List of DC Comics characters: G

G.I. Robot is the name of a series of six robots that appeared in comic books published by DC Comics. The first four versions of G.I. Robot were all created by writer Robert Kanigher, though each was designed by a different artist. Each incarnation of G.I. Robot is an android of advanced, experimental technology designed to carry out combat and rescue missions. Multiple versions of G.I. Robot seem to develop their own free will, as well as loyalty and a sense of friendship towards human soldiers they work alongside. The first G.I. Robot, nicknamed Joe and designed by Ross Andru, first appeared in Star Spangled War Stories #101 (published in late 1961, with a cover date of February–March 1962). Fictional character biography Joe During World War II, "Joe" the G.I. Robot is handed over to a Ranger unit to be tested in the field. Humanoid, with smooth features, no mouth and a control panel on its chest, Joe is assigned a human "buddy", corporal Mac. In three stories from Star Spangled War Stories #101—#103, Joe and Mac end up fighting "The War that Time Forgot" against prehistoric creatures (and a giant German robot soldier) on Dinosaur Island. Mac Star Spangled War Stories #125 introduced another G.I. Robot nicknamed "Mac" and his human partner Reed as part of the war-era Suicide Squad, a team specially trained for missions no ordinary soldier was expected to survive. During its first mission, Mac sacrifices itself to save Reed and another soldier from a Tyrannosaurus. J.A.K.E. 1 Some time after the destruction of Mac, MIT develops a new version of G.I. Robot with built-in weaponry, more advanced technology, and a more robotic appearance. Thompson's team names this new G.I. Robot "J.A.K.E. #1" (Jungle Automatic Killer - Experimental). For its first mission, J.A.K.E. 1 is deployed to a Pacific island alongside the Marines to fight the Japanese military and placed under the control of Sergeant Coker. Coker initially does not trust J.A.K.E., but comes to respect him. J.A.K.E. 2 Weeks after the destruction of J.A.K.E. 1, his successor J.A.K.E. 2 is sent to the Pacific islands to join the marines there. On activation, J.A.K.E. 2 seems unresponsive at first but then acts to defend the marine camp from a samurai robot built by the Japanese military. After defeating the robot, J.A.K.E. 2 engages in several missions in the Pacific Theater, as well as on Dinosaur Island. Eventually, he also meets the Creature Commandos and is accepted into their ranks. Later on, J.A.K.E. 2 and the Creature Commandos are aboard a rocket that misfires and heads into deep space. The Creature Commandos are known to have survived, but J.A.K.E. 2's fate is unknown. The DC Comics Encyclopedia describes J.A.K.E. 2 as having survived into the 31st century. J.A.K.E. #6.1 In Checkmate (vol. 2) #24, a new G.I. Robot is revealed, with the designation J.A.K.E. #6.1. It is one of the organization's Rooks, a team of four elite operatives of last resort. Apparently constructed using the original World War II era programming, it has a new body made of components formerly used by Maxwell Lord during a time when his consciousness was contained in an android form. Lord Job A new G.I. Robot of unknown origin appears in the 2008-2009 The War That Time Forgot miniseries written by Bruce Jones, where it is known as "Lord Job", but calls himself "Joe". This version can speak and has bright red eyes, but is otherwise of a similar appearance to the earlier models, particularly Joe. Powers and abilities The G.I. Robots are all fully autonomous mechanical soldiers, capable of making decisions and adapting to changes in their environment. J.A.K.E. 1, J.A.K.E. 2, and J.A.K.E. #6.1 are equipped with a minigun in their left arm, with J.A.K.E. #6.1 also possessing a grenade launcher mounted on its right shoulder and caltrops deployed from its chest cavity. G.I. Robot in other media • G.I. Robot appears in the teaser for the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "The Plague of the Prototypes!", voiced by James Arnold Taylor (albeit uncredited). He works with Batman and Sgt. Rock to stop Nazi soldiers before sacrificing himself to save Sgt. Rock from a landmine. • G.I. Robot appears in Creature Commandos, voiced by Sean Gunn. This version previously served with the Easy Company during WWII before he was eventually arrested and incarcerated in Belle Reve Penitentiary's Non-Human Internment Division for killing a Neo-Nazi group in the 2000s. After being recruited into the eponymous team in the present, he becomes fond of teammate Nina Mazursky and is eventually destroyed by Circe, but is later rebuilt with a larger body. • G.I. Robot appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure. • G.I. Robot appears in issue #6 of Batman: The Brave and the Bold. ==G'nort==

