Gotham Timeline ( Real )

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September 22, 2014

Premiere of Gotham TV series

The TV series Gotham, based on characters from the Batman franchise, premiered on Fox.

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April 25, 2019

Conclusion of Gotham TV series

Gotham aired its final episode, concluding the story of the origins of Batman's universe characters.

Gotham Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 10

James Gordon Assigned to Gotham PD

James Gordon begins his tenure at the Gotham City Police Department, aiming to clean up the city's rampant corruption and crime.

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Year 12

Formation of the GCPD Strike Force

Gordon forms a special strike force within the police to combat organized crime and corrupt officials in Gotham.

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Year 13

Rise of Oswald Cobblepot (The Penguin)

Oswald Cobblepot begins his ascent in Gotham's criminal underworld, establishing himself as a major crime lord.

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Year 13

Introduction of Edward Nygma (The Riddler) into GCPD Forensics

Edward Nygma joins the Gotham City Police Department's forensic division, later becoming the infamous villain, The Riddler.

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Year 14

Barbara Kean's Descent into Villainy

Barbara Kean transitions from a socialite to a criminal figure deeply involved with Gotham's underworld.

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Year 15

Birth of Bruce Wayne's Vigilante Training

Alfred Pennyworth and other mentors begin training young Bruce Wayne in combat and detective skills.

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Year 16

Alliance of Gotham Villains

Several of Gotham's major villains, including Fish Mooney, Oswald Cobblepot, and Selina Kyle, form uneasy alliances to control the city.

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Year 17

James Gordon Becomes GCPD Commissioner

Gordon is promoted to commissioner, gaining greater authority to fight Gotham's corruption and crime.

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Year 18

Bruce Wayne Begins His Vigilante Activities

Bruce Wayne starts his journey as a vigilante, laying the groundwork to become Batman.