Batman: Gotham By Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #6 (of 6)
(W) Andy Diggle (A) Leandro Fernández
In Shops: Nov 13, 2024
SRP: $4.99
As threats from the past resurface in his present, Batman must work alongside strange new heroes to save the day–including the steel-hearted sheriff of Smallville, Kansas! The Kryptonian Age may have come to a close, but an age of Justice has only just begun!
Batman: Gotham By Gaslight – Kryptonian Age #5 (of 6)
(W) Andy Diggle (A) Leandro Fernández
In Shops: Oct 09, 2024
SRP: $4.99
With Luthor’s schemes revealed, he dispatches his Suicide Squad to Smallville, Kansas to further secure the secrets of the ancient Kryptonian Age. But when the ruthless task force challenges the town’s seemingly bumbling sheriff to a deadly duel, they’ll quickly discover that this lawman is far more super than they ever realized!
Batman: Gotham By Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #4 (of 12)
(W) Andy Diggle (A) Leandro Fernández
In Shops: Sep 11, 2024
SRP: $4.99
WILL LEX LUTHOR BUY THE DAILY PLANET? In its search for ancient relics, the League of Assassins encounters the new bearer of the jade ring of Jong Li: Alan Scott! Meanwhile, in Metropolis, passionate reporter Lois Lane sets out for Kansas to investigate the robber baron looking to buy the Daily Planet…Lex Luthor!
Batman: Gotham By Gaslight – Kryptonian Age #3 (of 12)
(W) Andy Diggle (A) Leandro Fernández
In Shops: Aug 14, 2024
SRP: $4.99
Adam Strange’s understanding of the ancient world is flipped upside down as he’s saved by Diana of Themyscira! Batman searches for the jade ring of Jong Li and goes undercover to confront Selina Kyle for its whereabouts. Little do they know, it’s halfway across the country, on board the same train as a young aerialist named Alan Scott!
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #2 (of 12)
(W) Andy Diggle (A) Leandro Fernández
In Shops: Jul 09, 2024
SRP: $4.99
Upon uncovering a mystery involving ancient relics, Batman must battle against Talia al Ghul and the League of Shadows for control of a dangerous weapon. As court magician John Constantine whispers in the ear of Queen Victoria, and Professor Adam Strange explores the farthest reaches of the Antarctic, the strange rumors they’re all chasing about the lost Kryptonian Age of mankind begin to take on the ring of truth…
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #1 (of 12)
(W) Andy Diggle (A) Leandro Fernández
In Shops: Jun 11, 2024
SRP: $4.99
The new era of Elseworlds kicks off with the return of its crown jewel, the mysterious and gothic world originated by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola! When a mysterious meteor falls on the wide-open plains of the Midwest, it will unleash a chain of events that find Gotham’s bizarre Batman contending with not just the twin threats of the Catwoman and a mysterious international assassin but also the emergence of superhuman beings beyond all comprehension! This sequel series expands the 19th-century DC Universe beyond the confines of Gotham City, showcasing bold new visions of once-familiar heroes… Do not miss it!
When a mysterious meteor falls on the wide-open plains of the Midwest, it will unleash a chain of events that find Gotham’s bizarre Batman contending with not just the twin threats of the Catwoman and a mysterious international assassin but also the emergence of superhuman beings beyond all comprehension! This sequel series expands the 19th-century DC Universe beyond the confines of Gotham City, showcasing bold new visions of once-familiar heroes… Do not miss it! Batman: Gotham by Gaslight is a classic Elseworlds tale, unfortunately, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #1 doesn’t quite excite like the original.
The classic Gotham by Gaslight was originated by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #1 has Andy Diggle and Leandro Fernandez stepping into the creative role, expanding the world in the next adventure. While Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #1 is an entertaining read, the new creative duo can’t quite match the original… yet.
Written by Diggle, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #1 expands this Gotham City focusing in on Catwoman and the talks of an unknown civilization whose remains are on display. Teasing Krypton and a certain Man of Steel, the debut issue is a fine start but doesn’t play off of its setting enough. It feels like it could be transported to modern days and would work with almost no changes. The setting, outfits, and that’s about it are all that would let you know this is the 19-century, though the opening kicks off with a covered wagon.
Still, Diggle creates a fairly entertaining start that’s packed with action and some nice character moments.
The art by Leandro Fernandez is good. It doesn’t quite have the flair of the original but with color by Dave Stewart and lettering by Simon Bowland, it looks good. Where the comic falls a little short is it feels a bit too “clean” for the time period. There’s a lack of grime and dirt, the modern Gotham looks more grungy than this take. There’s some good use of colors by Stewart that really emphasizes small details or the setting and situation. It looks good but not memorable.
The original Gotham by Gaslight is a modern classic. It’d be difficult for Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #1 to come close to it. It’s not bad in a vacuum but for the hyped return of Elseworlds as well as this beloved setting, it doesn’t hit it out of the park. Where the issue, and where Elseworlds will have trouble, is that alternate takes on worlds and characters are a dime a dozen at this point. It’s not special like it used to. Indicating the line of comics is a solid choice, but, much like this debut, they’ll have a difficult road ahead to stand out.
Story: Andy Diggle Art: Leandro Fernandez
Color: Dave Stewart Letterer: Simon Bowland
Story: 7.5 Art: 8.0 Overall: 7.5 Recommendation: Read
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Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – Kryptonian Age #1 (DC Comics) – Elseworlds returns with a follow up to a classic!
Blood Hunt #3 (Marvel) – The event has been a solid one so far and we’re not sure who has been turned and who hasn’t. We’re expecting more surprises.
Dick Tracy #2 (Mad Cave Studios) – The classic character returns to monthly comics and the debut was a solid one.
Lawful #1 (BOOM! Studios) – Magical meets modern in a walled city with strangely familiar architecture, where two small children with a sense of adventure get a grim reminder of reality…. Greg Pak’s writing? Yeah, we’re checking this out.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Usagi Yojimbo: Saturday Morning Adventures #1 (IDW Publishing) – It’s always fun when these two properties come together and with the Saturday Morning vibe, we’re beyond excited to read the result.
Transformers #9 (Skybound) – The series has been fantastic and Optimus and some of his Autobots are already bringing the battle to the Decepticons who have made contact with Cybertron. It’s another brutal issue!
Ultimate X-Men #4 (Marvel) – It’s a horror comic with an X-Men twist.
X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse #1 (Marvel) – Stories involving Apocalypse finding an heir have been hit and miss but we’re guessing this will be a big deal for things to come.
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age #1 (of 12)
(W) Andy Diggle (A) Leandro Fernández
In Shops: Jun 11, 2024
SRP: $4.99
The new era of Elseworlds kicks off with the return of its crown jewel, the mysterious and gothic world originated by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola! When a mysterious meteor falls on the wide-open plains of the Midwest, it will unleash a chain of events that find Gotham’s bizarre Batman contending with not just the twin threats of the Catwoman and a mysterious international assassin but also the emergence of superhuman beings beyond all comprehension! This sequel series expands the 19th-century DC Universe beyond the confines of Gotham City, showcasing bold new visions of once-familiar heroes… Do not miss it!
