Batman: Gotham Noir
| Batman: Gotham Noir | |
|---|---|
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| Publication date | March 2001 |
| Number of issues | 1 |
| Main character(s) | James Gordon |
| Creative team | |
| Writer(s) | Ed Brubaker |
| Penciller(s) | Sean Phillips |
| Inker(s) | Sean Phillips |
| Letterer(s) | Bill Oakley |
| Colorist(s) | Dave Stewart |
Batman: Gotham Noir is an Elseworlds graphic novel published by DC Comics in 2001, written by Ed Brubaker, with art by Sean Phillips.
Plot
Gotham Noir takes place in Gotham City in the year 1949, and is told through the eyes of James Gordon, written as a hard-boiled alcoholic private detective. He is caught up in a massive conspiracy involving the corrupt Mayor's office and connections to Gotham Organized Crime when a beautiful young woman turns up dead and Gordon is framed for her murder. Batman is merly a minor character in this story.
Critical reaction
Batman gained critical praise.[1][2][3]
References
- ↑ Goldstein, Hilary (2005-06-02). "Batman: Gotham Noir Review". Uk.ign.com. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
- ↑ "8 of the Best Noir Comics: Crime Does Pay". Comicsalliance.com. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
- ↑ Jason Brice. "Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham #1 Review - Silver Bullet Comics". Comicsbulletin.com. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
See also
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