Unlike our history books would lead us to believe bruce deduced the identity of jack the. It spawned a sequel master of the future 1991 also written by augustyn but with art by eduardo barreto. The absolute edition was announced in december, for a september 2020 release. The very first elseworlds tale reimagines the dark knight detective in victorian times and pits him against the infamous murderer jack the. Featuring the voice talents of bruce greenwood, jennifer carpenter, anthony head, scott peterson, john dimaggio, grey delisle, and yuri. Gotham by gaslight is a murder mystery set in an alternate batman timeline. Gotham by gaslight animated movie, check out the home media release of batman and harley quinn, which can be preordered now for release on august 29, 2017 from. Augustyn is not frank miller or alan moore or grant morrison, so the more edgy or experimental elements are lacking, but this remains a solid reimagining of batman. It was also revealed that the film will feature batwoman, as well as batwing. A former dc comics editor, brian augustyn wrote some of the first dc elseworlds tales, including batman. In other part of the city, big bill dust is coordinating a gang of three youngsters to steal an elderly couple, but he is stopped by batman, who lets the boys go away. Free from the shackles of continuity and canon the book was unrivaled in. The story revolves around a 19th century version of bruce wayne making his debut as batman just as jack the ripper has arrived in gotham city.
Based on a 1989 comic by brian augustyn, mike mignola, and p. In the 19th century, bruce wayne recalls the murder of his parents by a highwayman and remembers the bats which swarmed over the murderer. Animation is setting its sights on another icon batman story from the 1980s, gotham by gaslight. Arkham origins, black mask orders a hit on the dark knight and assassins from all across gotham city answer the call. Gotham by gaslight is one of the first official elseworld versions of batman. There is a fun nod to the joker when bruce visits james gordon, but he is not the point of this story. Gotham by gaslight is a dc comics oneshot by brian augustyn and mike mignola, with inks by p. Jan 26, 2018 in the second episode of comic book spotlight, the nerd hubs trey griffeth delivers his take on the story behind dcs latest animated movie, gotham by gaslight. First published in 1989, eventually labelled as being part of dc comics elseworlds line, batman.
Even to this day, people look fondly on this series. Batman gotham by gaslight by brain augustyn and mike mignola is an elseworlds tale that sends batman back to the victorian era where he encounters jack the ripper in late 19th century gotham. The story revolves around a 19thcentury version of bruce wayne making his debut as batman just as jack the ripper has arrived in gotham city. Both were intriguing and thrilling alternate takes on batman, and here are five reasons why white knight is the best alternatetimeline batman comic and five more on why its gotham by gaslight. Bruce returns home to don the cape and cowl, at the same time as jack the ripper comes to gotham and begins to kill women as he had in england. The bestselling video game comes to comic books in batman. Ignore the fact that gotham by gaslight in an alternate reality and you have an archetypal batman story in which he solves the biggest unsolved true crime mystery ever recorded and you could understand the magnitude of the tale. The comic was a brisk 52 pages, more like dipping a toe into the. Set in 1889, the book centres around batman taking down jack the ripper. Augustyn is not frank miller or alan moore or grant morrison, so the more edgy or experimental elements are lacking, but this remains a solid reimagining of batman that is contextually believable and highly enjoyable.
Home entertainment, featuring an alternate version of the dc comics character batman. On july 11, 2015, as part of the san diego comic con, dc comics announced batman. This volume includes the breakthrough tales gotham by gaslight and master of the future that pit the dark knight against jack the ripper and a deathdealer from the skies over gotham city. Throughout the book we see some really cool newspaper headlines. The inside front cover gives the book the full title of gotham by gaslight. It is the thirtieth film in the dc universe animated original movies series. Comic books in batman gotham by gaslight mycomicshop. With bruce greenwood, jennifer carpenter, chris cox, john dimaggio.
Im not exactly the biggest fan of jack the ripper, generally the most i know of him are when various tv shows that i watch have the random episode where they go back in time or something along those lines to have a jack the ripper episode. This volume includes the breakthrough elseworlds specials gotham by gaslight and master of the future that pit the dark knight againt jack the ripper and a deathdealer from the skies over gotham. This oneshot graphic novel is part of dc comics elseworlds series which takes an. Lets start with the cover, that is the coolest batsuit ever, and you get to see more of it on the. Gotham by gaslight is a collection of two elseworld batman stories set in the victorian era. Jack the ripper is the main antagonist of the dc elseworlds comic book story batman. Dc animated films rarely disappoint and this is no exception. Gotham by gaslight by brian augustyn, mike mignola, p. Nov 14, 2017 the documentary traces the influence of the comic book story, and why gotham by gaslight stands the test of time. In the 19th century, bruce wayne recalls the murder of his parents by a highwayman and remembers the. No reason for the cancelation was provided, though the book will be solicited again in a different format. Jack the ripper, clashing with gotham and its ruling elite.
He perfectly captures the victorian vibe and also manages to provide a sense of gothic atmosphere. Gotham by gaslight, and its animated film adaptation. Batman gotham by gaslight book by mike mignola artist. Gotham by gaslight by brian augustyn, mike mignola. No mutants, no killer clowns, no sideshow dwarves, no gangsters. Dc comics solicited a reprint of their very first elseworlds book, batman. The comic book gotham by gaslight had come out in 1989, and it had story by brian augustyn and art from hellboydesigner mike mignola. Jan 19, 2018 what did we think of this animated adaptation of the dc elseworlds classic, available on digital on jan. Jan 19, 2018 the story is inspired by gotham by gaslight, a oneshot elseworlds comic book from writer brian augustyn and artist mike mignola. As police commissioner james gordon tries to calm the fears of gotham s citizens over the butcher named jack the ripper, the masked vigilante batman does some detective work of his own, with.
