3. Explored Jim Gordons Personal Life
GCPD Commissioner Jim Gordon is a huge draw in the Batman comics. Some of the most memorable storylines (Frank Millers Year One, The Long Halloween or No Mans Land, to name a few) feature him heavily; his relationship to Batman as well as his often troubled personal life and battles with his personal demons. Said personal demons are often attributed to the state of Gotham City, which in turn indirectly relates back to Batman, explains in a show-dont-tell kind of way - Gordons eagerness to rely on the Dark Knight. Jim Gordon was admittedly featured heavily throughout Nolans trilogy, but I cant help but feel he was still underused. As it stands, Gordons only impact on the plot is in relationship to Batman. I cant help but feel that he should have had a more personal sub-plot at least somewhere in the trilogy, in place of some of the added characters who, in my opinion, were under-established, and ultimately difficult to fully buy into.