It shifted toward grounded, hard-boiled detective stories, often written by Greg Rucka and Ed Brubaker , and introduced a more organized Gotham City Police Department (GCPD). 2. Neo-Gotham (Batman Beyond)
Recent comic runs and media projects continue to redefine the city under the "New Gotham" banner:
An elderly Bruce Wayne mentors a teenager, Terry McGinnis , who takes up the mantle of Batman in this technologically advanced landscape. 3. Birds of Prey (Television) New Gotham
Upcoming projects, such as those under James Gunn , have officially confirmed new designs for Gotham City to reflect a distinct "mysterious crime drama" vibe. Fun Fact: The Real "Gotham" Incoming: BATMAN NEW GOTHAM Volume One - Todd's Blog
Graphic novels like Whistle: A New Gotham City Hero introduce entirely new vigilantes into the city's lore. After Gotham City was devastated by an earthquake
After Gotham City was devastated by an earthquake and declared no longer part of the U.S., it was eventually rebuilt with the help of LexCorp and Wayne Enterprises.
In DC Comics continuity, "New Gotham" was the branding used for Batman titles (starting around Detective Comics #742) following the massive "No Man's Land" event. and neon lights.
Set approximately 50 years into the future, the city is defined by towering skyscrapers, flying vehicles, and neon lights.