Gotham Knights characters: What you need to know about the protectors of Gotham City

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Gotham City is a busy place. If you were to aimlessly throw a batarang from the roof of Ace Chemicals, odds are you're going to clock a famous DC super villain (or hero) in the head. It's why we thought it might be a good idea to run down all of the Gotham Knights characters that are set to feature in the new action-RPG. 

Although Batman is pronounced dead before the beginning of Gotham Knights, the citizens of Gotham City need not worry themselves, as you'll be taking on the role of Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, or Robin to help protect them. As we'll learn in Gotham Knights, the Bat-Family is more than capable of stepping up to make sure the bat-shaped hole in the skyline is filled.

Gotham Knights will let you pick and choose between all four of the playable characters. You can either gravitate towards one, or switch between them all between missions – it really is up to you. And when you start to factor Gotham Knights co-op support into the picture, it's not a bad idea to try and figure out who you'll want to play as now. 

So keep reading to brush up on all the playable Gotham Knights characters, as well as some of the supporting stars you'll meet (or hear about) throughout the adventure. 

Name: Barbara Gordon Alias: BatgirlSignature weapon: Tonfa

While there have been various incarnations of Batgirl over the years across DC media, the most iconic version probably falls to Barbara Gordon, and Gotham Knights gives Barbara some of her key backstory beats comic fans will recognise. 

After being paralysed from the waist down, Barbara took on the role of Oracle, providing Batman crucial intel, communications, and support from the Bat Cave. Surgeries, physical therapy, and pain management help Barbara to make a recovery,