COMIC REVIEW: GOTHAM BY MIDNIGHT #1

     

GOTHAM BY MIDNIGHT #1

REVIEW BY TYLER OCHART

Gotham By Midnight  is a story that takes place in the Batman universe (he even makes a small appearance) about  a precinct of the GCPD that deals with the supernatural.  Think GOTHAM , the new Fox television show (or Gotham Central comics) and Constantine (Again TV show or comics) combined. That is Gotham By Midnight. But is it any good? Yes, it's scary good!

Ray Fawkes has written a dark story that draws you in from the beginning. With not a single arrest on record, and cases that make no sense,  Sergeant Rook from Internal Affairs comes to investigate precinct thirteen (yes, THIRTEEN). To show Rook what they do, and make him a believer, Lieutenant Weaver takes him on a case that he and his crew are investigating. We learn of two girls who went missing but returned home, and labeled "runaways", but these aren't the girls they once were and speaking in a weird unknown language. Soon things get supernatural! It's a fun ride, and kicks off with a punch. Its dark, and moody (what Batman based comic isn't. Minus '66) and it's also a fun read. This and Gotham Academy are both excellent proof that you don't need Batman in your Batman universe stories to make an excellent comic (also, I am a huge BATMAN fan. Just putting that out there for you readers). I truly had a blast with this one!

                                 

     

On the art side, Ben Templesmith nails the vibe of the story. The artwork is excellent. It's dark, moody, and pleasing to the eyes. Templesmith has a really simple look to his art, but you know it takes a lot of talent to do, and his choice to just use yellows, greens and blues throughout the book help set the tone of the story. 

Overall Gotham by Midnight is an excellent supernatural detective story in the Batman universe. With a fun and exciting, yet dark and moody story with art to match and make your mouth drool, this new series is one you'll be wanting to get every month! So go pick it up today...well, not today, it's Thanksgiving and everywhere is closed, so pick it up tomorrow.

5.0/5.0