Where to start withGotham by Gaslight
2 versions · originally a book, 2006
Themes: Jack the Ripper, Social Injustice, Dystopian Society, Detective, Poverty.
Start with Gotham by Gaslight (Brian Augustyn, 2006) — the book. Gotham by Gaslight exists in 2 versions across media, beginning as a book in 2006; each is ranked below by what it does best.
Gotham by Gaslight reimagines the Dark Knight as a Victorian-era detective hunting Jack the Ripper through a steampunk-infused Gotham City.
✦ Most fans start here
Gotham by Gaslight (2006)
The original novel
✦ Start hereGotham by Gaslight
Brian Augustyn · Book · 2006
The original 2006 Gotham by Gaslight book offers the definitive comic experience, providing a dense, atmospheric narrative that establishes the Victorian aesthetic and the iconic confrontation with Jack the Ripper.
2018 film
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
Film · 2018
The 2018 Batman: Gotham by Gaslight movie translates the source material into a dynamic animated format, effectively visualizing the period-specific technology and the grim, smog-choked streets of this alternative Gotham City.
Common questions
Is Batman: Gotham by Gaslight a sequel to the 2006 book?
No, the 2018 film Batman: Gotham by Gaslight is an adaptation of the 2006 book Gotham by Gaslight. It serves as a cinematic retelling of the original story rather than a direct sequel or a continuation of the narrative established in the source material.
Should I read the 2006 Gotham by Gaslight book before watching the movie?
Reading the 2006 Gotham by Gaslight book first allows you to compare the original source material to the 2018 film adaptation. While the movie is based on the book, consuming the original text provides the foundational experience intended by the creators of this Victorian-era Batman story.
What is the primary difference between the 2006 Gotham by Gaslight book and the 2018 movie?
The primary difference is the format of the content. The 2006 Gotham by Gaslight is a book, while the 2018 release is a movie adaptation. Both titles explore the same core premise, but they utilize different mediums to present the narrative of the Victorian-era Batman.
Is Gotham by Gaslight considered a standalone story?
Yes, Gotham by Gaslight is a standalone title. Whether you engage with the 2006 book or the 2018 movie adaptation, the story functions as a self-contained narrative that does not require prior knowledge of other Batman series or external storylines to understand the plot.