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Gotham Central Vol. 1: In the Line of Duty (Batman) (edition 2004)

by Greg Rucka

Series: Gotham Central (collects #1-5), DC Especial

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An intense and twisting drama, BATMAN: GOTHAM CENTRAL is a dark look at the world of Gotham's Finest as they attempt to solve crimes and prevent murders in a city full of corrupt officials, costumed psychopaths, and masked vigilantes. Presenting a powerful and realistic expose of the daily obstacles that the detectives face as they protect and serve, this gritty book follows Gotham's Major Crimes Unit as they race the clock to catch a mysterious cop killer, rescue a kidnapped child, and take down a super-powered arsonist.… (more)
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Title:Gotham Central Vol. 1: In the Line of Duty (Batman)
Authors:Greg Rucka
Info:DC Comics (2004), Paperback, 128 pages
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For someone who likes cop-shows in the vein of Homicide: Life On The Streets (they even have The Board), and Batman, this hits the spot pretty well. If anything a bit too much Batman. ( )
  thisisstephenbetts | Nov 25, 2023 |
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  freixas | Mar 31, 2023 |
With the new TV series Gotham currently being cast there has been a bit of buzz around what the storyline is going to be about. Unfortunately it is not going to be based upon this excellent series by Brubaker and Rucka. This would actually be a great way to do a non-Batman series, especially as it would be able to use the recent Nolan films as a lead in.

I guess people who read will be the only ones to appreciate a series focussed on Gotham city police trying to work in the shadow of Batman. ( )
  TysonAdams | Jun 20, 2017 |
Very good comic. That's what I'll tell anyone who asks about this book. The story and dialogue all flow nicely. You don't need to have any knowledge of the characters in the story. It's still very enjoyable. I look forward to reading the next volume. ( )
  Kurt.Rocourt | May 22, 2015 |
One of the best of the graphic novels I read thus far, the mix of mundane police business with over the top comic book villains was both entertaining and human. ( )
  Capnrandm | Apr 15, 2013 |
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Author nameRoleType of authorWork?Status
Greg Ruckaprimary authorall editionscalculated
Brubaker, EdAuthormain authorall editionsconfirmed
Lark, MichaelIllustratormain authorall editionsconfirmed
Block, LawrenceIntroductionsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
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This is a trade paperback compilation of issues #1-5 of Gotham Central, not to be confused (though it would be understandable if you did) with the later hardcover collection of the same name (see what I mean?) that collected issues #1-10.
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An intense and twisting drama, BATMAN: GOTHAM CENTRAL is a dark look at the world of Gotham's Finest as they attempt to solve crimes and prevent murders in a city full of corrupt officials, costumed psychopaths, and masked vigilantes. Presenting a powerful and realistic expose of the daily obstacles that the detectives face as they protect and serve, this gritty book follows Gotham's Major Crimes Unit as they race the clock to catch a mysterious cop killer, rescue a kidnapped child, and take down a super-powered arsonist.

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