One of the popular theories about Jack the Ripper is that he left London after his famous murders to continue his killing spree in another country. Gotham by Gaslight encompasses the theory that he came to New York, but in this case, it's Gotham as ruled by a Victorian-era Batman. That's right: Batman vs. Jack the Ripper! Of course, if anyone can figure out who is history's most famous serial killer, it's the Dark Knight...
This kicks off my annual Summer of Batman! I don't even remember requesting this book, but I was very pleased when it popped up on my holds queue this week! This volume collects two issues: the aforementioned Ripper story, and a loose sequel, which pits 19th-century Batman against a psychotic villain with a dirigible. I really, really enjoyed these stories! Part of the fun was seeing how classic characters had been re-imagined (the Joker makes a brief appearance, and their interpretation of him is quite fun). Also of note are the famous people who make brief cameos in the story (the first issue opens with Bruce Wayne concluding his course of studies with Freud). Lots of fun, and a quick read. I wish there were more stories in this series! I would love to see interpretations of Two-Face, Catwoman, and all the rest of the Rogue's Gallery.
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