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Evolution of Gotham City

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  • Beginning of Gotham City

    In 1940 Gotham City was introduced in the Batman comics.

  • The Brave and the Bold #25 (September, 1959)

    The Brave and the Bold #25 (September, 1959)
    This comic book introduced the Suicide Squad into the DC comics. This would eventually evolve into a popular DC franchise that features fan favorites as well as new characters.

  • Detective Comics Vol 1 #359 (November, 1969)

    Detective Comics Vol 1 #359 (November, 1969)
    Barbara Gordon was introduced as the first Batgirl. Her character was first used as a love interest for Batman. Her character later became ,the tech genius, Oracle.

  • Batman Vol 1 #258 (October, 1974)

    Batman Vol 1 #258 (October, 1974)
    Comic #258 introduced Arkham Asylum. This is a place for the most insane criminals in Gotham. Reoccurring villains have many storylines starting with the asylum.

  • Batman #357 (November, 1982)

    Batman #357 (November, 1982)
    Batman meets Jason Todd stealing the tires off the Batmobile. Batman chooses to take him in and make him the second Robin.

  • Tales of the Teen Titans Vol 1 #44 (July, 1984)

    Tales of the Teen Titans Vol 1 #44 (July, 1984)
    The first Robin from Batman officially graduates his position and is shown as Nightwing. The comic opens more storylines with Nightwing and new Batman sidekicks.

  • The Killing Joke Novel (July, 1988)

    The Killing Joke Novel (July, 1988)
    The novel gives readers more background to Gotham's most notorious villain, Joker.

  • Batman Vol 1 #427 (December, 1988)

    Batman Vol 1 #427 (December, 1988)
    The second Robin, Jason, is brutally murdered by Batman's greatest enemy, the Joker. This event leads to readers getting a deeper look into Batman's mental state and values. The story also opens new storylines about Jason Todd.

  • Batman Vol 1 #441 (November, 1989)

    Batman Vol 1 #441 (November, 1989)
    In comic #441, Tim Drake becomes the third Robin. The story dives into the importance of Batman's need to have a Robin.

  • Detective Comics Vol 1 #647 (August, 1992)

    Detective Comics Vol 1 #647 (August, 1992)
    This comic is where we see the first appearance of Stephenie Brown as Spoiler. She begins her work with Batman and later becomes the third Batgirl.

  • The Batman Adventures #12 (September, 1993)

    The Batman Adventures #12 (September, 1993)
    Harley Quinn who was previously introduced in Batman's animated series is shown in the comics. Harley Quinn was created to be Joker's love interest. She is now shown in Suicide Squad and Bird of Prey as a main character.

  • Batman Vol 1 #567 (July, 1999)

    Batman Vol 1 #567 (July, 1999)
    The comic introduces Cassandra Cain. Cassandra was an assassin who would later continue the Batgirl legacy.

  • Birds of Prey Vol 1 #1 (January, 1999)

    Birds of Prey Vol 1 #1 (January, 1999)
    Birds of Prey was introduced as a team founded by Oracle and Black Canary. This team would help popularize female characters in the Gotham Storyline.

  • Batman Vol 1 #635 (February, 2005)

    Batman Vol 1 #635 (February, 2005)
    The comic brings back, the previous deceased, Jason Todd. He is shown as Joker's previous alias, The Red Hood. He is seeking to get revenge on Joker for his murder.

  • Batman Vol 1 #655 (September, 2006)

    Batman Vol 1 #655 (September, 2006)
    Batman finds out he has his first biological child named Damian Al Ghul. Damian is being raised to be an assassin by his mother. He takes the spot as the fourth Robin.

  • We Are Robin (June, 2016)

    We Are Robin (June, 2016)
    We Are Robin shows the influence the Robin persona has had on Gotham City. Duke Thomas is shown starting a gang of kids to protect the city. Duke later meets Batman and becomes Signal