After a gap of thirty-five years, the beloved series has made a comeback with Andy Diggle’s Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The Kryptonian Age. Now, the Elseworlds narrative continues to flourish with the highly anticipated sequel, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – A League for Justice, which is set to captivate fans once again.
Last year marked a transformational period for DC’s Elseworlds imprint with the debut of Gotham by Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age. This installment revitalized the renowned saga of Batman set in a Victorian backdrop. The narrative will be further expanded on July 9, 2025, when Gotham by Gaslight: A League for Justice #1 is released, featuring the creative talents of Andy Diggle and Leandro Fernández.
This new saga seamlessly transitions from where The Kryptonian Age concluded, immersing audiences in the dawn of the Gilded Age Justice League. Readers can look forward to the convergence of iconic heroes, including Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Green Lantern, Flash, Cyborg, and Martian Manhunter. Together, they will embark on a quest to uncover the secrets behind alien relics introduced during the Kryptonian Age.
DC’s First Elseworlds Title Returns: Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – A League for Justice
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In this exciting continuation, Diggle expands upon the rich legacy created by Augustyn and Mignola in their 1989 classic Batman: Gotham by Gaslight. By extending this Elseworlds narrative beyond Gotham, Diggle artfully infuses a Gilded Age aesthetic into other beloved DC characters. The storyline compellingly reintroduces Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Cyborg, Flash, and Martian Manhunter, intricately weaving their backstories into the Victorian context and paving the way for their collective journey.
The conclusion of The Kryptonian Age sees these legendary figures meeting in Smallville, Kansas, triggering pivotal, albeit short, interactions among them. Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – A League for Justice is poised to deliver the narrative culmination of the previous installment, with these heroes coming together, likely to establish their own version of the League. Their central mission will involve untangling the complexities and possible repercussions related to the artifacts from the Kryptonian Age that were hinted at throughout the journey.
The Gaslight Heroes Aren’t Ready to Form the Justice League Just Yet
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For those familiar with The Kryptonian Age, it’s evident that the heroes are still grappling with misunderstandings and misperceptions that prevent them from aligning as allies in A League for Justice. The climax of The Kryptonian Age is fraught with conflict, misunderstandings, and confrontations. For instance, Green Lantern hurls Batman through a wall, while Wonder Woman and Martian Manhunter erroneously perceive Superman as their adversary. Clearly, these characters have much ground to cover before they can unite as the Victorian-era Justice League.