Preying on the citys women, this killer is as precise as he is cruel. The first elseworld featurette batman in the distant past of gotham, at the crossroads of where the gothic 19th century meets the modern age. Gotham by gaslight flights, tights, and movie nights. This batman is trying to hunt down jack the ripper in a victorian era setting. Gotham by gaslight, revolutionized the comic book industry. Dc has canceled the upcoming absolute edition of batman. Gotham by gaslight animated movie, check out the home media release of batman and harley quinn on august 29, 2017 from an. Comic art, comic books, jack kirby, gotham, art for sale, the selection, batman.
Bruce plays the socialite while batman stalks the night as does jack the ripper. Bruce wayne, selina kyle, commissioner gordon, and a host of other well known batman characters are transported to the 1880s. Soon after, in the streets, she is killed by jack the ripper. This noir format is perfect for showcasing the exploits of the batman in the stark light and dark of uncolored sequential art. Gotham by gaslight by riddlersriddle on february 14, 2018 an animated adaptation of the classic elseworlds comic was a longtime coming and unfortunately, couldve done with a bit longer. Gotham by gaslight is an elseworlds story written by bryan augustyn and penciled by mike mignola, and the first alternative continuity graphic novel in being oficially considered one. Dc comics fans will know this as an elseworld comic book.
Gotham by gaslight is the latest dc animated movie, and its one that fans have been waiting for. Presenting for the first time the adventures of the victorian era batman in one edition. White knight and gotham by gaslight, which fall under the dc black label and elseworlds imprints, do just this. Gotham by gaslight by brian augustyn and mike mignola, which. Gotham by gaslight happens to be among the earliest elseworld stories in the dc comics universe which means that it is outside the continuity of main dc comics. Both of these stories about a batman from another time are collected in a hardcover volume, batman noir.
Jan 30, 2018 gotham by gaslight is considered the first elseworlds title, retroactively named so because the concept didnt exist at the time it was printed in 1989. The elseworlds series took their characters and reset them in time periods or circumstances different from their established histories and told one shot stories around these new ideas. Taking place one hundred years before it was published 1889 in victorian age london and gotham gaslight is 112 pages of graphic novel genius. Mar 12, 20 a former dc comics editor, brian augustyn wrote some of the first dc elseworlds tales, including batman. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The book features batman in 1889, fighting jack the ripper when the serial killer comes to gotham city. Gotham by gaslight audio commentary join executive producer bruce timm. In an alternative victorian age gotham city, batman begins his war on crime while he investigates a new series of murders by jack the ripper.
Here, bruce wayne looks to fund the first gothams world fair in hopes of bringing some light to gotham. Gotham by gaslight, a distinctive reprint series displaying comic artistry in black and white. In an age of mystery and superstition, how would the people of gotham react to a weird creature of the night, a batgarbed vigilante feared by the guilty and the innocent alike. In an age of mystery and superstition, how would the people of gotham react to a. Taking place in 1889 in a victorianesque gotham city, it follows the story of how bruce wayne became batman in an. Jim gordon, alfred pennyworth, and princess julie madison. But while the world prepares to witness the glittery glory of gothams technological advances, there is a. Gotham by gaslight is a unique retelling of the batman origin. Taking place in 1889 in a victorianesque gotham city, it. For the film based on this graphic novel, see batman. Aside from that, theres also the mediocre comic book movie from hell. It was prestige format, complete with the cool cardboard cover and. The story is original and not based on any comic book story. The documentary traces the influence of the comic book story, and why gotham by gaslight stands the test of time.
Dc comics cancels absolute gotham by gaslight bleeding cool. Gotham by gaslight is a 2018 american animated superhero film produced by warner bros. Gotham by gaslight elseworlds paperback march 12, 20. Gotham by gaslight last edited by pikahyper on 042419 07. In a twopart arc with gotham by gaslight and master of the future. Unfortunately one of the main suspects is bruce wayne himself. Gotham by gaslight might just be one of the best alternative stories that dc comics ever told. Gotham by gaslight, the dc universe animated movie. A year after the release of the highprofile adaptation of batman. Batman gotham by gaslight has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. But what is it about this nearly 30yearold comic that makes it such an ideal candidate for a dc universe animated original movie. Adam basciano in an age of mystery and superstition, how would the people of gotham react to a weird creature of the night, a batgarbed vigilante feared by the guilty and the innocent alike. He is a fictionalized version of the infamous real life serial killer of the same name, though his true identity differs between the comic and film versions.
Gotham by gaslight takes place at the turn of the century as americas continued industrial revolution is to be showcased at a worlds fair hosted by gotham city. Gotham by gaslight by riddlersriddle on february 14, 2018 an animated adaptation of the classic elseworlds comic was a longtime. His other comics credits include the flash, impulse, the ray, black condor and more, as well as the indie comics sensation trollords. Gotham by gaslight is a dc comics graphic novel by brian augustyn and mike mignola with inks by p. Labelled as the first elseworld story, it allowed the dark knight to be taken in new directions. By brian augustyn and mike mignola since its october, its time to revisit an absolute classic. The groundbreaking elseworlds tales of the victorian era are back in a new blackandwhite edition that showcases the artistry of mike mignola, p. Presenting for the first time the adventures of the victorian era batman in one 112page edition. Warmly received by batman fans as well as comic fans in general, gotham by gaslight encouraged dc comics to inaugurate a new comic imprint, elseworlds, which, like the imaginary stories of years past, showcased alternative takes on the classic dc comics characters. Although it was not initially labeled as such, gotham by gaslight is considered to be the. Actually, eagleeyed viewers will notice that several nods were given to gotham by gaslights comic book sequel, master of the future, but various other characters from the batman mythos are.