Who Is Bill Henderson? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Bill Henderson is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of William Henderson, with over 150 comic issue appearances. Inspector Henderson was a character from the 1940s radio series "The Adventures of Superman" and the 1950s "Adventures of Superman" TV Show before making his way into Superman and Black Lightning comics in the 70's. At one point he became Metropolis' Police commissioner.

Who is Bill Henderson?

Creation William "Bill" Henderson first appeared apart of the Superman radio series, before getting a boost in popularity thanks to Adventures of Superman . William is a detective or sometimes an inspector (Goes back & forth) who would assist Superman in cases, being in ways his James Gordon Character Evolution William Henderson started off as a recurring character in Superman comics, before moving on to Black Lightning as a supporting character. Later it was revealed he'd became commissioner of the Metropolis police off-panel. Other Media "The Adventures of Superman" Bill Henderson originated in the radio series as a detective friend of Superman's. "Adventures of Superman " (TV) Played by Robert Shayne. Superman (1988) Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (TV) Played by Bret Jennings, Mel Winkler and Richard Belzer. Superman: The Animated Series (TV) Voiced by Mel Winkler. Black Lightning (TV) Played by Damon Gupton.

Key facts

Bill Henderson is of human origin and first appeared in "The Man who betrayed Krypton! / Little Dog Lost!". The character is published by DC Comics. With 150 recorded issue appearances, Bill Henderson ranks among the most featured characters in comics.