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Spot · 12-01-2009, 01:05 PM

I found myself on the train today reading Greg Rucka's novel of No Man's Land. It's clearly stated quite early that Batman want's nothing to do with Huntress because she kills; end of story. In the current Batman & Robin comic series Gordon goes to tell Jason that he's going to jail because he kills, where as batman does not. Another occurrence takes place during the HUSH story line - Gordon stops batman from killing Joker... I have no doubt that theres many more occurrences like these.

Clearly Batman has his reasons to not kill, and Gordon has the law - but the law allows for a cop to kill if needed.

Simple question: Has Gordon ever killed? and if so, what did Batman ever think of it?

DetectiveDupin · 12-01-2009, 01:22 PM

I don't think Batman would mind. He is legally entitled to should he have to. Huntress, on the other hand...

And yeah, I'm pretty sure he has had to, being a cop as long as he has.

RubberLotus · 12-01-2009, 01:25 PM

I recall that Gordon killed The Wrath's parents (who were burglars, by the way) in his early years as a cop. Of course, that was Pre-Crisis Gordon.

The Cool Thatguy · 12-01-2009, 01:27 PM

He killed someone in the Contagion plotline. The guy caught the Clench, went insane and was going to murder him, Batman and probably Poison Ivy. Gordan shot him in the face, and Batman tried to provide some moral comfort.

So while I doubt he's 'okay' with it, Batman clearly respects Gordon's right to carry and use a firearm in the line of duty.

The Cool Thatguy · 12-01-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetectiveDupin

I don't think Batman would mind. He is legally entitled to should he have to. Huntress, on the other hand...

And yeah, I'm pretty sure he has had to, being a cop as long as he has.

Some cops have gone their whole career without shooting someone.

I think you mean a Gotham cop, who's lucky to go a week without being in a situation where they have to shoot someone

DetectiveDupin · 12-01-2009, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Cool Thatguy

Some cops have gone their whole career without shooting someone.

I think you mean a Gotham cop, who's lucky to go a week without being in a situation where they have to shoot someone

Well yeah, it would be amazing to be a Gotham cop and not shoot someone.

CYOTI · 12-01-2009, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubberLotus

I recall that Gordon killed The Wrath's parents (who were burglars, by the way) in his early years as a cop. Of course, that was Pre-Crisis Gordon.

It's referenced in the sequel to the story by Bedard and Morales in Batman Confidential.

Mat001 · 12-01-2009, 05:45 PM

Bruce has no problem with cops who kill, so long as it is within the confines of the law. He wouldn't object to Jim killing in self-defense. If it was in cold blood, he'd object. The one time he didn't, he chose not to say anything and instead trusted Jim to not do it.

Code Ten · 12-01-2009, 05:58 PM

Not sure if this counts, but in The Dark Knight Returns, it's reported on the news that Gordon killed a member of the Mutants gang in self-defense.

12-01-2009, 01:05 PM	#1
Spot New Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 57	Has Gordon ever killed? I found myself on the train today reading Greg Rucka's novel of No Man's Land. It's clearly stated quite early that Batman want's nothing to do with Huntress because she kills; end of story. In the current Batman & Robin comic series Gordon goes to tell Jason that he's going to jail because he kills, where as batman does not. Another occurrence takes place during the HUSH story line - Gordon stops batman from killing Joker... I have no doubt that theres many more occurrences like these. Clearly Batman has his reasons to not kill, and Gordon has the law - but the law allows for a cop to kill if needed. Simple question: Has Gordon ever killed? and if so, what did Batman ever think of it?

12-01-2009, 01:22 PM	#2
DetectiveDupin Indeed Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 14,947	I don't think Batman would mind. He is legally entitled to should he have to. Huntress, on the other hand... And yeah, I'm pretty sure he has had to, being a cop as long as he has. __________________ "It's a comic book message board. Free money would piss people off." -Stephen Wacker http://boxofoctaves.tumblr.com/

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RubberLotus Totally harmless Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 3,058	I recall that Gordon killed The Wrath's parents (who were burglars, by the way) in his early years as a cop. Of course, that was Pre-Crisis Gordon. __________________ Your one-stop shop for all topics Two-Face. And his Harvey Dent epic-in-the-making.

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12-01-2009, 01:27 PM	#4
The Cool Thatguy Elder Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 11,628	He killed someone in the Contagion plotline. The guy caught the Clench, went insane and was going to murder him, Batman and probably Poison Ivy. Gordan shot him in the face, and Batman tried to provide some moral comfort. So while I doubt he's 'okay' with it, Batman clearly respects Gordon's right to carry and use a firearm in the line of duty.

12-01-2009, 05:45 PM	#8
Mat001 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8,292	Bruce has no problem with cops who kill, so long as it is within the confines of the law. He wouldn't object to Jim killing in self-defense. If it was in cold blood, he'd object. The one time he didn't, he chose not to say anything and instead trusted Jim to not do it.

12-01-2009, 05:58 PM	#9
Code Ten Never surrender Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 293	Not sure if this counts, but in The Dark Knight Returns, it's reported on the news that Gordon killed a member of the Mutants gang in self-defense.