The Galactic Golem is a solar-powered creature created by Lex Luthor who is an enemy of Superman. Creator Len Wein said that he created the Golem "because I needed somebody Superman could hit! The problem with Superman's rogues' gallery was, they were all thinkers...they were scientists, or guys who built toys. With the Golem, he could hit Superman, and Superman could hit him back". It only made two appearances: Superman #248 (February 1972) and 258 (November 1972), before being erased from continuity following Crisis on Infinite Earths. The Galactic Golem is reintroduced in Superman #675 (2008), where it is depicted as a Daxamite superweapon. ==Paul Gambi==

Paul Gambi is a tailor in Central City and associate of the Rogues. He later created the "ultimate super-costume", which was first worn by serial killer Dell Merriwether until he was defeated by Flash and Green Lantern and sentenced to the electric chair. However, the suit unexpectedly gained sentience and became indestructible. In the "DC Rebirth" reboot, Flash unsuccessfully invades Gambi's business to find the Rogues. Paul Gambi in other media Paul Gambi appears in Batman: The Brave and the Bold #15. ==Peter Gambi==

Gamesman is a mercenary. He kidnapped Animal Man's daughter Maxine Baker and imprisoned her in the Red. At the time when Aquaman was blinded by Poseidon for besting Triton, Animal Man sought out Aquaman for help. Animal Man draws upon the strength of the sperm whale Namek to damage Gamesman's armor causing him to flee Both of them managed to free Maxine as Animal Man taps into the fight abilities of a gull to pursue Gamesman while Aquaman keeps Maxine safe. During the "Infinite Crisis" storyline, Gamesman appears as a member of Alexander Luthor Jr.'s Secret Society of Super Villains. ==Lar Gand==

Allegra Garcia is the daughter of supervillain Eduardo Reyes / Wavelength who inherited similar light manipulation powers. Allegra Garcia was raised in the Santa Marta slums of Rio de Janeiro by her foster parents Ramon Garcia and Esperanza Garcia. Upon emigrating to Gotham City while developing the ability to emit electromagnetic light, she fell in with some gangs and took parts in robberies before being stopped by the local vigilantes and remanded to Arkham Asylum. To reunite with his daughter after some villains he knew saw Allegra, Wavelength hired Deathstroke and his version of the Titans to spring her out of Arkham Asylum, fighting through Batman and some of Arkham Asylum's inmates when they tried to escape. When the mission was a success, Deathstroke's Titans brought her to Brazil, where Allegra lashed out against her father for abandoning her and used the UV rays in the sky to fry him. Deathstroke declined Allegra's offer to join up with him, stating that she has a lot of growing up to do. Allegra Garcia in other media Allegra Garcia appears in The Flash, portrayed by Kayla Compton. • The Earth-1 version, also known as Wavelength, is a young metahuman with abilities based on the electromagnetic spectrum who wants to be a reporter. Despite coming from a criminal background and having been previously incarcerated in Iron Heights Penitentiary, Cecile Horton helps her turn her life around. After an attack by her metahuman cousin Ultraviolet and being framed for crimes, Allegra is saved by Barry Allen. Afterwards, she interns at Iris West-Allen's Central City Citizen newspaper. Allegra later investigates Black Hole, helps Team Flash stop various supervillains, reforms her cousin, and enters a relationship with Chester P. Runk. • Allegra's Earth-719 doppelgänger is called Maya, a protégé of Nash Wells. ==Esperanza Garcia==

Esperanza Garcia is Allegra Garcia's adoptive mother. Esperanza is presumed dead following the explosion of S.T.A.R. Labs' particle accelerator, but is secretly taken in, revived, and trained to become the assassin Ultraviolet by Black Hole. Amidst this, Black Hole scientist Dr. Olsen removed her vocal cords and gave her a mask to help her speak. After making sporadic appearances in the sixth season, Esperanza seeks revenge on Olsen in the seventh season, but is foiled by Allegra and receives medical help from Caitlin Snow before being killed while hunting Black Hole's remnants. ==Guy Gardner==

Garguax is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is a mammoth-sized alien conqueror who was exiled from his home planet for his plans to conquer the universe. Garguax later appears as a member of the Brotherhood of Evil alongside General Immortus when they unleash the Giant Jukebox Robot. Garguax pitches an idea to the Brotherhood of Evil to take over Earth. Immortus supported his idea as he uses a device to turn anyone into diamond-skinned slaves that obey the Brotherhood of Evil's every command. The claims that Garguax made about being exiled from his homeworld were false as he turns out to be an agent of his homeworld's ruler Zarox-13. Garguax betrays the Brotherhood of Evil after Zarox-13 arrives on Earth to conquer it. The Doom Patrol and the Brotherhood of Evil are forced to work together to defeat Zarox-13. In the "Dawn of DC" relaunch, Garguax is depicted as the emperor of the Moon. Garguax in other media • Garguax appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure. • Garguax appears in the Doom Patrol episode "Vacay Patrol", portrayed by Stephen Murphy. This version is a member of the Brotherhood of Evil and is served by a red alien named Samuelson, who later betrays and kills him. ==Garn Daanuth==

