Commissaire Jim Gordon

A Silver Age stalwart with remarkable staying power, Commissaire Jim Gordon made his catalog debut in 1966 and has been sharing pages with the likes of Batman, Bruce Wayne, the Joker, and even Superman ever since. Published under Urban Comics, this commissioner's presence across roughly six decades speaks to just how central he is to the world of Gotham storytelling. With appearances spanning titles as varied as Batman, Harley Quinn: The Animated Series, and Deadpool / Batman, he's clearly a figure who transcends any single corner of the comics universe. If you're building a serious collection and want a character whose moral backbone has anchored some of comics' most iconic adventures, Commissaire Jim Gordon is absolutely worth seeking out.