Batman: Gates of Gotham

Batman: Gates of Gotham is a five-issue, monthly comic book limited series published by DC Comics involving the various characters of the Batman franchise. It is written by Scott Snyder and Kyle Higgins, and illustrated by Trevor McCarthy. The first issue was published May 18, 2011.

Batman: Gates of Gotham
The cover to Gates of Gotham #1, showcasing various members of the Batman family. Art by Trevor McCarthy.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
Genre
    Publication dateMay 2011
    Main character(s)Batman (Dick Grayson)
    Red Robin
    Blackbat
    Robin
    Creative team
    Written byScott Snyder
    Kyle Higgins
    Penciller(s)Trevor McCarthy

    Publication history
    From left to right: writers Scott Snyder and Kyle Higgins, and artist Trevor McCarthy at a signing for issue #1 at Midtown Comics in Manhattan, May 19, 2011.

    Preview art from the series was released by DC in April 2011, one month before the first issue's release.[1]

    Plot summary

    The series revolves around a decades-old mystery connected to the founding fathers of Gotham City that comes to light in the present day, leading Batman to assemble a team of detectives to try to unravel the conspiracy.[2] In addition to Batman, the series features Red Robin, Black Bat (Cassandra Cain) and Robin (Damian Wayne) as the main characters.[3]

    The series was used as a launching point for several high-profile Batman storylines in 2011, and also touched upon elements introduced in Grant Morrison's The Return of Bruce Wayne limited series.[4]

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    References
    1. "FIRST LOOK: McCarthy's "Batman: Gates of Gotham" Art", Comic Book Resources, April 20, 2011
    2. Rogers, Vaneta. "DC Open the GATES OF GOTHAM to City's Sinister Path", Newsarama, February 21, 2011
    3. "BATMAN: GATES OF GOTHAM #1 (OF 5)" Archived May 5, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, DC Comics, accessed May 20, 2011.
    4. Trunick, Austin. "Scott Snyder, Kyle Higgins and Trevor McCarthy’s BATMAN: GATES OF GOTHAM is in stores today" Archived July 3, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, The Source, May 18, 2011


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