Blackgate Penitentiary is a prison located near Gotham City.
History
in December 2013, Eddie Slick was incarcerated at Blackgate Penitentiary for arson.[1]
In 2018, Margaret was incarcerated at Blackgate Penitentiary for theft.[2]
In 2019, Raymond Calverick was incarcerated at Blackgate Penitentiary for obstruction of justice and for framing several innocent individuals for crimes they did not commit simply to raise his reputation for personal gain.[3]
In 2019, Grant Wilson was incarcerated at Blackgate Penitentiary for terrorism.[4]
Known employees
Current employees
Former employees
- Bertrand Eldon (executioner; resigned; deceased)
Known inmates
Current Inmates
Former inmates
- Chris "The Fist" Medlock (released)
- Eddie Slick (released)
Appearances
The Flash
Season 2
- "Flash of Two Worlds" (mentioned)
Batwoman
Season 1
- "Who Are You?" (mentioned)
- "I'll Be Judge, I'll Be Jury" (mentioned)
Arrow
Season 8
- "Present Tense" (mentioned)
Behind the scenes
- Within the DC comics universe, Blackgate Penitentiary is located in Gotham City, the home of the superhero Batman. Blackgate is primarily used for holding any criminal that is not considered criminally insane enough to be placed in Arkham Asylum.
References
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