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Harvey Bullock (character)

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Harvey Bullock
File:Harvey Bullock (DC Comics character).png
Harvey Bullock as depicted in The Other History of the DC Universe #4 (May 2021).
Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearance
Created by
In-story information
Full nameHarvey Bullock
SpeciesHuman
Team affiliationsGCPD
Checkmate
Supporting character ofBatman
AbilitiesTrained detective

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Harvey Bullock (/ˈbʊlək/) is a fictional detective appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with the superhero Batman.[1] The character first appeared in Detective Comics #441 (June 1974) and was created by Archie Goodwin and Howard Chaykin.[2] In animation, he appeared throughout the DC Animated Universe, voiced by Robert Costanzo. He debuted in live-action in 2014 on Fox's television series Gotham, portrayed by Donal Logue.

Publication history

There is some ambiguity concerning the character's origins. Writer Doug Moench and artist Don Newton introduced Harvey Bullock in Batman #361 (July 1983) as a device to resolve the ongoing plotline with Gotham City's corrupt mayor Hamilton Hill, and subsequent Who's Who in the DC Universe entries acknowledged this as the new Bullock's first appearance.[3] However, in later years Batman fans began pointing out that a "Lt. Bullock" appeared in three panels of Detective Comics #441 (1974), written by Archie Goodwin, pencilled by Howard Chaykin, and published almost a decade before. Moench admitted that he must have read this comic because he is an Archie Goodwin fan, but denied that Harvey Bullock is the same character. He argued that it is unlikely that he drew on Goodwin's Lt. Bullock even unconsciously, since there are discrepancies of both personality and continuity between his character and Goodwin's, and he distinctly remembers taking the name "Bullock" from guitarist Hiram Bullock.[3] Archie Goodwin is legally Harvey Bullock's sole creator; Moench said he decided not to contest this because he did not want to make a case against Goodwin's widow Anne Goodwin, whom he considers a friend.[3]

Following the conclusion of the Hamilton Hill storyline, Moench decided he enjoyed writing Harvey Bullock enough to keep him on as a supporting character, which necessitated some softening of his original characterization as a corrupt cop.[3] Bullock was one of several Batman supporting cast members swept out of the Batman family of titles when Denny O'Neil became the Batman editor in 1986, but in 1987 writer Paul Kupperberg brought him into the Vigilante cast. Kupperberg recalled, "Harvey Bullock was a character very much in my wheelhouse, a wise-cracking loudmouth with a Brooklyn accent and a problem with authority, although he wasn't originally intended to be a permanent member of the Vigilante cast. He was brought in for a guest-shot, as a character to help Vigilante's handler, Harry Stein, grease the wheels in Gotham City for them on whatever case they were on. I had fun writing him, and the interaction between Harvey and Harry Stein, another slob with his own way of doing things, clicked. I don't think they were using him much, if at all, in the Batman books by then, so we got permission from the Bat-office to have the character on semi-permanent loan for Vigilante and its successor title, Checkmate."[3]

Fictional character biography

In continuity prior to Crisis on Infinite Earths, Bullock was a corrupt police detective under instructions from Gotham City mayor Hamilton Hill to sabotage Commissioner Gordon's career.[1] Bullock forms a close bond with Robin, based initially on their mutual love of old movies. Subsequent to this, he is a Bishop in the spy organization Checkmate.

Post-Crisis

Following the continuity changes brought about by Crisis on Infinite Earths, Bullock is a controversial police officer in the Gotham City Police Department who is loyal to Jim Gordon. His colleagues in the Major Crimes Unit insist that he is a good cop, despite his reputation for taking bribes, using excessive force, and having ties to organized crime.[4]

Following an earthquake, Gotham City is shut down and closed off by the government in the incident known as No Man's Land. Bullock and several other officers willingly stay behind to assist Gordon. Bullock sticks by Gordon through the death of many fellow officers. In the end, efforts led by Lex Luthor re-open Gotham. Gordon, Bullock, Renee Montoya, and the remaining officers are given their jobs back. Bullock is promoted to lieutenant and becomes the shift commander of the GCPD's Major Crimes Unit.[5]

In the "Officer Down" storyline, disgruntled former officer Jordan Rich attempts to kill Gordon. A vengeful Bullock reveals Rich's location to the Mafia, thereby indirectly killing the shooter. When evidence of this comes out, he resigns from the force. As part of DC's "One Year Later" storyline, Bullock returned to the GCPD.[1]

In other media

Television

Donal Logue, who portrays Harvey Bullock in Gotham

Film

Video games

Miscellaneous

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wallace, Dan (2008), "Sgt. Bullock", in Dougall, Alastair, The DC Comics Encyclopedia, London: Dorling Kindersley, p. 63, ISBN 978-0-7566-4119-1
  2. ↑ Greenberger, Robert (2008). The Essential Batman Encyclopedia. Del Rey. pp. 68–69. ISBN 9780345501066. Search this book on
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Wells, John (September 2016). "Bullies and Blowhards of the DC Bronze Age". Back Issue!. Raleigh, North Carolina: TwoMorrows Publishing (91): 19–22.
  4. ↑ Batman #397 (July 1986)
  5. ↑ Detective Comics #742 (March 2000)
  6. ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 "Detective Harvey Bullock Voices (Batman)" (A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.). Retrieved July 5, 2023.
  7. ↑ Weisman, Greg (August 5, 2019). "Search Ask Greg: Gargoyles: Station Eight". www.s8.org. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  8. ↑ "'Terriers' star officially lands key 'Gotham' role". TV Guide. February 12, 2014. Archived from the original on February 13, 2014. Retrieved February 12, 2014. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  9. ↑ Spry, Jeff (July 19, 2024). "Holy Noirish Comeback, Batman! Bruce Timm and James Tucker Lift the Cowl Over 'Batman: Caped Crusader'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  10. ↑ Batman 2 script by Sam Hamm
  11. ↑ Clow, Chris (November 2, 2013). "Game Review: 'Batman: Arkham Origins,' Plus Collector's Edition Extras". Archived from the original on November 2, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2024. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  12. ↑ Eisen, Andrew (October 4, 2013). "DC Characters and Objects - Scribblenauts Unmasked Guide". IGN. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  13. ↑ Muhammad, Waseem (May 26, 2026). "Some Waylon Jones Cases Require Proper Detective Work". Game Rant. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
  14. ↑ Injustice: Gods Among Us: Year Two
Preceded by
Sarah Essen Gordon 		GCPD Major Crimes Unit Shift Commander
2000–2001 		Succeeded by
Maggie Sawyer

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