Jim Gordon (Earth-9)

"Your father knew protecting Gotham required real sacrifice."

- Bruce Wayne to Barbara Gordon

James "Jim" Gordon was the commissioner of the Gotham City Police Department, a staunch ally of Batman, and the father of Barbara Gordon.

Early Life
At some point, James Gordon joined the Gotham City Police Department and rose to the rank of commissioner. He also had a daughter called Barbara Gordon at some point during his life.

Batman & Robin
During his career, Gordon maintained a close relationship with Batman and Robin, often using a customized searchlight known as the Bat-Signal to request their assistance in solving cases involving supervillains. In one such case, Gordon worked with Batman to defeat the Scarecrow after being sent a poem in which Crane threatened to use explosives to release his fear toxin across Gotham City.

Theft Spree
In 2016, Gordon issued a statement in which he expressed confusion over how a group of criminals managed to overcome sophisticated security systems in order to steal priceless artifacts from several museums across Gotham City.

Trigon's Dreamworld
In a dreamworld created by Trigon for Dick Grayson, Gordon was kidnapped by the Joker and tortured for three days until eventually being murdered.

Death
Prior to 2020, Gordon was frozen in a block of ice by Mister Freeze, resulting in him dying of a heart attack.

Abilities

 * Leadership: Gordon was an excellent leader in his role as commissioner of the Gotham City Police Department, a position he held with distinction for many years.