Gotham Nights
DC · 1992 · 4 issues
About the series
John Ostrander and Mary Mitchell brought a concise, four-issue vision to DC Comics in 1992 with Gotham Nights, a series that strips the Batman mythos down to its core by focusing squarely on the relationship between Bruce Wayne and his vigilante alter ego. Rather than a sprawling epic, this intimate run explores the quiet, often overlooked moments of the Dark Knight's life in Gotham City, underscoring the psychological weight of his dual existence. It matters as a focused character study from a celebrated writer, offering a tight, atmospheric look at the man behind the cowl.