481 – Gordon Rubbed Down

“The Private Life of Commissioner Gordon” in World’s Finest #53 (June 1951) shows a rare glimpse of the early life of Commissioner James Gordon, including a panel featuring his first child, Tony Gordon. We are slowly seeing more of the supporting cast being fleshed out in DC Comics. An old enemy of Jim Gordon escapes […]

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444 – Deadshot!

In Batman #59 (April 1950), the criminal Deadshot makes his debut. In 1950, he is bored millionaire Floyd Lawton who uses his expert marksman skills as a crime fighter to win over Commissioner Gordon. Over the course of the story, it is revealed that Deadshot really wants to become Gotham City’s newest crime lord. Batman […]

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