Garn Daanuth is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, making his first debut in The Warlord #62 (July 1982). A Lord of Chaos and Arion's fraternal twin (inherited his mother's darker Egyptian-esque features) who formerly ruled over Mu, a city-state to Atlantis whose people resemble ancient Egyptians, he is both his brother's archnemesis and the alleged ancestor to the hero Garth (Aqualad/Tempest). The eldest twin of Arion and son of Majistra and Calculha, Garn is raised by Majistra in Mu. Majistra teaches Garn black magic in accordance of a prophecy regarding two brothers in eternal conflict over the fate of Atlantis as an agent of the Lords of Chaos. Garn becomes a rival of Arion after he drains power from the Zodiac Crystals, bleaching his skin and seemingly killing Majistra. With the pair battling over the course of a thousand years, in which they learn much later of their shared parentage, Daanuth frequently plots his conquest of Atlantis, leading to the eventual death of its monarch, D'Tilluh, due to his mind control plots fracturing his mental state towards suicide, the ostracizing of his royal family through his overt mental manipulations of D'Tilluh's son and heir, and becoming an ally of Vandal Savage at one point to help him undermine the ancient Atlantean government. Daanuth survived to modern times, albeit depowered, depicted as the despot ruler of the Kuran, a fictional small country in the Middle East. Regaining his former magical powers, he bolsters his army and is stopped by Arion before he can launch his military campaign to expand his territory. He is also recruited by the Darkworld entity to become his guardian against Arion, whom defeats Garn and mystically merges him and the Darkworld entity in a state between sleep and awakeness, freezing the natural magic from the entity and allowing Arion and his allies to remain mystically powered. Garn Daanuth in other media • Garn Daanuth appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure. Named Danuuth, he is the descendant of his namesake (despite the altered naming) and a former royal Atlantean guard revealed as a xenophobic purist and served as Ocean Master's right-hand man. ==Dan Garrett==

Danielle "Danni" Garrett is the granddaughter of Dan Garrett. The character, created by Keith Giffen, John Rogers and Cully Hamner, first appeared in Blue Beetle vol. 7 #8 (December 2006). ==Jay Garrick==

Joan Garrick is a supporting character and romantic interest of Jay Garrick / The Flash. The character was created by Gardner Fox and Harry Lampert, and first appeared in Flash Comics #1 (January 1940). She appeared in the cover alongside the Flash on the issue. She would remain the supporting character of the titular character throughout the Golden Age, and she was revived through the Silver Age in "Flash of Two Worlds", where she is revealed to be a part of Earth-Two. Joan Williams was depicted as the college crush of Jay who Joan originally rejected. Later, Jay used speedster powers as a football star to impress Joan and later decided to be a superhero known as the Flash. The Flash helped Joan when the former's father was kidnapped. She would remain a girlfriend and confidante to the Flash. Unlike Lois Lane and Superman, Joan was always aware of the Flash's secret identity. The events of Crisis on Infinite Earths reconnected both Jay and Joan and the entire Keystone City citizens as being in a coma until Barry Allen revived the two. The couple ultimately married, and Jay retired from the Justice Society of America for a while until later returning to the group. In "The New Golden Age", it is revealed that Joan and Jay had a child named Judy Garrick (also known as Boom) before she mysteriously vanished. In reality, the Time Masters had kidnapped her in an attempt to save her from being killed by Doctor Manhattan's alterations to the timeline, and she is recovered and transported to the present day. Reception of Joan Garrick Joan was described as an essential part of the Golden Age Flash's life in later decades by Mark Ginnochio of Comicbook.com. Joan and Jay's marriage is cited as being "among the most popular of DC's earliest married characters" by Vaneta Rogers of Newsarama. Joan Garrick in other media • Joan Garrick appears in Young Justice, voiced by Kath Soucie. This version, alongside Jay Garrick, served as Bart Allen's legal guardian following his arrival in the past, before she died off-screen from an unspecified illness. • Joan Williams appears in The Flash, portrayed by Michelle Harrison. This version is the Earth-3 counterpart of Nora Allen. ==Judy Garrick==

