The Direct Continuation of Gotham by Gaslight – In the Crypton era, the first few pages of this comic attempt to quickly summarise six previous issues in a row. Unfortunately, there are many holes left to fail for those who haven’t read the former series. Even if we catch up with the previous series, the last comic, which ends last November, won’t benefit from this. So this is the first problem that feels like the climax of an unfinished story.
Ignoring the strange divisions of the series into two titles, we will finally hold a Justice League-wide meeting at this Wild West Smallville. We have a unique twist at the first meeting of Superman and Lois, and we have a unique twist along with the conflict between the Manhunter on Mars and the Green Lantern in this universe.
As far as Elseworlds goes, it’s an attractive setting that utilizes 19th century outfits, steampunk technology and old-fashioned speaking style. However, most characters are almost recognizable. Outstanding is the aforementioned Manhunter and Lantern, the most interesting one for the new entanglement backstory.
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For the villain, the Suicide Squad variations take over from the Crypton era cliffhangers, and meeting the league is a fun showcase of Superman’s powers.
Leandro Fernandez’s artwork shares the DNA of Mike Mignola’s original Gotham by Gaslight with Hard Shad and Inkey characters, while Andy Diggle’s writing is heading towards something fantastic. This is most obvious from the end of the matter, and this universe is more similar to Will Smith’s Wild West, far from the Gotham Gothic vibe by Gaslight.
The previous Crypton era felt like it developed a Jules Verne-esque sci-fi aspect from Master of the Future, but the decision to cram in the Justice League might be a step too. Is it a better read to concentrate the entire series on Superman? But for now it feels like a tone whiplash, with Gotham’s Batman by Gaslight not very suited or less in this first issue.
All we have so far are the old-fashioned environment, the steampunk world, superhero cowboys and aliens. If that’s what you’re looking for, the League of Justice is in your alley. But for those looking for a gritty sequel to Mignola’s Gotham by Gaslight, or a Justice League twist to cover a new ground, you might skip this or read the Crypton era first to measure your interests.
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – The League of Justice #1 should only be read if it follows the previous series, the Crypton era. It may develop its own identity further down the line, but at the first point of the issue it became clear that it was not the beginning of a new story, but the conclusion of another story. However, if you like Spaghetti Western Justice League, there is no competition in this comic.
“Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – League of Justice” #1 quickly descends on a brass tuck
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – League of Justice #1
“Batman: Gotham by Gaslight – League of Justice” #1 should only be read if it follows the previous series, the Crypton era. It may develop its own identity further down the line, but at the time of the first problem it reveals itself as the conclusion of another story rather than the beginning of a new story. However, if you like Spaghetti Western Justice League, there is no competition in this comic.
Nice action and superhero jokes with period-friendly dialogue
The whimsical Jules Verne elements are always welcome.
Separating this series from the Crypton era is harmful to its pacing and is most prominent from this comic opening in Act 3
I’ll throw a lot at you at once
