Before the Bat-Signal lights the sky, Gotham's detectives are already on the case.
About the Author: Greg Rucka is a prolific comic book writer and novelist whose work often centers on strong, complex characters in morally gray worlds.
240 Pages
Comics + Graphic Novels, Superheroes
Series Name: DC Compact Comics

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Book Synopsis

Before the Bat-Signal lights the sky, Gotham's detectives are already on the case. Gotham Central delivers a gripping police procedural set in the shadow of the Dark Knight, where the officers of the GCPD face down supervillains, corruption, and the chaos of a city on the edge. It's Law & Order meets Batman--with no capes to save the day.

Gotham Central: DC Compact Comics Edition collects the first ten issues of the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series by Ed Brubaker, Greg Rucka, and Michael Lark. This grounded, character-driven volume follows the detectives of Gotham City's Major Crimes Unit as they investigate the murder of one of their own by Mister Freeze, navigate internal politics, and confront the psychological toll of working in a city haunted by both criminals and vigilantes. With appearances by Batman, Two-Face, and more, this is a street-level look at Gotham like you've never seen before.

About the Author

Greg Rucka is a prolific comic book writer and novelist whose work often centers on strong, complex characters in morally gray worlds. In Gotham Central, Rucka explores the emotional and ethical challenges faced by Gotham's police force, particularly through the lens of Detective Renee Montoya. His other notable works include Batwoman: Elegy, Wonder Woman, and the creator-owned series Lazarus and The Old Guard.

Ed Brubaker is an Eisner Award-winning writer known for redefining the crime genre in comics. His work on Gotham Central brought a gritty realism to the DC Universe, focusing on the human cost of living in a city plagued by supervillains. Brubaker is also acclaimed for his runs on Captain America, Criminal, and The Fade Out, and is widely credited with helping to revive interest in noir storytelling in modern comics.

Michael Lark is a master of atmospheric, cinematic storytelling, known for his moody, expressive linework. His art in Gotham Central perfectly captures the tension and grit of the series, grounding the fantastical elements of Gotham in a stark, believable reality. Lark has also collaborated with Brubaker on Daredevil and Lazarus, earning praise for his ability to convey emotion and suspense with subtlety and power.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.56 Inches (W) x .66 Inches (D)

Weight: .61 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 240

Genre: Comics + Graphic Novels

Sub-Genre: Superheroes

Series Title: DC Compact Comics

Publisher: DC Comics

Format: Paperback

Author: Ed Brubaker

Language: English

Street Date: May 19, 2026

TCIN: 1005835740

UPC: 9781799508076

Item Number (DPCI): 247-48-4490

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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