Garv is an alien Dryad, a rock-like being, who joined Vril Dox and his teams, the L.E.G.I.O.N. and the R.E.B.E.L.S., and marrying fellow team member Strata. ==Gates==

Gehenna is a superhero in the DC Universe. She is a clone of Victor Hewitt who is rescued by Firestorm (Jason Rusch). Her telepathic ability is shown to be limited to those participating in the Firestorm matrix and strongest with Jason. Jason finds and rescues Gehenna while escaping from a hideout of the Society during the events of Villains United. Gehenna, still adapting to normal life, spends time in Jason's apartment, and the two begin dating. She is jealous of Firehawk, who is bonded with Jason as part of the Firestorm matrix. At the beginning of the Blackest Night storyline, Jason and Gehenna visit the grave of Ronnie Raymond with Martin Stein. Later, at the Hall of Justice, Jason and Gehenna observe Black Lantern attacks happening all over the world. They are joined soon after by Green Lantern and the Flash, and the group are ambushed by Black Lanterns. Ronnie Raymond, who has been resurrected as a Black Lantern, kills Gehenna by transforming her body into salt. ==Geist==

The Geomancer is the name of two supervillains in DC Comics. Ultra-Humanite is revealed to have the Geomancer in suspended animation. Icicle tries to free Geomancer from suspended animation, only to accidentally kill him. Second version An unnamed man with similar powers became the second Geomancer and a member of the Injustice Society. Geomancer in other media • The Adam Fells incarnation of Geomancer appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure. ==Dwayne Geyer==

Ghost-Maker (Minhkhoa Khan) is a character first appearing in Batman vol. 3 #100 (Dec. 2020). He was created by James Tynion IV and Jorge Jiménez. Khan is a Singaporean vigilante who was trained alongside Batman early in his career but split apart, taking on the "Ghost-Maker" mantle utilizing a high-tech suit and several vehicles. After the Joker War, Ghost-Maker becomes the leader of Batman Incorporated and Clownhunter's mentor. ==Farooq Gibran==

Dr. Asa Gilmore is a character appearing in DC Comics. The character first appeared in The Flash (vol. 2) #144 (January 1999), and was created by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn. He is behind the origin story of Malcolm Thawne / Cobalt Blue. Gilmore killed the con artist Thawne family's child, covering his negligence with Malcolm who he lied about as a stillborn to the Allen family. Ultimately, Gilmore told the truth to Malcolm who murdered the doctor in a rage. Asa Gilmore in other media A character based on Asa Gilmore named Malcolm Gilmore appears in the ninth season of The Flash (2014). This version is an alias utilized by Eddie Thawne as Mercury Labs' scientist in the year 2049. ==Gizmo==

Summer Gleeson is a news reporter from Gotham City. She was originally created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm for the Batman: The Animated Series in 1992, where she was voiced by Mari Devon. Gleeson was later introduced to the comics in Batman: Gotham Knights #33 (2002). Summer Gleeson in other media Summer Gleeson appears in flashbacks depicted in The Penguin episode "Cent'Anni", portrayed by Nadine Malouf. This version was said to have been killed by the Hangman while investigating the Falcone crime family. ==William Glenmorgan==

Golden Eagle is the name of two characters appearing in media published by DC Comics. Charley Parker Pre-Crisis The original Golden Eagle was Charley Parker, an orphan who lived in the Midway City orphanage and idolized Hawkman. At one point he sent a letter to Hawkman describing his home-made "Hawkman" costume. In Justice League of America #109, Hawkman was ordered to return to Thanagar, thus resigning from the JLA. Golden Eagle debuted seven issues later in Justice League of America #116. Parker explained that one day he had been wearing his "Hawkman" costume and fantasizing he was him when a strange light enveloped him, turning his costume into an exact replica of Hawkman's costume. He also gained the ability to fly due to the replicated wings of his costume. Charley could at will change his street clothes into the Golden Eagle costume. The Justice League is called by the Midway City Police due to several incidents where criminals were dropped off at the police headquarters, captured by someone unknown who left a golden feather behind—Hawkman's old modus operandi. The Leaguers investigate and are attacked by Hawkman's old foe Matter Master, a man who carried a mentally controlled wand that could manipulate matter. The Matter Master thought that the Golden Eagle was Hawkman and brought him to his hidden lair. At the end of the story, Charley was changed back into a normal teenager. He later appeared in Teen Titans #50–52 as a member of Titans West. Ch'al Andar In Hawkman (vol. 4), Charley Parker is reimagined as a courier for the criminal Mick Valdare who was fired after turning eighteen. Desolate, alone, and without the luxuries he had grown accustomed to, Parker considered suicide before being rescued by and becoming a pupil of Hawkman. After Hall is seemingly killed in battle, Parker becomes the new Hawkman and is revealed to be '''Ch'al Andar''', the son of the Thanagarian Fel Andar and the human Sharon Parker. However, he attacks Kendra Saunders, is revealed to have orchestrated Hall's death, and is sent to Thanagar to be judged. Parker is later pardoned, becomes the leader of a group of Wingmen, and gains a cybernetic eyepatch after Hall partially blinds him. He reunites with his father, who encourages him to reform. Aryan Brigade version The second, unnamed Golden Eagle is a white supremacist and member of the Aryan Brigade who is equipped with mechanical wings. Golden Eagle in other media • The Charley Parker incarnation of Golden Eagle appears in Teen Titans Go! #50 as a potential new member of the titular group. • Golden Eagle appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure. ==Golden Glider==

