Batman: Gotham by Gaslight: DC Compact Comics Edition

Brian Augustyn, Mike Mignola

ISBN 10: 1799506657 / ISBN 13: 9781799506652

Published by DC Comics, US, 2026

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Step into the shadows of Victorian Gotham where the Dark Knight confronts Jack the Ripper and a mad prophet in this genre-defining Elseworlds classic. Before Elseworlds became a staple of DC storytelling, there was Gotham by Gaslight. This groundbreaking tale transports Batman to the gaslit streets of 19th-century Gotham, where he faces the terror of Jack the Ripper in a battle of wits and shadows. With its dark, atmospheric visuals and gripping narrative, this story redefined the boundaries of Batman's world. The saga continues with Master of the Future, a thrilling sequel where Batman contends with a deranged prophet seeking to halt Gotham's evolution into the 20th century. Both stories deliver a unique blend of gothic aesthetics and superhero intrigue.This volume collects Batman: Gotham by Gaslight #1 and Batman: Master of the Future #1.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Batman: Gotham by Gaslight: DC Compact Comics Edition
• Publisher: DC Comics, US
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1799506657
• ISBN 13: 9781799506652
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Mignola, Mike
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Step into the shadows of Victorian Gotham where the Dark Knight confronts Jack the Ripper and a mad prophet in this genre-defining Elseworlds classic.

Before Elseworlds became a staple of DC storytelling, there was Gotham by Gaslight. This groundbreaking tale transports Batman to the gaslit streets of 19th-century Gotham, where he faces the terror of Jack the Ripper in a battle of wits and shadows. With its dark, atmospheric visuals and gripping narrative, this story redefined the boundaries of Batman's world.

The saga continues with Master of the Future, a thrilling sequel where Batman contends with a deranged prophet seeking to halt Gotham's evolution into the 20th century. Both stories deliver a unique blend of gothic aesthetics and superhero intrigue.

This volume collects Batman: Gotham by Gaslight #1 and Batman: Master of the Future #1.

About the Author

A former DC Comics editor, Brian Augustyn wrote some of the first DC Elseworlds tales, including BATMAN: GOTHAM BY GASLIGHT. His other comics credits include THE FLASH, IMPULSE, THE RAY, BLACK CONDOR and more, as well as the indie comics sensation TROLLORDS.