Where to start
Gotham by Gaslight
2 versions · originally a book, 2006
Themes: Jack the Ripper, Social Injustice, Dystopian Society, Detective, Poverty.
Gotham by Gaslight reimagines the Dark Knight as a Victorian detective hunting Jack the Ripper through a smog-filled, industrial cityscape.
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Gotham by Gaslight (2006)
The original novel
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Brian Augustyn · Book · 2006
Gotham by Gaslight (2006) serves as the definitive source material, offering readers a gritty, atmospheric exploration of Batman’s origins within a gaslit, nineteenth-century setting that defined this iconic Elseworlds concept.
2018 film
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
Film · 2018
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight (2018) translates the Victorian mystery into a stylized animated feature, emphasizing the visceral, cinematic tension of a detective tracking a serial killer through the shadows of history.
Common questions
Is Gotham by Gaslight available as both a book and a movie?
Yes, Gotham by Gaslight exists in two formats. You can experience the story through the original 2006 book or watch the 2018 animated adaptation. Both versions share the same title and explore the Victorian-era setting of the story.
Should I read the book or watch the movie for Gotham by Gaslight first?
You can choose either format to start your experience with Gotham by Gaslight. The 2006 book provides the original source material, while the 2018 movie offers a visual adaptation. Both versions present the same narrative premise in their respective mediums.
What order should I consume the Gotham by Gaslight titles?
There is no strict chronological order required for Gotham by Gaslight. You can read the 2006 book to see the source material or view the 2018 movie to see the adaptation. Both titles function independently as standalone entries in the series.
Is the 2018 Batman: Gotham by Gaslight movie based on the book?
Yes, the 2018 movie Batman: Gotham by Gaslight is a direct adaptation of the 2006 book Gotham by Gaslight. The film translates the Victorian-era story from the pages of the original book into an animated feature format.