Blackgate Penitentiary

Blackgate Penitentiary is a prison located near Gotham City.

History

Bertrand Eldon worked at Blackgate Penitentiary as the executioner to the prisoners. However, he learned that he was actually killing innocent people on the orders of corrupt officials, making him vow to get revenge and kill those who were responsible for him murdering the innocent.^[1]

In December 2013, Eddie Slick was incarcerated at Blackgate Penitentiary for arson.^[2]

In October 2018, Margot was incarcerated at Blackgate Penitentiary for theft.^[3]

In early 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.^[1]

In late 2019, Grant Wilson was incarcerated at Blackgate Penitentiary for terrorism.^[4]

In December 2019, Jacob Kane was imprisoned at Blackgate for the alleged murder of his wife, Catherine Hamilton.^[5]

Known employees

Current employees

• Jimmy

Former employees

• Bertrand Eldon (executioner; resigned; deceased)

Known inmates

Current Inmates

• Raymond Calverick
• Grant Wilson/Deathstroke

Former inmates

• Chris "The Fist" Medlock (released)
• Eddie Slick (released)
• Jacob Kane (exonerated)
• Margot/Magpie (transferred to Arkham)

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)
• "A Mad Tea-Party"

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