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- In The Batman, the Gotham City Police Department's Lieutenant James "Jim" Gordon (Jeffrey Wright) is shown to have a very good working relationship with the Caped Crusader, perhaps better than any other version of the character that has ever appeared on the screen. Thanks to their combined efforts, dealing with Riddler becomes easier.
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Aug 15, 2016 · Despite the fact that he was never Batman's sidekick, Commissioner James "Jim" Gordon deserves a spot on this list for being the Dark Knight's oldest friend and ally.
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- Dick Grayson – Robin/Nightwing. Finally, we have “Mr. Sidekick” himself, Dick Grayson. As Alfred, Dick has been with Batman since the beginning, in the 1940s, and the first and original Robin, making him the first Batman sidekick.
- Alfred Pennyworth. Alfred Pennyworth is the father figure to Bruce Wayne and the biggest ally and supporter of Batman. The butler of the Wayne family is also Bruce Wayne’s biggest confidant, who supported Caped Crusader when no one did.
- Tim Drake – Robin/Red Robin. After Jason Todd’s death, a young boy Timothy Drake discovered the identities of the original Robin and Batman and decided to reach the Caped Crusader to become his new sidekick after Jason Todd’s death.
- Barbara Gordon – Oracle/Batgirl. Commissioner Gordon’s daughter, Barbara Gordon, is one of the most popular and loved characters in DC Comics. She is regarded as one of the most important sidekicks of Batman and has been part of some of the best stories in DC Comics.
His Batman armor was a great sidekick, too! I also enjoyed seeing how amnesiac Bruce was doing during this time, seeing what he was doing without knowledge of Batman and the trauma that he had lived with up to that point.
- Ace The Bat-Hound. It might not be common knowledge to mainstream fans that a dog is a notable superhero in the Batman universe. Ace is traditionally shown as Bruce’s loyal canine, who aids Batman during his missions by tracking down targets using his natural abilities.
- Damian Wayne. Not having been adapted into live-action movies yet, Damian’s existence is known mainly to comic book readers or television fans. The son of Bruce and Talia Al Ghul, Damian takes up the role of Robin to live up to his father’s legacy, which happens after the initial shock from Bruce upon learning of Damian’s identity.
- Catwoman. There have been several live-action portrayals of Catwoman by now, making her a popular character in the franchise. While her association with Batman is fairly common, Catwoman largely varies between being a villain, anti-hero, or an anti-villain at other points.
- Jason Todd. Reception toward Jason Todd’s time as Robin has been well-received in retrospect after he became the Red Hood. Jason differed from Dick Grayson by being more of a delinquent, whom Batman had to reform in order for Jason to learn how to be a hero.
Mar 22, 2022 · Over the years, Jim Gordon has maintained his status as one of Batman's best sidekicks. Moreover, he and the Caped Crusader come a long way. He makes his debut in Detective Comics #27, which also marks Batman's first appearance. He soon starts working with the vigilante, making him the first-ever DC character to do so.
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Mar 6, 2022 · Gordon, while still being very important to the story, was more of a sidekick than an equal, and definitely not Batman's superior. Gordon gets into "the thick of things," actor Jeffrey Wright...
I'd be interested to hear thoughts on HH's rankings, your rankings for the broader definition of sidekick as I defined it below (to include non-superheroes like Alfred and Jim Gordon), your rankings for the more strict definition of sidekick, and/or anything else you want to post about Batman's various sidekicks, costumed or not.
