Who Is Harvey Bullock? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Harvey Bullock is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 1,468 comic issue appearances. Harvey Bullock was once a corrupt GCPD cop, until he turned over a new leaf and made a conscious effort to be an honest lawman. He is now one of Jim Gordon's most trusted officers.

Who is Harvey Bullock?

Origin Pre-Crisis Harvey Bullock was named after a real-life television writer. Before the Crisis on Infinite Earths story line, Bullock was originally a corrupted detective. He was ordered by Mayor Hamilton Hill to sabotage Commissioner James Gordon ’s career. He would do so by pretending to be clumsy and ruining their plans on a stake. When Bullock accidentally gave Gordon a heart-attack, it changed Bullock. He turned over a new leaf and tried his best to make up for what he did. Bullock later became a Bishop in the Checkmate Organization. Origin – Post-Crisis After Crisis on Infinite Earths, Harvey Bullock once again became a corrupt cop.

Key facts

Harvey Bullock is of human origin and first appeared in "Judgement Day". The character is published by DC Comics. With 1,468 recorded issue appearances, Harvey Bullock ranks among the most featured characters in comics.