| “ | I chose to kill a man in cold blood, and it was the wrong choice, crossing that line. You'll pay for it over and over again, like I have been. Like I still am. And it will make you more like the evil you're trying to fight. You need to be better. | „ |
| ~ Jim Gordon to Bruce Wayne. |
| “ | I promise you, however dark and scary the world might be right now there will be light. There will be light, Bruce. | „ |
| ~ Jim Gordon to a young Bruce Wayne. |
James Worthington "Jim" Gordon is the main protagonist in the live-action TV series Gotham. He is currently GCPD's commissioner, who sought to solve the crimes in Gotham.
He was portrayed by Ben McKenzie.
His Good Ranking[]
What Makes Him Close to Being Pure Good?[]
- During the first encounter with Bruce Wayne, Jim comforted him that he would find his parents' killer.
- He saved Penguin's life by faking his death and trying to get him to stay out of Gotham.
- During his events from a cop to a commissioner, he defeated various villains such as the Pure Evil Valeska brothers.
- Cured Lee Thompkins from Alice Tetch's virus while being infected by it.
- Cared for his wife, allowing Barbara's redemption, and protected his people during the town's danger.
- Initially, he started as an anti-hero, but he later subverted this trait as he became the town's commissioner.
- Tried to save Jerome Valeska despite the latter being a Pure Evil.
- After No Man's Land which was perpetuated by Ra's al Ghul and Jeremiah Valeska that left Gotham cut off from the mainland, Jim actively helps to govern the city and protect innocents from criminals.
- While he may be one of the characters with the highest kill count, they are all considered to be last resort and necessary.
What Prevents Him From Being Pure Good?[]
- One of the instances of his prevention was him allowing Penguin to submit Galavan's fate, rather than stopping it. This would make him minor lethal.
External Links[]
- James Gordon on the Heroes Wiki
- James Gordon on the Gotham Wiki
- James Gordon on the DC Comics Database Wiki
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