair: White with white moustache
Persuasion: Good
Powers/Weapons: Gordon carries a standard GCPD Semi-Automatic .38 Caliber handgun. James Gordon is proficient in all respects of Criminal detective work and police procedural matters. He also has a keen instinct in regards to the political aspects of managing the Gotham City Police Department. In his youth, Gordon served in the United States Military and was trained in hand-to-hand combat. By his own accounts, his martial powers was honed to the point that he could defeat a Green Beret in physical Combat.
History:
Post Crisis:
Batman Year One
Main Article: Batman Year One
The post crisis version of the character was introduced in the late 1980’s storyline Batman Year One, written by Frank Miller. In this version, Gordon was transferred back to the city after spending more than 15 years in Chicago. A man of integrity, Gordon found that his only ally against the mob-controlled administration was the Batman. One of the most significant differences is this version is that Batman was never deputized and Gordon’s relationship with him was kept out of the public eye whenever possible. It was also added that he was a Special Forces veteran who was more than capable of hand-to-hand combat.
The miniseries Gordon of Gotham takes place nearly twenty years prior to the current events of the DC Universe and ten years before coming to Gotham in Batman: Year One. It reveals that Gordon, during his tenure in Chicago, struggled with his wife over conceiving a child while taking university night classes in criminology. He faces brutality among other offices after uncovering corruption within the force. Later, Gordon uncovers evidence of rigging the mayoral election and brings down two of his fellow officers, which leads to his commissioner recommending him that he transfer to Gotham quickly.
Batman: The Killing Joke
In the 1988 graphic novel The Killing Joke, The Joker kidnaps Gordon after shooting and paralyzing Barbara. He then cages Gordon in the freak show of an abandoned amusement park and forces him to look at the enlarged photos of his wounded daughter in an effort to drive him insane, this proving to Batman that even the most grounded, seemingly normal people can loose their minds after having a “one bad day.” Batman eventually apprehends the Joker and rescues Gordon. Despite the intense trauma he has endured, Gordon’s sanity and code of ethics is intact; he insists the Batman apprehend the Joker without harming him in order to “Show him that our way works.”
No Man’s Land
The NO Man’s Land storyline took place after Gotham was destroyed by an earthquake and isolated from the outside assistance. Inside Gotham, Gordon struggled to maintain order amidst rampant crime. Batman was mysteriously absent from the initial three months, and Gordon felt somewhat betrayed. He forged an uneasy alliance with Two-Face, but was later double-crossed, kidnapped and put on trial by Two-Face for breaking their “legally-binding” alliance. He escaped punishment, and later met with Batman once again. In this confrontation, Gordon expressed his disgust towards Batman for letting Gotham “fall into ruin” Batman offered to prove his trust by revealing his secret identity, but Gordon refused to look when Batman removed his mask. Eventually their friendship was repaired.
The Death of Sarah Essen
Gordon fell in love with and married fellow officer Sarah Essen. However, Essen could not comprehend why Gordon needed Batman so much, which occasionally put a strain on their relationship. Unfortunately, she was fatally shot by the Joker at the end of the No Man’s Land storyline. An enraged Gordon was able to restrain himself form killing Joker, shooting the Joker’s knee instead. Not long after this, Gordon was gunned down by a crook seeking revenge for a previous arrest. Though seriously injured, he survived, and eventually made a full recovery.
Retirement
Gordon retired form the police force after having served for more than 20 years. He remained in Gotham, and occasionally enjoyed nighttime visits from Batman who came to him for company and advice. Despite being retired, Gordon would find himself still drawn to a series of life-and-death circumstances: of The Joker sending him flowers during The Joker’s last laugh to being kidnapped by Francis Sullivan, grandson of one of Gotham’s notorious serial killers in the 1940’s who was following in his grandfather Seamus’ footsteps during the Made of wood storyline. After the attack by Sullivan, Batman gave Gordon an encrypted cell phone, the so-called Batphone, in case he needed to contact him, which also carried a transmitter in case of trouble. He also still had contacts with the county’s law enforcement agencies, which the sheriff’s departments requested Gordon to contact Batman to help investigating a series of unusual serial killings on a suburb territory outside the city’s limits which later discovered to be a paranormal case involving black magic, occult rituals, and the supernatural. Commissioner Michael Akins had taken his position, with many officers expressing reluctance to follow him despite being an honorable office. Even Harvey Bullock at one point attempts to humiliate Akins in front of the other officers.
Return
As part of DC’s “One Year Later” Gordon has returned to the role of Commissioner; as of the year-long jump he has been back in the job for three months. He rebuilds the Bat-Signal, but still carries the mobile Batphone that the Dark Knight gave him. The circumstances behind this are currently unknown, though there have been allusions to extreme corruption within the GCPD. The allusions are supported by events with Gotham Central, especially involving Detective Jim Corrigan. Most recently, Gordon survived an attempt on his life by the Joker (Batman # 655) who had drugged him with Joker Venom in an attack on the GCPD. He was taken to the hospital in time.
