Description

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight (DC Compact Comics Edition) is a genre-defining Elseworlds classic that transports Batman to Victorian Gotham . In the gaslit streets of Gotham, the Dark Knight engages in a battle of wits and shadows with Jack the Ripper himself, a gothic detective who redefined the boundaries of Batman stories.

Tom also continues the story in the story "Master of the Future" , where Batman must confront a mad "prophet" who seeks to stop Gotham from transforming into the 20th century. Two stories, one atmosphere: darkness, mist and legend.

What's inside

• Batman in the Victorian era – an alternative, Gothic interpretation.
• Confrontation with Jack the Ripper – detective suspense and mysteries.
• A sequel to "Master of the Future" with a new threat to Gotham's future.
• Iconic, atmospheric art by Mike Mignola .
• One of DC's most important Elseworlds stories.

About the developers

• Screenplay: Brian Augustyn .
• Art: Mike Mignola .
• Publisher: DC Comics .

Publication

• Title: Batman: Gotham by Gaslight .
• Series: DC Compact Comics .
• Collected issues: Batman: Gotham by Gaslight #1 , Batman: Master of the Future #1 .
• Genre: superhero, gothic detective, alternative history.
• Age rating: T (Teen).
• Release date (On Sale): 2026-01-20 .

Specifications

• Format: Trade Paperback (DC Compact Comics Edition) .
• Number of pages: 120 .
• Dimensions: 5.50" × 8.47" × 0.31" .
• Language: English .
• ISBN: 9781799506652 .

A must-have volume for Batman fans: gothic atmosphere, detective intrigue, and Mignola's visual magic in a convenient, portable Compact format.