![]() ![]() ![]() I like Batman, and I like to read about Jack, the Ripper topic, so why hadn’t I read it before? Well, so much good books, so little time, I haven’t any better reason to justify myself. It was a good moment to do it, since last weekend (August 2017), there was a book fair in my country, Costa Rica, so I was able to buy this TPB with a good discount. I’ve known about this story since some years ago, but until now, knowing about the incoming direct-to-video animated movie adaptation is that I pushed myself to read it. Letterers: John Workman & Willie Schubert Illustrator: Mike Mignola & Eduardo Barreto This TPB edition collects “Batman: Gotham by Gaslight” and “Batman: Master of the Future”, the two part of the elsewords miniseries “Victorian Batman”. This story also suffers because of the short length, but I really enjoyed the final reveal and the action.Ĭonsidering this was written over three decades ago, Gotham by Gaslight is a good collection for Batman fans looking for a unique tale! This collection also features a second story, The Masters of the future (1991) with arts by Eduardo Barreto. The identity of Jack was easily guessable, and the whole last act was not as good as expected. ![]() Craig Russell, this 1989 Batman story is a fun ride, but the one-shot short format of the story didn't allow the plot to mature enough to be a classic. Penned by Brian Augustyn with art by Mike Mignola and P. Gotham by Gaslight is the very first elsewhere story published by DC, and it's been quoted as one of the best in the set. Someone who had a spell of notoriety in London. Alas, Just like the bat, someone else has found his home in Gotham. He is a man with a mission, and the mission compels him to don the cape of the bat to fight the evils of the dark. Wealthy Gentleman Bruce Wayne has returned from his long and mysterious Europe trip after years of absence. Other Augustyn-Waid editor-writer partnerships included The Comet (DC/Impact, 1992) and Impulse (DC, 1995–1996).Īugustyn currently works as story editor for publisher Red Giant Entertainment and their Giant-Size Comics line of free print comic book titles which debuted on as part of Free Comic Book Day.[ Under Augustyn's stewardship, the Flash was brought out from the shadow of his predecessors and increased his powers dramatically. He served as the managing editor of Visionary Comics Studio.Īs editor of The Flash beginning in 1989, Augustyn brought in Mark Waid as writer in 1992, which led to an acclaimed eight-year run. In 1988, he joined DC, starting out as a co-editor on Action Comics during its period as a weekly title.ĭuring the late 1980s and early 1990s Augustyn was an editor for DC Comics, where he edited The Flash, Justice League and the Impact Comics line of titles.Īugustyn was recognized for his work in the industry with the Wizard Fan Award for Favorite Editor in 1994. He then edited Syphons and Speed Racer for NOW Comics in 1987. It's definitely enjoyable on its own terms for the novelty of the time and setting, but one would hope that if this is the direction the creators want to take the Batman franchise, they'll do more than simply plug in a half dozen or so historical reference points to give the movie authenticity.Augustyn got his start in the industry in 1986 as an editor for Tru Studios' Trollords. It doesn't quite strike the right balance between showing what these well-known characters would be like in a different time and telling the story itself. The mystery behind the killer is a surprise, all things considered, and presents a unique take on the character's twisted motives for the murders.Īt the same time, the "whodunit" of it all feels a little too much like a Scooby-Doo! episode, with a lot more adult content and far fewer clues to help the audience play along in solving the mystery. On the whole, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight is an interesting take on the now-familiar tale of the misunderstood vigilante and playboy philanthropist. Set during the Victorian era, it places Batman/Bruce Wayne among the street urchins, burlesque dancers, moral reformers, and Jack the Ripper-style killers of the time. This is a unique take on the Batman story. ![]()
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