Goldface is an enemy of Green Lantern and the Flash. He was created by Gardner Fox and Gil Kane, and first appeared in Green Lantern (vol. 2) #38 (1965). Keith Kenyon was a political sciences student who was exposed to a chest of gold that had been affected by toxic waste. As a result of exposure, he gained superhuman strength and invulnerability. Deciding to rebel against the wishes of his father, a prominent labor union organizer, he began stealing gold around Coast City, which led to his defeat by Green Lantern. He began to refine his criminal ways by wearing gold-plated armor and using a gun that sprayed liquid gold. After many clashes with Green Lantern, Kenyon decided to change his motif and ruthlessly began taking over criminal empires. He eventually moved to Central City and became a foe of the second Flash (Barry Allen). Later on, Goldface reformed, marrying Amunet Black / Blacksmith, moving to Keystone City, and becoming the commissioner of Union 242. Over time, his elixir transformed his skin into organic gold. Goldface in other media • Goldface appears in Justice League Unlimited, voiced by an uncredited Lex Lang. This version is a member of Gorilla Grodd's Secret Society. • Goldface appears in The Flash, portrayed by Damion Poitier. This version is a metahuman crime boss in the black market weapons business and ex-boyfriend of Amunet Black who can transform into and manipulate gold. • An original incarnation of Goldface named Tajz appears in Green Lantern: The Animated Series #7. This version is an alien from the planet Volkreg and a former friend of Razer whom the Red Lantern Corps rescued from a war and empowered with yellow crystals. • Goldface appears as a character summon in Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure. ==Goldstar==

James Gordon Jr. is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character, created by Frank Miller and Dave Mazzucchelli, first appeared in Batman #407 (May 1987). He is the son of James "Jim" Gordon Sr. and Barbara Kean, and the brother of Barbara Gordon. James moved to Chicago with his mother who divorced the elder Gordon. After his introduction in Batman: Year One, the character appeared almost exclusively in comics set during the Year One era, and went virtually unmentioned in present day. Scott Snyder's story Batman: The Black Mirror reintroduced James as an adult, and establishes that he is a sociopath who tortures and kills for pleasure. He is institutionalized as a teenager after he disfigures a school bus driver who insulted him. After he is released years later, he commits a series of brutal murders, while trying to frame the Joker for his crimes. After nearly killing his mother and capturing his sister, James is apprehended by his father and Batman (Dick Grayson), and institutionalized in Arkham Asylum. In The New 52, James appears in the Batgirl series. He escapes from Arkham, and begins stalking his sister who he views as a rival for his father's affection. The series reveals that he deliberately caused their parents' divorce: he killed a cat his mother had bought for Barbara and then threatened to kill his sister if she did not leave the family and threatened to kill Barbara if she tried to contact them ever again. James Gordon Jr. in other media • James Gordon Jr. appears in The Dark Knight trilogy, portrayed by Hayden Nickel in Batman Begins and Nathan Gamble in The Dark Knight. • Elements of the character are amalgamated with Jack the Ripper in Batman: Gotham by Gaslight. ==Jim Gordon==

The first Gorgon is a supervillain from Angor, a duplicate of Earth in another dimension. The Extremists wipe out Angor in a nuclear explosion, leaving only themselves and a few heroes who flee to Earth. The Extremists pursue the heroes and it is revealed that all but one of them had died and the surviving one, Dreamslayer, used androids of his comrades, including Gorgon, to replace them. The androids are deactivated and stored in the Watchtower. The Earth-8 incarnation of Gorgon is a member of the Extremists who escaped his world before it was destroyed in a nuclear war. He battles the Justice League before being killed by Black Canary. ==Gorilla Boss==