Nightwing is the most common heroic presence. In modern times, it became more dangerous than Gotham, ruled by gangs and a corrupt police department.

The town had a generally poor socio-economic populace, owing in part to failed efforts to transform itself into a manufacturing and shipping center. A former whaling town, which was officially incorporated as a 'Commonwealth' in 1912.

Anton Furst's designs of Gotham for Tim Burton's Batman (1989) have been influential on subsequent portrayals: he set out to 'make Gotham City the ugliest and bleakest metropolis imaginable.' Ī fictional American city that is the home of Superman, and along with Smallville, one of the principal settings for all Superman comics, films, and other adaptations.Ī fictional American city located in New Jersey. It was originally strongly inspired by Trenton, Ontario's history, location, atmosphere, and various architectural styles, and has since incorporated elements from New York City, Detroit, Pittsburgh, London and Chicago. Generally portrayed as a dark, crime-ridden locale, writer/artist Frank Miller has described Gotham City as New York City at night.

Main article: List of fictional towns in comics NameĪ fictional American city that is the home of Batman, and the principal setting for all Batman comics, films, and other adaptations.