{"product_id":"gotham-central-dc-compact-comics-edition-paperback","title":"Gotham Central: DC Compact Comics Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEd Brubaker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMichael Lark\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBefore the Bat-Signal lights the sky, Gotham's detectives are already on the case. \u003ci\u003eGotham Central\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eLaw \u0026amp; Order\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e--with no capes to save the day.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGotham Central: DC Compact Comics Edition\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreg Rucka\u003c\/b\u003e is a prolific comic book writer and novelist whose work often centers on strong, complex characters in morally gray worlds. In \u003ci\u003eGotham Central\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eBatwoman: Elegy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWonder Woman\u003c\/i\u003e, and the creator-owned series \u003ci\u003eLazarus\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Old Guard\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEd Brubaker\u003c\/b\u003e is an Eisner Award-winning writer known for redefining the crime genre in comics. His work on \u003ci\u003eGotham Central\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eCaptain America\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCriminal\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Fade Out\u003c\/i\u003e, and is widely credited with helping to revive interest in noir storytelling in modern comics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Lark\u003c\/b\u003e is a master of atmospheric, cinematic storytelling, known for his moody, expressive linework. His art in \u003ci\u003eGotham Central\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eDaredevil\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLazarus\u003c\/i\u003e, earning praise for his ability to convey emotion and suspense with subtlety and power.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.66 x 8.5 x 5.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 19, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45578127278124,"sku":"9781799508076","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/cLNAEP9cWN9781799508076.webp?v=1779979818","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/gotham-central-dc-compact-comics-edition-paperback","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}