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Barbara Gordon is a superheroine appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Batman. The character was created by television producer William Dozier, editor Julius Schwartz, writer Gardner Fox, and artist Carmine Infantino.
Yvonne Joyce Craig (May 16, 1937 – August 17, 2015) was an American actress who is best known for her role as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl in the 1960s television series Batman. Other notable roles in her career include Dorothy Johnson in the 1963 movie It Happened at the World's Fair , Azalea Tatum in the 1964 movie Kissin' Cousins , and as the ...
Barbara Gordon was the daughter of Gotham police commissioner Jim Gordon and love interest of Dick Grayson. Barbara began operating as Batgirl soon after the first appearance of Robin. [11] After she was left paraplegic by the Joker, she became Oracle, the information broker to the DC Universe, and founded the Birds of Prey. [12]
Barbara Gordon appears to have it all, including a successful career in a male-dominated industry and a solid relationship with her live-in lover, attorney Derek Bauer. Beneath her facade is a high-strung personality who heavily relies on sedatives to reduce tension and anxiety and maintain a composed exterior for her friends and associates.
Like her husband, Barbara also previously served as Lord Batman's partner as Batgirl, but unlike her counterpart, Barbara was never romantically involved with Bruce. John Grayson II is the son of Dick Grayson and Barbara Gordon. [12] Learning of John's existence makes the mainstream universe's Dick envy the life his counterpart leads with his ...
Barbara Gordon makes two cameo appearances in the first season of the animated series Young Justice, and is added as a recurring character in season two where she has adopted her Batgirl persona. Dina Meyer starred as Barbara Gordon in the television series Birds of Prey (2002). Although this series focused on her role as the Oracle, the series ...
As a planned surprise, Commissioner Gordon arranges a date between his pretty daughter, Barbara Gordon, with Bruce Wayne. While arriving at her midtown apartment, after work from the Gotham City Library, Barbara is kidnapped by the Penguin while she is in the lift by being hooked up by his umbrellas. The Penguin binds her to a chair, gags her ...
Bruce Wayne and Gordon served together during World War II. Gordon is an alcoholic private detective who used to be a police officer. He is estranged from his wife, Sarah, and their daughter, Barbara. Gordon was in a relationship with Selina Kyle, but she left him as his alcohol dependency grew worse. She runs a nightclub and one day offers him ...