Enthusiasts have stumbled upon a cryptic Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Easter egg that hints at the possible release of James Gordon Jr. into the Arkhamverse. Following a prolonged development period and several setbacks, Rocksteady eventually launched its Suicide Squad game recently, immersing players in the Task Force X narrative as they combat mind-controlled Justice League members in an expansive rendition of Metropolis. While the game has received mixed reviews, sparking debates over its plot and live-service approach, many gamers find delight in exploring Rocksteady's rendition of Metropolis in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, akin to their experience with Gotham in the later Batman: Arkham series.
One of the highlights is Rocksteady's tradition of concealing references to the broader DC universe within the game's open-world setting, with observant players uncovering subtle nods to Batman foes like Kite-Man and Calendar Man nestled in Metropolis' streets.
Notably, a more sinister Batman adversary appears to lurk within Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice, as highlighted by a Reddit user, Consistent_Tonight37, on r/SuicideSquadGaming. The user recently identified a wanted poster featuring James Gordon Jr. on a Metropolis wall, indicating his existence in the Arkhamverse and his status as a fugitive pursued by the Metropolis Police Department. There is speculation that James Jr. could serve as a compelling antagonist in an upcoming Rocksteady Batman game, given his nearly as malevolent demeanor as the Joker in the source material.
Exploring James Gordon Jr.
In the comic books, James Gordon Jr. is the son of Commissioner Jim Gordon and the elder sibling of Barbara Gordon, known as Batgirl/Oracle. However, in stark contrast to his heroic family members who ally with Batman, James Jr. embodies a ruthless serial killer persona, frequently clashing with his more virtuous relatives. Despite not being as prominent in Batman's renowned Rogue's Gallery, many fans regard him as one of DC's most chilling villains and anticipate his depiction in a movie or video game adaptation.
Given Rocksteady's history of portraying dark and twisted versions of classic DC villains in the Batman: Arkham games, the studio's rendition of James Gordon Jr. in a Suicide Squad DLC or another full-fledged Arkhamverse title could be intriguing. With James Jr. seemingly at large in Metropolis amidst the chaos caused by Brainiac's invasion, the sinister black sheep of the Gordon lineage likely roams freely in the world of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, intensifying the eerie undertones of the game.