James Gordon — Batman: Gotham by Gaslight Character Profile

About James Gordon

Gotham City Police Commissioner initially criticized for failing to stop the murders. He is revealed to be Jack the Ripper, driven insane by his Civil War experiences, and commits suicide after being defeated by Batman on the Ferris wheel.

Character Facts

Played by

Scott Patterson

Appears in

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight (2018)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• James Gordon — Conflict Framing Antagonist — Bruce Wayne / Batman (Bruce Greenwood)

  Hidden enemy who weaponizes the justice system against the protagonist.

• James Gordon — Conflict Victim Vs Perpetrator — Selina Kyle (Jennifer Carpenter)

  Direct antagonistic relationship born from the killer's targeting of her.

• James Gordon — Professional Justice System Colleagues — Harvey Dent (Yuri Lowenthal)

  Professional alignment within the city's legal and law enforcement framework.

• James Gordon — Professional Co-Leading Officers — Chief Bullock / Big Bill Dust / Additional Voices (John DiMaggio)

  Shared professional burden and institutional failure.

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• Selina Kyle (Jennifer Carpenter)
• Alfred (Anthony Stewart Head)
• Barbara Gordon / Pamela Isley (voice) (Kari Wührer)
• Chief Bullock / Big Bill Dust / Additional Voices (John DiMaggio)
• Arkham Radio Man (voice) (Bruce Timm)
• Harvey Dent (Yuri Lowenthal)
• Father Callahan / Additional Voices (voice) (Chris Cox)
• Dickie (voice) (Lincoln Melcher)
• Cyrus Gold (voice) (David Forseth)
• Sister Leslie / Jason / Additional Voices (Grey DeLisle)
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