Gotham City Living

Gotham City Living
Author: Erica McCrystal
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2021-04-08
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 135014892X

Framing Gotham City as a microcosm of a modern-day metropolis, Gotham City Living posits this fictional setting as a hyper-aware archetype, demonstrative of the social, political and cultural tensions felt throughout urban America. Looking at the comics, graphic novels, films and television shows that form the Batman universe, this book demonstrates how the various creators of Gotham City have imagined a geography for the condition of America, the cast of characters acting as catalysts for a revaluation of established urban values. McCrystal breaks down representations of the city and its inhabitants into key sociological themes, focusing on youth, gender, sexuality, race and ethnicity, class disparity and criminality. Surveying comic strip publications from the mid-20th century to modern depictions, this book explores a wide range of material from the universe as well as the most contemporary depictions of the caped crusader not yet fully addressed in a scholarly context. These include the works of Tom King and Gail Simone; the films by Christopher Nolan and Tim Burton; and the Batman animated series and Gotham television shows. Covering characters from Batman and Robin to Batgirl, Catwoman and Poison Ivy, Gotham City Living examines the Batman franchise as it has evolved, demonstrating how the city presents a timeline of social progression (and regression) in urban American society.

DC Comics: Villains of Gotham City (Tiny Book)

DC Comics: Villains of Gotham City (Tiny Book)
Author: Insight Editions
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2020-09-29
Genre: Art
ISBN: 168383481X

Explore the mysteries of Batman's Gotham City in this miniature art book. Throughout Batman's rich comic book history his home of Gotham City has been a minefield of dangerous foes and exciting adventures. Now, fans can hold the details of this sprawling metropolis in the palm of their hand with DC Comics: Field Guide to Gotham City. Featuring intriguing secrets and fascinating details, this colorful illustrated mini book exposes the underbelly of Gotham City and all the characters that dwell within. Part of Insight Editions' new collectible series of mini books, this is the perfect gift for any DC Comics fan.

Good Night, Gotham City

Good Night, Gotham City
Author: R. J. Cregg
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2017-10-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534404171

Come along with Batman as he completes his nightly patrol. From Arkham Asylum to Gotham Harbor, he shows Robin how to check that the city is safe and their work is done.

DC Comics: Exploring Gotham City

DC Comics: Exploring Gotham City
Author: Matthew Manning
Publisher: Insight Editions
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2021-02-16
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781647220617

Discover the secrets of Gotham City with this large-scale interactive book, DC Comics: Exploring Gotham City. DC Comics: Exploring Gotham City combines striking full-color illustrations of Gotham City with interactive elements that reveal the secrets of the most fascinating locations from the birthplace of the Dark Knight. Explore famous landmarks like the Batcave, Arkham Asylum, and Wayne Manor and uncover the mysteries of the Gotham City. The first in a series of large-scale interactive books that explore the iconic locations from the world of DC Comics, DC Comics: Exploring Gotham City is the perfect book for readers of all ages who want to investigate the tumultuous city Batman calls home.

Heroes of Gotham City

Heroes of Gotham City
Author:
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2016-08-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1481477226

"Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger."

DC Comics: Batman: Quotes from Gotham City (Tiny Book)

DC Comics: Batman: Quotes from Gotham City (Tiny Book)
Author: Insight Editions
Publisher: Insight Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-08-27
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781683834809

A compact and colorful guide to Batman’s best quotes from his many comic adventures. Batman has gathered a lot of valuable wisdom in his seventy-five years of comic history. Now readers can enjoy his sage advice in this collectible tiny book. Part of an exciting new series of miniature comic book titles, this book compiles all of Batman’s cleverest and wisest quotes and life lessons along with classic artwork in an appealing mini package.

Whistle: A New Gotham City Hero

Whistle: A New Gotham City Hero
Author: E. Lockhart
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2021-09-07
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1779508735

From New York Times bestselling author E. Lockhart (Genuine Fraud, We Were Liars) and artist Manuel Preitano (The Oracle Code) comes a new Gotham City superhero in this exciting YA graphic novel. Seventeen-year-old Willow Zimmerman has something to say. When she’s not on the streets advocating for her community, she’s volunteering at the local pet shelter. She seeks to help all those in need, even the stray dog she’s named Lebowitz that follows her around. But as much as she does for the world around her, she struggles closer to home-taking care of her mother, recently diagnosed with cancer. In desperation, she reconnects with her estranged “uncle” Edward, and he opens the door to an easier life. Through simple jobs, such as hosting his private poker nights with Gotham City’s elites, she is able to keep her family afloat-and afford critical medical treatments for her mother. Then one night, Willow and Lebowitz collide with the monstrous Killer Croc and get injured, waking up able to understand each other. But when Willow discovers that Edward and his friends are actually some of Gotham’s most corrupt criminals, she must make a choice: remain loyal to the man who kept her family together, or use her new powers to be a voice for her community.

Gotham City Sirens Book One

Gotham City Sirens Book One
Author: Paul Dini
Publisher: DC Comics
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2014-10-28
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1401256341

From Emmy and Eisner Award-winning Paul Dini (DETECTIVE COMICS, Batman: The Animated Series) comes GOTHAM CITY SIRENS BOOK ONE! Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn-they’re beautiful, they’re deadly, and for the first time in their lives, all three are trying to fly on the straight and narrow. Tired of playing by other people's rules, regardless of which side of the law they're on, these tough ladies have a new agenda that's all their own, and they'll use any means necessary to pursue it. Only, sometimes, friends can be more trouble than they're worth. Particularly when they're unaccustomed to things like loyalty…or sanity. With the Bat away, these sirens will play, and no one- not Hush, the Riddler, or even the Joker-knows what to expect from the bad girls of Gotham City. But life off the lam is no bed of roses. Especially when maniacs are killing innocents and making it look like the Sirens are the culprits, when Ivy’s new civilian identity proves murderously difficult to maintain, and when Catwoman’s sister comes to town to ride of the demon she believes possesses her… and rid her of her life in the process! Featuring the gorgeous artwork of Guillem March (BATMAN), Andres Guinaldo (NIGHTWING), and more, Batman’s hottest rogues tread a new path by the along with writers Paul Dini, Tony Bedard (SUPERGIRL), Scott Lodbell (TEEN TITANS), and Marc Andreyko (BATWOMAN) in GOTHAM CITY SIRENS BOOK ONE. Collects issues #1-13.

Batman

Batman
Author: Greg Rucka
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2001-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0671774557

With Slavoj Zizek, Alain Badiou is one of the best-known philosophers alive today.

Building Gotham

Building Gotham
Author: Keith D. Revell
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2003
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780801882067

These issues of city-building and institutional change involved more than the familiar push and pull of interest groups or battles between bosses, reformers, immigrants, and natives. Revell explores the ways in which technical values - a distinctive civic culture of expertise - helped to reshape ideas of community, generate new centers of public authority, and change the physical landscape of New York City."--Jacket.