James Gordon (UE-8)

"This city, the law, the crime here, they’re all twisted up at each other like a maze. I came here to be a cop. This city needs something else."

- Jim Gordon

Commissioner James Worthington "Jim" Gordon is the current commissioner of the Gotham City Police Department. Gordon is the son of Peter Gordon and an unnamed woman, the husband of Leslie "Lee" Thompkins and the father of Barbara Gordon, whom is also the daughter of Gordon's ex-fiancée, Barbara Kean.

Former Powers

 * Tetch Virus Enhancements: When Gordon was infected with the Tetch Virus, he was shown to possess great abilities until he took the antidote.
 * Superhuman Durability: Gordon was able to withstand powerful punches from a Talon.
 * Superhuman Strength: Gordon was able to exert great strength from his bare hands after his infection, destroying durable structures with ease.

Abilities

 * High-level Intellect: Gordon was shown to be an intelligent detective, with exceptional skills performed when he worked on his cases.
 * Investigation: As a long-time police officer, Gordon seems to possess various experiences and techniques to solve his cases.
 * Peak of Human Physical Condition: As an experienced soldier and a police officer, Gordon has a great physique and allows him to perform physical tasks with ease.
 * Hand-to-Hand Combatant: Gordon is able to defend himself from his opponents with a variety of hand-to-hand combat skills.
 * Marksmanship: Gordon was issued a standard firearm as a member of the police department, which he was proficient in using.

Current Equipment

 * Guns: Gordon utilized a variety of firearms in different circumstances.
 * SIG-Sauer P226: Gordon initially carried the standard firearm of SIG-Sauer P226, which was later discarded when he left the department.
 * Smith & Wesson SW1911SC E-Series: After leaving the department, Gordon began using the Smith & Wesson SW1911SC E-Series and continued to do so even after he rejoined.