Gotham by Gaslight
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781417817207 (1417817208)
Publish date: August 30th 2006
Publisher: San Val
Edition language: English
Category:
Science Fiction,
Historical Fiction,
Steampunk,
Alternate History,
Sequential Art,
Graphic Novels,
Comics,
Graphic Novels Comics,
Comic Book,
Superheroes,
Dc Comics,
Batman
Series: Victorian Batman -2 (#1)
Um, yes, please! This was brilliantly written, suspenseful, and the art was perfectly matched to the story. The characters are themselves, just in a different time, and it was nice to see how people like the Joker would fit into this alternate universe. Also, old-timey Jewish meat market. ...
Not nearly as good as I had hoped, but pretty good none-the-less. Love the first half of this volume where Batman is trying to solve the crimes of Jack the Ripper. Real cool! I definitely like the look of a 1889 Batman.
This was a very good read. If you like Victorian settings and adventure, then this book is for you. This particular edition collects two stories: the title story, and its sequel, "Master of the Future." It is part of the DC Elseworlds series, which is basically an alternate history/settings series t...