Convergence: Shazam! #1-2 is a tie-in to the Convergence ( Review) ( Reading Order) event.Batman: Gotham by Gaslight: It is Victorian times and Gotham is looking a little Londonish.Countdown Presents the Search for Ray Palmer: Gotham by Gaslight #1 takes place after Countdown Presents: The Search for Ray Palmer: Red Rain #1.This volume references other comic books, detailed below: Gotham by Gaslight The Deluxe Edition features mostly standalone stories set within their own universe. Overall, the quality of this collection’s visuals is a bit mixed but ends up trending toward positive. The final few chapters feature gorgeous visuals from Evan Shaner but these are almost entirely devoted to the Shazam family, only devoting a few scenes to Batman. The third story is similar in that it offers a few unique takes on Gotham and introduces a unique new character but ultimately feels a bit forgettable. However, the version of Batman seen in this second story is not as uniquely designed as the one seen in the first and the villain’s design is relatively unremarkable. The next chapter also provides some imaginative takes on a Gotham City of the past. Here, Mignola’s dark and imaginative visuals wonderfully set the stage for a turn of the century story about Batman and Jack the Ripper. The volume starts with Mike Mignola’s beautiful work on the original Gotham by Gaslight graphic novel. The artwork in Gotham by Gaslight The Deluxe Edition is mostly positive. Seeing these comics provide a few, tiny glimpses of this universe may be worthwhile to some but they don’t add much to the reading experience provided by this book. Meanwhile, the Convergence: Shazam! entries are fantastic Shazam stories but simply do not work as an expansion of the Gaslight universe, as the Gaslight Batman makes little more than a cameo here. The Countdown Presents story is fun in the way it adds new characters to this world but, ultimately, stands poorly on its own, divorced from the rest of the Search for Ray Palmer narrative. The rest of the Gotham by Gaslight The Deluxe Edition fares even worse. However, it does not have the darkness that made the original stand out and the main villain is not nearly as interesting. It still manages to capitalize on the comic’s unique setting and still does some interesting things with the era. This story doesn’t fare quite as well as its predecessor. The other large story in Gotham by Gaslight The Deluxe Editionis the original graphic novel’s sequel, Batman: Master of the Future. All of this makes for a compelling narrative told through a unique world. At this point, Batman’s detective skills are pushed to the forefront and his intellect, not his fighting prowess, uncovers the Ripper’s identity and saves the day.
Then, it gets more interesting as Bruce Wayne is tried for Jack the Ripper’s crimes and then, somewhat unexpectedly, is found guilty. It starts off by showcasing its unique setting through some standard Batman heroics. This is a dark and gripping story about Bruce Wayne emerging as Batman at the same time Jack the Ripper begins terrorizing Gotham. The crown jewel in Gotham by Gaslight The Deluxe Editionis the original Gotham by Gaslight graphic novel. In the end, this volume is notable for collecting the original Gotham by Gaslight comic but, besides that, is only worthwhile for fans who really want to see every small extension of this original. Finally, the book collects a few other stories that only barely relate to the original, including an entire chapter that doesn’t even feature anyone or anything from it. This is followed by the original comic’s average-quality sequel. This is an entertaining comic on its own and an important piece of DC Comics history. The volume starts with its high point, the titular Gotham by Gaslight graphic novel. Storyīatman: Gotham by Gaslight The Deluxe Edition is a mix of quality. This is a book for fans looking to experience the original Gotham by Gaslight story or fans desperate for every extension to the original story, no matter the quality. However, the stories following it mostly range from average to unnecessary. The original “Gotham by Gaslight” tale still holds up and is a joy to read today.
Overall: This volume contains one awesome story and a succession of underwhelming sequels to that story. The volume’s other stories are barely related to Gotham by Gaslight and are only good for offering a few quick glimpses of its world. The majority of this collection’s artwork is positive.Ĭons: The sequel to Gotham by Gaslight is just average. Pros: The original Gotham by Gaslight story is great on its own and is a worthwhile piece of DC Comics history.
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