Batman trusts and
confides in James Gordon. The Gotham PD is crawling with crooked
men. Gordon is an honored police officer and father of Barbara
Gordon. Through devotion and remaining an honest cop among mass
corruption, Gordon rose through the ranks to Lieutenant, and
ultimately to Commissioner. Even though Gordon does not know the
identity of the man under the mask, Batman and James Gordon share
a special friendship. Their secret meeting places to discuss
strategies and criminals have become a mainstay in their
relationship. Although Gotham City embraces Batman, Gordon is
still chastised for relying on the Dark Knight over those with the
legal authority in Gotham . . . but Gordon wouldn't have it any
other way.
First Comic Book Appearance
Detective #27, May 1939.
Bullock is a long time detective on the Gotham Police Force. Fat,
unshaven, poorly dressed, and always chewing on an old toothpick,
Bullock is hardly the poster boy for a good cop. He's always
thought to be on the take because of his questionable methods, yet
Bullock is one of Gotham's finest. He enforces the law his own
way, often being pulled off cases or suspended for his actions.
Bullock has his own methods and style, but he stands by and
believes in the law. Often accusing Batman of working on the wrong
side of the law, Bullock has been against the idea of Batman since
he first appeared in Gotham. Strangely enough, there have been
occasions when Bullock and Batman have worked together, and even
times when Bullock has called upon Batman personally for
assistance. Bullock is certainly one of the most interesting
characters in Gotham City.
One of the most
respected officers on the police force, Montoya remains one of
Batman's links to the Gotham City Police Department. Much to her
dismay, she is partnered with Bullock often. Fearless and tough
minded, Montoya doesn't back down from anyone, whether it be a
lowly street thug or a Super Criminal like Harley Quinn and Poison
Ivy.
