Guard

SH0600

2019

DC

The DC Universe features numerous prison guards, with no single, definitively named "Prison Guard" as a major, recurring character. Instead, multiple unnamed guards serve as background figures in stories taking place within prisons like Blackgate Penitentiary or Belle Reve, often depicted as corruptible, indifferent, or occasionally, sympathetic.

These guards' primary function is usually to provide obstacles or plot devices for the protagonists and antagonists. They might be bribed to allow inmates access to contraband, become victims of inmate violence during prison breaks, or serve as a barrier Superman or Batman must overcome to reach a villain.

While lacking individual identities, these nameless guards collectively represent the institutional power dynamics and moral complexities often explored within the DC Universe's depictions of incarceration. Their presence highlights the potential for abuse and the struggles faced by both prisoners and those tasked with maintaining order within these dangerous environments.